Compliance Officer

Compliance Officer / MLRO – DFSA Regulated Entity

Location : Dubai

A DFSA regulated entity is seeking a Compliance Officer / MLRO to join the team in Dubai.

We are looking for someone who is ambitious, confident and ready to roll their sleeves up and truly support the team.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist in ensuring ongoing adherence to regulatory obligations.
• Support the delivery of onboarding compliance training, including anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions awareness, for new employees across the region.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance with both local and international regulatory standards.
• Draft initial versions of compliance and AML reports submitted to senior stakeholders and group-level functions.
• Participate in the design and testing of internal frameworks to ensure alignment with corporate policies.
• Conduct routine monitoring activities and assist in the preparation of quarterly compliance reports.
• Assist with responding to queries and information requests from regulators, auditors, and other external authorities.
• Conduct thorough due diligence and identify potential risks or documentation gaps.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as the commercial team, to ensure operational alignment with compliance expectations.
• Provide support in ongoing AML initiatives and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory obligations.

Requirements :

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.