Chief Compliance & MLRO | AML & Regulatory Leader (UAE)

Client of FinTop Consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of FinTop Consulting in the UAE seeks an experienced Chief Compliance Officer & MLRO to lead regulatory compliance and financial crime functions for a fast-growing forex broker.

You will manage licensing processes, develop AML frameworks, supervise AML investigations and regulatory reporting, and ensure ongoing compliance with UAE regulations. Based in the UAE, you will train staff and report to senior management.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in Compliance within financial services, including at least 3 years under UAE regulatory frameworks.
• Experience leading or supporting a regulatory licence application with a UAE financial regulator.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations, financial crime compliance, and regulatory reporting.
• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional compliance qualification (such as CISI or an equivalent certification) is highly desirable.
• Must be based in the UAE and eligible to hold an approved Compliance Officer & MLRO position.

Responsibilities

• Lead the firm’s regulatory licensing process and manage relationships with UAE regulatory authorities.
• Develop and maintain the company’s compliance and AML framework including policies, monitoring programmes and internal controls.
• Act as the appointed Compliance Officer & MLRO overseeing AML investigations, regulatory reporting and suspicious transaction reporting.
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure the business remains compliant with applicable UAE financial regulations.
• Prepare compliance reports for senior management and the Board while supporting internal and external regulatory audits.
• Deliver compliance guidance and AML training across the business.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

AML/CFT

Regulatory reporting

Leadership

UAE licensing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, Economics

Job description

Client of FinTop Consulting in the UAE seeks an experienced Chief Compliance Officer & MLRO to lead regulatory compliance and financial crime functions for a fast-growing forex broker.

You will manage licensing processes, develop AML frameworks, supervise AML investigations and regulatory reporting, and ensure ongoing compliance with UAE regulations. Based in the UAE, you will train staff and report to senior management.