Compliance Officer

Confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 270,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Dubai is seeking an experienced Compliance Officer for a one-year contract in the Oil & Gas sector. You will ensure regulatory compliance, perform due diligence, and support governance initiatives across the organization.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in compliance, with strong KYC, AML and sanctions knowledge, plus excellent analytical and communication skills to collaborate with internal stakeholders and drive risk management programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of compliance experience.
• Experience in Oil & Gas or Energy is mandatory.
• Knowledge of KYC, AML and sanctions compliance required.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support regulatory compliance across business operations.
• Conduct KYC and customer due diligence processes.
• Perform AML and sanctions screening in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Monitor compliance activities and identify potential risks.
• Prepare compliance reports and maintain documentation.
• Support governance, risk management, and internal compliance initiatives.
• Work with internal stakeholders to ensure regulatory requirements.

Skills

KYC

AML

Sanctions compliance

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

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

Job description

A reputable organization in the Oil & Gas and Energy sector is seeking an experienced Compliance Officer to join its team in Dubai on a one-year contract. This role offers the potential to transition into a permanent position based on business requirements and individual performance.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting due diligence, supporting governance initiatives, and managing compliance-related activities. Candidates with strong industry knowledge and experience in regulatory frameworks are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Support regulatory compliance across business operations.


• Conduct KYC and customer due diligence processes.


• Perform AML and sanctions screening in accordance with applicable regulations.


• Monitor compliance activities and identify potential risks.


• Prepare compliance reports and maintain accurate documentation.


• Support governance, risk management, and internal compliance initiatives.


• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.


• Minimum 5 years of compliance experience.


• Previous experience within the Oil & Gas or Energy industry is mandatory.


• Experience in commodities trading and/or shipping activities is an advantage.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.


• Strong knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • Know Your Customer (KYC)
  
  
  • Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
  
  
  • Sanctions compliance
  
  
  • Regulatory compliance