Compliance & AML Analyst

Charterhouse Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent wealth management firm is seeking an experienced Compliance & AML Analyst to ensure adherence to DFSA regulations, conduct customer due diligence, and monitor transactions for suspicious activity. Candidates should have substantial knowledge of the UAE’s AML framework and a proven track record in financial crime compliance. This role offers a salary of AED 25,000 – 30,000 per month.

Qualifications

• Experience from a similar DFSA-regulated firm.
• Strong knowledge of UAE’s AML framework.
• Proven expertise in conducting CDD and EDD.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to DFSA regulations.
• Conduct customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence.
• Monitor transactions for suspicious activity.

Skills

Anti-Money Laundering compliance

Financial crime compliance

Customer due diligence

Enhanced due diligence

Regulatory knowledge

Education

CAMS certification

ICA certificate in AML

Job description

Overview

AED 25,000 – 30,000 Per Month

Charterhouse are working with a DIFC based wealth management firm who are looking to hire for an experienced Compliance & AML Analyst professional to join their team.

Responsibilities

• The Compliance & AML Analyst is a highly analytical role focused on Anti-Money Laundering and financial crime compliance.
• The role is responsible for ensuring that the company is adhering to the DFSA regulations.
• The tasks will include conducting customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD), and supporting the MLRO in reporting, audits and inspections by the DFSA.
• The role includes monitoring transactions for suspicious activity, drafting suspicious transaction reports (STRs) when necessary and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of AML and CFT regulations.
• The AML Analyst will also conduct periodic training sessions to other departments within the company.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate should have an experience from a similar DFSA-regulated firm, and possess strong knowledge of the UAE’s AML framework.
• Proven expertise at performing the tasks such as CDD and EDD, along with solid track record in financial crime compliance, is essential.
• Additional certifications such as CAMS or an ICA certificate in AML or financial crime prevention would be considered advantageous.