Compliance Officer

TASC Outsourcing; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

TASC Outsourcing in Abu Dhabi seeks a detail-oriented Compliance Officer to develop, implement and monitor compliance programs in line with UAE regulations and international standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage KYC and AML processes, conduct audits and maintain up-to-date policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include overseeing KYC/AML, conducting audits, training business units, liaising with regulators and preparing regulatory reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, Business Administration or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in a compliance role within financial services or banking.
• Strong knowledge of AML, KYC, policy development, monitoring and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain compliance policies and procedures in line with UAE regulations and international best practices.
• Conduct regular compliance monitoring and testing activities including internal audits and risk assessments.
• Oversee KYC and AML processes ensuring timely customer due diligence and ongoing monitoring.
• Investigate and report any suspicious activities escalating issues to senior management and regulatory authorities as required.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and external auditors during examinations and audits.
• Provide compliance training and guidance to business units to promote a strong compliance culture.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports and maintain accurate records of compliance activities.

Skills

AML

KYC

Policy development

Monitoring

Audit processes

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, or Business Administration

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Compliance Officer to join our team in the United Arab Emirates In this role you will develop implement and monitor compliance programs to ensure adherence to UAE regulatory requirements and international standards You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage KYC and AML processes conduct audits and maintain up-to-date policies and procedures

Responsibilities

Develop implement and maintain compliance policies and procedures in line with UAE regulations and international best practicesConduct regular compliance monitoring and testing activities including internal audits and risk assessmentsOversee KYC and AML processes ensuring timely customer due diligence and ongoing monitoringInvestigate and report any suspicious activities escalating issues to senior management and regulatory authorities as requiredLiaise with regulatory bodies and external auditors during examinations and auditsProvide compliance training and guidance to business units to promote a strong compliance culturePrepare and submit regulatory reports and maintain accurate records of compliance activities

Required Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in Finance Law Business Administration or related field3-5 years of experience in a compliance role within the financial services or banking sectorStrong technical knowledge of compliance regulatory compliance AML KYC policy development monitoring and audit processesProven analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex regulations and identify potential risksExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present findings and recommendations to stakeholdersFamiliarity with UAE regulatory framework including CBUAE guidelines and relevant international standards

Preferred Qualifications

Professional certification such as CAMS ICA or equivalentExperience working with regulatory authorities in the GCC regionAdvanced knowledge of transaction monitoring systems and compliance softwareFluency in Arabic and EnglishExperience in project management or leading compliance change initiatives