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Location: Dubai, UAE Industry: Financial Services / Brokerage / Capital MarketsWe are partnering with a regulated financial services firm operating across international markets to recruit an AML &amp; Compliance Officer. The successful candidate will support the execution of the firm’s AML / CTF and broader compliance framework while acting as deputy to the MLRO across day-to-day financial crime activities.This opportunity is suited to a compliance professional with strong exposure to AML, regulatory compliance, customer due diligence and financial crime controls within a regulated financial institution.<h2 class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__h2" dir="ltr">Key Responsibilities</h2><h3 class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__h3" dir="ltr">AML / Financial Crime</h3><ul class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__ul"><li value="1" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Support the day-to-day operation and ongoing enhancement of the firm’s AML / CTF, sanctions and financial crime framework.</li><li value="2" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Act as deputy to the MLRO on operational AML matters and provide support and cover where required and appropriately authorised.</li><li value="3" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Assist in the review, maintenance and enhancement of AML policies, procedures and internal manuals.</li><li value="4" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Support the review and enhancement of the firm’s AML Business Risk Assessment, customer risk assessment methodologies and risk rating processes.</li><li value="5" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Conduct CDD and EDD reviews, identify deficiencies and support remediation of onboarding and existing client files.</li><li value="6" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Support the execution and quality assurance of periodic reviews, including screening evidence, client outreach, supporting records and maker-checker controls.</li><li value="7" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Review and investigate transaction monitoring alerts, sanctions screening alerts, suspicious activity referrals and financial crime escalations.</li><li value="8" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Assist in the preparation, documentation and escalation of STRs / SARs and related case files where applicable.</li><li value="9" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Support the strengthening of sanctions controls, screening procedures, reporting workflows and record-keeping standards.</li><li value="10" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Contribute to AML remediation programmes, audit findings and control enhancement initiatives.</li><li value="11" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Maintain clear and accurate AML records including investigations, escalations, review evidence and remediation documentation.</li></ul><h3 class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__h3" dir="ltr">Compliance &amp; Regulatory</h3><ul class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__ul"><li value="1" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Support the preparation and submission of regulatory returns, notifications, filings and correspondence with relevant regulatory authorities.</li><li value="2" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Assist in the execution of the Compliance Monitoring Plan, including testing, thematic reviews, documentation of findings and remediation tracking.</li><li value="3" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Prepare management information reports, governance packs and committee reporting for senior stakeholders.</li><li value="4" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Support internal and external audits, regulatory inspections and supervisory reviews.</li><li value="5" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Assist in identifying, documenting and escalating compliance breaches, control failures and regulatory incidents.</li><li value="6" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Support the enhancement and maintenance of compliance manuals, procedures, registers and internal guidance documents.</li></ul><h2 class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__h2" dir="ltr">Candidate Profile</h2><h3 class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__h3" dir="ltr">Experience</h3><ul class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__ul"><li value="1" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Minimum 5 years’ experience within AML, Financial Crime or Compliance in a regulated financial services environment.</li><li value="2" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Experience gained within brokerage, trading, capital markets, fintech, asset management or investment firms is preferred.</li><li value="3" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Previous exposure to DFSA, ADGM / FSRA or equivalent regulatory frameworks would be highly advantageous.</li></ul><h3 class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__h3" dir="ltr">Education &amp; Qualifications</h3><ul class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__ul"><li value="1" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Compliance or related discipline.</li><li value="2" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Professional qualification or certification in AML, Compliance or Financial Crime is preferred.</li></ul><h3 class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__h3" dir="ltr">Language Requirements</h3><ul class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__ul"><li value="1" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Arabic – mandatory (professional fluency in reading, writing and verbal communication required)</li><li value="2" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">English – mandatory (professional fluency required)</li></ul><h3 class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__h3" dir="ltr">Skills &amp; Competencies</h3><ul class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__ul"><li value="1" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Strong understanding of AML / CTF regulations and financial crime risks</li><li value="2" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Hands-on experience in CDD, EDD, transaction monitoring and sanctions screening</li><li value="3" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Strong analytical skills and attention to detail</li><li value="4" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Ability to assess risk, identify issues and escalate appropriately</li><li value="5" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills</li><li value="6" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Ability to work independently and within fast-paced regulated environments</li><li value="7" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">High level of integrity, accountability and professional judgement</li><li value="8" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Proactive, collaborative and results-oriented mindset</li></ul><h3 class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__h3" dir="ltr">Preferred</h3><ul class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__ul"><li value="1" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Knowledge of derivatives, CFDs, futures, options or OTC products</li><li value="2" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Understanding of international financial markets</li><li value="3" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Experience operating within dynamic and evolving regulated environments</li></ul><h2 class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__h2" dir="ltr">What’s on Offer</h2><ul class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__ul"><li value="1" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Opportunity to join an international regulated financial services environment</li><li value="2" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Exposure to complex AML and compliance matters</li><li value="3" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Broad regulatory exposure across financial markets</li><li value="4" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Collaborative and high-performing environment</li><li value="5" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Strong career development opportunities</li></ul><hr>NB: Arabic-speaking candidates only will be considered for this opportunity.

Risk Assessment

Compliance Management

Compliance & Regulatory Affairs

Fraud Prevention

Ethics & Integrity

English

Arabic

Have you been exposed to derivatives, CFDs, futures, options or OTC products?

Market knowledge

Do you speak Arabic and English?

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Counter Terrorism Financing (CTF)

Customer Due Diligence (CDD)

Monitoring

Regulatory Compliance

Over-the-counter (OTC) Trading

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AML Compliance Officer

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