Compliance Officer

Creation Business Consultants; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Creation Business Consultants in Dubai seeks a Compliance Officer to support the MLRO in ensuring full AML/CFT compliance, lead investigations, manage risk assessments and drive policy implementation. You will engage with clients and internal teams on regulatory requirements, assist with audits, coordinate with authorities, and help train staff to strengthen the compliance framework.

This role operates in a DFSA/ADGM-regulated environment requiring strong analytical ability and clear

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, law, business or related field.
• CAMS or ICA certifications preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience as a compliance officer in a DFSA/ADGM-regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced investigations into flagged transactions and breaches.
• Manage internal blacklists and ensure compliant systems.
• Coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries from authorities.
• Collect and validate client identification documents to ensure AML/CFT compliance.
• Provide guidance on regulatory requirements and updates to departments.
• Communicate updates to MLRO, senior management, and client-facing teams.
• Support renewals by ensuring AML/CFT adherence.
• Assist audits and participate in policy updates with MLRO.

Skills

Advanced AML knowledge

Regulatory reporting

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Investigations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, law, business

CAMS

ICA

Job description

The Compliance Officer will support the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) in ensuring the organization’s full compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) regulations. This includes leading compliance efforts, conducting in-depth due diligence, managing risk assessments, and driving the implementation of AML/CFT policies and controls.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Operations:

• Conduct advanced investigations into flagged transactions or compliance breaches and recommend corrective actions
• Manage and update internal blacklists and ensure compliance systems are effective and up to date
• Coordinate compliance-related responses to inquiries from regulatory authorities, such as the DFSA ,ADGM and MOE

Client Facing:

• Collect, review and validate client identification and verification documents, ensuring full compliance with AML/CFT regulations
• Provide guidance to departments on regulatory requirements, new products, and permissible activities to promote best practices
• Communicate updates, changes, and insights to MLRO and senior management, business development, and client facing teams to strengthen the organization’s compliance framework
• Engage directly with clients on complex compliance matters, explaining regulatory requirements and addressing escalations
• Support contract renewals by ensuring adherence to AML/CFT regulations

Regulatory Updates and Audits:

• Stay up to date with regulatory changes, ensuring the company’s policies and procedures align with current requirements
• Participate and provide training and timely updates to employees on AML/CFT regulations, policies, and procedures
• Collaborate and communicate effectively to foster a culture of compliance throughout the organization and participate in blogs , seminars and other relevant activities
• Monitor regulatory changes and support policy updates in coordination with the MLRO
• Assist in internal and external compliance audits, ensuring findings are addressed promptly

Collaboration and Communication:

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align compliance practices with business operations
• Assist to prepare periodic reports to the MLRO and senior management

Experience and education

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, law, business, or a related field
• Certifications such as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or International Compliance Association (ICA) preferred
• 3+ years’ experience as a compliance officer within the corporate services/ financial industry preferably within a DFSA/ADGM -regulated environment