Compliance Officer- UAE
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07-08-2025
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Job Description
We are looking for a Compliance Officer in the UAE to join our global team. This role will play a crucial role in banking relationships as well as with internal reports.
This role is open to the whole of UAE
What I will be doing
- KYC Onboarding:
- Oversee and manage the Know Your Customer (KYC) onboarding process for new customers and update existing ones in UAE
- Ensure compliance with local and international regulatory requirements related to customer identification and verification.
- Transaction Monitoring:
- Implement and enhance transaction monitoring systems to detect and report suspicious activities within the UAE context.
- Conduct periodic reviews and assessments to ensure the effectiveness of transaction monitoring processes.
- AML/CFT Compliance:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for AML/CFT matters in UAE
- Possess in-depth knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CFT) regulations in UAE
- Develop and enforce AML/CFT policies and procedures tailored to the UAE regulatory environment.
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Stay abreast of the regulatory landscape governing the payments industry in UAE
- Interpret and communicate regulatory changes especially those related to AML/CFT requirements to relevant stakeholders within the organisation.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with regulators in UAE
- Remittance Compliance:
- Develop and implement compliance procedures specific to remittances and cross-border payments in UAE.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements governing remittance services in the UAE market.
- Risk Assessments:
- Conduct regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential compliance risks within the UAE context.
- Collaborate with other departments to implement risk mitigation strategies.
- Reporting:
- Report findings and other compliance matters related to AML/CFT to different stakeholders in UAE in a clear and understandable manner.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting to internal and external stakeholders as required by UAE regulations.
- Training and Awareness:
- Provide training to staff on compliance policies procedures and regulatory requirements with a specific focus on AML/CFT in the UAE market.
- Foster a culture of compliance awareness within the organisation.
What skills and qualifications do I need
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field; additional certifications (e.g. CAMS ACAMS ICA) are a must.
- 4-6 years of legal experience in consultancy firms AML Transaction Monitoring and KYC within the banking or fintech sector
- Proven experience in a compliance role within the financial services industry with a focus on payments and remittances.
- Hands-on experience in building or implementing compliance-related automations (e.g. workflows alerts reporting systems)
- In-depth knowledge of KYC processes transaction monitoring and AML/CFT regulations in UAE
- Familiarity with UAE regulatory frameworks for the payments industry.
- Experience in engaging with regulators in UAE and maintaining positive relationships.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
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