Chief AML & Financial Crime MLRO

Al Fardan Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Fardan Exchange Head Office in Dubai seeks a seasoned Head of Financial Crime Compliance (MLRO) to oversee the AML/CFT program and regulatory reporting. The role drives risk assessments, policy updates, and cross-functional training to ensure ongoing compliance.

The position requires 10+ years in AML/CFT/CPF within financial services, MLRO exposure preferred, and professional AML certifications. Proficiency in English is essential; Arabic is advantageous.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of AML, CFT & CPF compliance experience within financial institutions.
• Alternatively, a minimum of five (5) years as MLRO in AML, CFT & CPF compliance with a related certification.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Banking, Finance, Economics, or Law.
• CAMS, CGSS, ICA - International AML Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AML/CFT/CPF program design to ensure compliance with UAE CBUAE standards and regulator expectations.
• Lead development and annual updates of AML, CFT, CPF policies, procedures, and controls.
• Manage Suspicious Transaction Reporting, STRs/SARs submissions to FIU and liaise with authorities.
• Coordinate training programs on AML/CFT/CPF risks for staff across the organization.
• Provide board-level reporting on AML/CFT/CPF issues on a quarterly basis.
• Monitor and review risk assessments, typology assessments, and model validations.

Skills

English proficiency

Regulatory knowledge

Data & statistics

Report writing

Deciding & initiating action

People skills

Presenting information

Technology usage

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Banking, Finance, Economics, Law

CAMS, CGSS, ICA - International AML Diploma

Tools

Job description

Al Fardan Exchange Head Office in Dubai seeks a seasoned Head of Financial Crime Compliance (MLRO) to oversee the AML/CFT program and regulatory reporting. The role drives risk assessments, policy updates, and cross-functional training to ensure ongoing compliance.

The position requires 10+ years in AML/CFT/CPF within financial services, MLRO exposure preferred, and professional AML certifications. Proficiency in English is essential; Arabic is advantageous.