AML Account Manager

Innovation Star; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovation Star in Dubai is seeking an AML Compliance Specialist to manage client accounts and ensure adherence to AML/CFT standards. You will conduct due diligence, perform CDD/EDD, monitor transactions, and prepare risk assessments for regulatory inspections.

You will collaborate with risk, legal and operations teams, stay current with UAE Central Bank and FATF developments, and contribute to improving internal AML policies and training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years AML/compliance or financial account management experience.
• Knowledge of AML/CFT regulations (UAE and international).
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law, or related field.
• English proficiency is mandatory (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned client accounts focusing on AML CFT compliance.
• Conduct client due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD).
• Monitor daily transactions and report suspicious activity.
• Prepare compliance reports, risk assessments, and audit documentation.
• Serve as client contact for AML CFT guidance.
• Collaborate with risk/legal/operations to strengthen AML frameworks.
• Stay updated with UAE Central Bank, FATF, and international AML developments.
• Assist in improving internal AML policies, procedures, and training.

Skills

AML/CFT knowledge

Compliance experience

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Finance/Business/Law)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned client accounts with a focus on AML CFT compliance
• Conduct client due diligence
• CDD enhanced due diligence
• EDD and periodic reviews to ensure up-to-date KYC documentation
• Monitor daily transactions and elevate suspicious activity in accordance with regulatory obligations
• Prepare compliance reports risk assessments and detailed documentation to support audits and regulatory inspections
• Act as a point of contact for clients regarding AML CFT requirements providing timely and accurate guidance
• Collaborate with risk legal and operations teams to strengthen internal AML frameworks and reporting mechanisms
• Stay current with UAE Central Bank regulations FATF guidelines and international AML CFT developments
• Assist in the creation and improvement of internal AML policies procedures and training initiatives

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in AML, compliance, or financial account management ( MANDATORY ).
• Knowledge of AML/CFT practices and regulations (UAE and international).
• Bachelor s degree in Finance, Business, Law, or a related field ( required ).
• Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or equivalent ( desirable ).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• High degree of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in English is MANDATORY (written and verbal).
• Ability to handle clients on a daily basis, advanced knowledge in email correspondence, and can work independently.