Compliance Officer

Elnaggar & Partners Limited; Dubai, Abu Dhabi; Remote; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Elnaggar & Partners is seeking a Compliance Officer in Dubai to reinforce UAE-focused regulatory compliance, AML/CFT, and KYC initiatives. The role emphasizes robust risk management, policy maintenance, and proactive regulatory engagement.

The successful candidate will manage onboarding, risk assessments, and training while coordinating with regulators, banks, and advisers to ensure governance and data protection practices meet local standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-6 years of compliance, AML, risk, or regulatory experience in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE AML/CFT regulations, KYC, and sanctions screening.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with UAE laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Conduct KYC, CDD, EDD, client onboarding, screening, and risk assessments.
• Maintain AML/CFT policies, compliance controls, and regulatory records.
• Monitor regulatory developments and support compliance reporting.
• Assist with audits, investigations, and regulatory filings.
• Liaise with regulators, auditors, banks, and external advisors.
• Deliver compliance training and promote compliance awareness.
• Support corporate governance, data protection, and risk management initiatives.
• Track compliance deadlines, renewals, and reporting obligations.

Skills

AML/CFT knowledge

KYC & onboarding

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Data protection awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Finance/Business Administration

Job description

Elnaggar & Partners is seeking a Compliance Officer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have UAE compliance experience and strong knowledge of AML/CFT, KYC, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with UAE laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Conduct KYC, CDD, EDD, client onboarding, screening, and risk assessments.
• Maintain AML/CFT policies, compliance controls, and regulatory records.
• Monitor regulatory developments and support compliance reporting.
• Assist with audits, investigations, and regulatory filings.
• Liaise with regulators, auditors, banks, and external advisors.
• Deliver compliance training and promote compliance awareness.
• Support corporate governance, data protection, and risk management initiatives.
• Track compliance deadlines, renewals, and reporting obligations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-6 years of compliance, AML, risk, or regulatory experience in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE AML/CFT regulations, KYC, and sanctions screening.
• Professional certifications (ICA, ACAMS, CRCM, or equivalent) are an advantage.
• Familiarity with DIFC, ADGM, UAE Mainland, and Free Zone regulations is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and professionalism.