Compliance Officer

BM Morrison Partners; Dubai Emirate; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

BM Morrison Partners invites a full-time Compliance Officer to join its Dubai team in JLT. The role centers on regulatory compliance, AML/CFT, KYC, and robust governance within the firm.

Required are a law/business/finance degree and at least 3 years in compliance or regulatory roles, with English fluency. UAE-specific regulatory knowledge is highly valued, and on-site work is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law, business administration, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles.
• Certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or CRCM are advantageous.
• Fluency in English required; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary compliance contact with the regulator, managing engagement, notifications, reporting, and inspections.
• Lead the AML/CFT framework including customer due diligence, sanctions screening, and suspicious activity reporting.
• Enhance the firm's compliance framework, policies, procedures, and governance documentation.
• Provide practical compliance advice to front-office teams on corporate banking, trade finance, and lending activities.
• Oversee client onboarding and periodic reviews across institutional and high-risk client segments.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline

Job description

Compliance Officer

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Organising Institution / Firm

BM Morrison Partners

Rolling Basis (Official)

Not Specified

Bachelor's Degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline. Minimum 3 years of experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles. Professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, ICA, CRCM) are an advantage. Fluency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage.

Law Firm Job

Contextual Overview

BM Morrison Partners is seeking a full-time Compliance Officer to join its team based in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), Dubai. The role focuses on managing regulatory compliance, AML/CFT frameworks, KYC procedures, and corporate governance within the firm.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles within a regulated industry.
• Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or CRCM are considered an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Central Bank regulations, DFSA Rulebook, and financial crime regulations.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Act as the primary compliance contact with the regulator, managing engagement, notifications, reporting, and inspections.
• Lead the AML/CFT framework including customer due diligence, sanctions screening, and suspicious activity reporting.
• Enhance the firm's compliance framework, policies, procedures, and governance documentation.
• Provide practical compliance advice to front-office teams on corporate banking, trade finance, and lending activities.
• Oversee client onboarding and periodic reviews across institutional and high-risk client segments.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

• Compensation: Not specified
• Mode: Full-time (On-site in JLT, Dubai)
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM