Compliance Officer

TMF Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

TMF Group in the UAE is seeking a Compliance Officer / MLRO to deliver high-quality regulatory, AML and governance advisory across a portfolio of financial services clients in the UAE and Qatar.

The role focuses on implementing robust compliance frameworks aligned with DFSA, FSRA and QFCRA requirements, training clients, and maintaining strong relationships with regulators and authorities in the region.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of financial services regulatory concepts and AML/CFT requirements.
• Experience in compliance, MLRO, AML or risk management within regulated environments.
• Ability to work with clients and senior stakeholders with professional judgement and regulatory independence.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication with regulators and authorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compliance, AML, risk management and governance frameworks.
• Draft and maintain compliance manuals, AML manuals, policies, procedures, client reports and regulatory submissions.
• Prepare and deliver compliance, governance, risk and AML training for clients and onboarding.
• Proactively monitor regulatory changes and provide updates to colleagues and clients.
• Represent clients’ interests with regulators across DIFC, ADGM and QFC as appropriate.
• Manage client relationships, time records, billing support and service delivery.
• Support the Head & Director of Regulatory Services on DFSA, FSRA and QFCRA engagements.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

AML experience

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

DFSA/FSRA knowledge

Job description

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About TMF Group

TMF Group is a leading provider of administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world. As we’re a global company with 11,000+ colleagues based in over 125 offices across 87 jurisdictions, we actively seek out people with the talent and potential to flourish at TMF Group, whatever their background, and offer job opportunities to the broadest spectrum of people. Once on board, we nurture and promote talented individuals, making sure that senior positions are open to all.

TMF India is a Great Place to Work, ISO & ISAE certified organization.

About The Role

This role is responsible for providing high-quality compliance, AML, regulatory advisory and governance support to a portfolio of regulated financial services clients across the UAE and Qatar. The Compliance Officer / MLRO will support the effective delivery of outsourced regulated services, help clients meet their ongoing regulatory obligations, and contribute to the development of strong compliance frameworks aligned with applicable DFSA, FSRA and QFCRA requirements.

Main Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Developing, implementing and maintaining effective compliance, AML, risk management and corporate governance frameworks in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Drafting and maintaining compliance manuals, AML manuals, policies, procedures, client reports, regulatory submissions and other required documentation.
• Preparing and delivering compliance, corporate governance, risk and AML training, including regulatory onboarding support for clients and relevant stakeholders.
• Proactively monitoring changes and developments in relevant laws, regulations, rulebooks and regulatory expectations, and providing clear updates to colleagues and clients.
• Representing clients’ interests in dealings with business partners, regulators and authorities across the DIFC, ADGM and QFC, as appropriate.
• Managing client relationships, including maintaining accurate time records, communicating additional time requirements, supporting billing and invoice-related matters, and ensuring high standards of service delivery.
• Supporting the Head & Director of Regulatory Services with the delivery of consulting projects and regulated services engagements involving the DFSA, FSRA and QFCRA.

Job Specific Requirements

Strong knowledge and understanding of financial services regulatory concepts, compliance obligations and AML/CFT requirements.

• Practical involvement in compliance, MLRO, AML and/or risk management functions, preferably within a regulated financial service environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients, colleagues and senior stakeholders while maintaining professional judgement and regulatory independence.
• Consulting and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to engage effectively with senior management, directors, shareholders, auditors, regulators and authorities in a diplomatic and solution focused manner.
• High attention to detail, strong quality standards and the ability to manage competing client and regulatory deadlines.

Job-specific skills

• 3–5 years relevant regulatory, compliance and AML experience, preferably gained within financial services, consulting or a regulated environment.
• Previous registration with the DFSA or FSRA as Compliance Officer and/or MLRO is preferred.
• Excellent relationship management and client service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft clear policies, reports, regulatory correspondence and client-facing materials. Highly organized, self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced regulated services environment.