Chief Compliance Officer - Global Commodities Trading

OmanYP; Dubai, Dubai International Financial Centre; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

OmanYP in the UAE seeks a senior Compliance Lead to shape and advance the organisation's governance in a high-risk trading environment. You will lead the AML, KYC, CDD/EDD, and sanctions program across multiple UAE entities, ensuring robust controls and governance.

You will advise senior leadership, manage relationships with regulators, banks, external advisors, and drive investigations into financial crime with clear risk-mitigation recommendations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading AML, financial crime, or risk functions in precious metals or financial services.
• Deep knowledge of UAE AML/CFT regulations and governance best practices.
• Experience with regulators, banks, auditors, and external advisors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the compliance programme across UAE entities.
• Oversee AML, KYC, CDD, EDD, sanctions, monitoring, and BO assessments for high-risk counterparties.
• Evaluate source of funds/source of wealth and supply chain risks across international operations.
• Build and enhance compliance policies, procedures, controls, and governance frameworks.
• Advise senior leadership while managing relationships with regulators, banks, auditors, and external advisors.
• Lead investigations into financial crime, sanctions concerns, responsible sourcing issues, and compliance breaches, providing risk mitigation recommendations.

Skills

AML leadership

Regulatory governance

KYC/CDD/EDD

Sanctions screening

Transaction monitoring

Stakeholder management

Job description

OmanYP in the UAE seeks a senior Compliance Lead to shape and advance the organisation's governance in a high-risk trading environment. You will lead the AML, KYC, CDD/EDD, and sanctions program across multiple UAE entities, ensuring robust controls and governance.

You will advise senior leadership, manage relationships with regulators, banks, external advisors, and drive investigations into financial crime with clear risk-mitigation recommendations.