Assistant Manager – Financial Crime & Regulatory Compliance

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

Assistant Manager – Financial Crime & Regulatory Compliance

Job Title: Assistant Manager - Financial Crime & Regulatory Compliance
Service Line / Team: Forensic Advisory Services
Location: Dubai

We at BDO in UAE are a diverse group of individuals from many cultures, and we share a common ambition: to make a difference and be the spontaneous choice in the industry. We have an excellent Partner–to–staff ratio and an encouraging gender ratio, giving you more flexibility and high priority on mentorship and professional development.

At BDO, we understand that being the leader in exceptional client service begins – and ends – with exceptional regard for our people. Relationships matter in our work and interactions with clients and how we work and interact with each other. What differentiates BDO as an employer is our focus on relationships.

Your opportunity

• Lead and execute projects independently related to Regulatory / Financial Crime /AML compliance reviews including planning, execution, and delivery of client projects.This involves managing project timelines, budgets, and resources.
• 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.

Key attributes

• A proven ability to manage end-to-end AML/CFT compliance engagements independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrable experience in conducting AML risk assessments, CDD, EDD, transactions monitoring and sanctions screening.
• Hands-on experience on submitting SAR or STR via the GoAML platforms.
• Experience of preparing and periodic risk assessment of compliance governance framework, compliance policies, and risk registers.
• Working knowledge of IEMS platform and Daily Remittance Reporting on UAERSSplatform is preferable.
• Sound knowledge of Financial Crime remediation programdesign, customer risk rating model design, transactions monitoring and sanctions screening systems.
• Demonstrable experience in researching, collating, analyzing, and delivering intelligence analysis and written reports..
• Experience of developing and delivering compliance training and awareness sessions
• A flexible and adaptive approach to work, with the ability to operate in dynamic environments.
• High ethical standards and integrity, especially when working with confidential information.
• Experience working with diverse teams and managing multiple stakeholders.
• A skeptical mindset and sound judgement, alongside problem solving skills.
• IT proficiency across the MS365 suite of products.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, including strong business writing and reporting capabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic background, preferably in Finance, Law, Audit, or Risk.
• Certification ACAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) is mandatory.
• 7 to 9 years of professional experience in Financial Crime/AML of Financial Institutions.
• Prior experience in the DNFBP (Real Estate, Precious Metal) and exchange house with a focus on compliance governance, and Financial Crime/AML in UAE is mandatory.

How to join us

We seek people who are driven and who work towards the best interest of the Team and the Firm – passionate professionals who are keen to develop lasting relationships, both internally and with our clients.