AML & Regulatory Compliance Lead — Assistant Manager

BDO; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO UAE is seeking an Assistant Manager for Financial Crime & Regulatory Compliance in Dubai. You will lead AML/CFT engagements, plan, execute, and deliver client projects with timelines and budgets.

Prepare detailed compliance reports for senior management, mentor juniors, and maintain governance documentation with strong English communication. ACAMS certification is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Audit or Risk.
• ACAMS certification is mandatory.
• 7–9 years of professional experience in Financial Crime/AML of Financial Institutions.
• Prior UAE DNFBP (Real Estate, Precious Metal) and exchange house experience with focus on compliance governance and Financial Crime/AML in UAE.
• Experience leading AML/CFT engagements and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute projects independently related to Regulatory/Financial Crime/AML compliance reviews including planning, execution, and delivery of client projects.
• Prepare detailed compliance reports and present findings to senior management and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members and manage project timelines, deliverables, and quality standards.
• Deliver high-quality engagement work with minimal supervision, ensuring timely analysis and reporting.
• Maintain operational excellence in documentation, client communication, and internal compliance protocols.

Skills

AML/CFT compliance

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

CDD/EDD

Sanctions screening

SAR submissions

Governance framework

Training delivery

Stakeholder management

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Law/Audit/Risk

ACAMS certification

Tools

IEMS

UAERSS

GoAML

MS365

Job description

BDO UAE is seeking an Assistant Manager for Financial Crime & Regulatory Compliance in Dubai. You will lead AML/CFT engagements, plan, execute, and deliver client projects with timelines and budgets.

Prepare detailed compliance reports for senior management, mentor juniors, and maintain governance documentation with strong English communication. ACAMS certification is required for this role.