Compliance Officer

Miller Hay; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services recruitment consultancy is seeking a Compliance Officer to join their dynamic team in Abu Dhabi. This role involves drafting compliance and anti-money laundering policy manuals, monitoring regulations, and liaising with authorities. The ideal candidate has a relevant background in compliance, with at least 3 years of senior-level experience, and a tertiary qualification is preferred. A salary of AED20-25,000 is offered depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience at a Senior Compliance Officer/Manager level.
• Relevant background in compliance, preferably in a professional services organization.
• Finance or law degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Draft compliance and anti-money laundering policy manuals.
• Prepare memoranda for corporate and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Monitor and update the Firm's policies for AML compliance.
• Provide training to employees and prepare the annual management report.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities regarding compliance.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Anti-money laundering regulations

Policy drafting

Corporate compliance

Education

Tertiary degree qualification

Job description

Our professional services client is looking for a Compliance Officer to join their dynamic team.

Responsibilities:

• Regulatory business plan, application forms and supporting materials including drafting terms of references for relevant committees.
• Drafting compliance and anti-money laundering policy manuals.
• Preparing memoranda for on-going corporate and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Monitor and update the policies and procedures of the Firm to ensure compliance with its anti money laundering (AML) and compliance obligations.
• Provide training to employees and prepare the annual management report.
• Liaise with DFSA, DIFC, UAE enforcement authorities and other third party enquiries in relation to money laundering prevention and compliance.

Qualifications:

Relevant background in compliance, preferably within a professional services organisation.

Tertiary degree qualification. Finance or law degree preferred but not required.

At least 3 years experience of operating at a Senior Compliance Officer/Manager level.

Must be in the UAE.

Salary AED20-25,000 depending on experience

About The Company

Miller Hay is a privately owned boutique recruitment consultancy specialising in providing clients with secretarial and professional office support staff. We are experienced in placing top level Executive Assistants, Office Managers, Legal Secretaries, Administrators and Receptionists on a permanent and contract basis. Our range of industry sectors includes banking and financial services, professional services, FMCG and commercial as well as supporting the private offices of HNWI.

Located in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) our team is dedicated to supporting our clients in the region. With a passion for uncompromising quality, Miller Hay has a market-leading reputation for providing an honest, transparent and personal service where the long term needs of clients and candidates take priority over all else.