Compliance Officer

Weekday AI; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading compliance consultancy in the United Arab Emirates is looking for a Senior Compliance Professional to oversee compliance across global operations. This role involves providing expert advice, managing regulatory inquiries, and developing policies to ensure adherence to compliance frameworks. Ideal candidates have 7–9 years in compliance within regulated sectors and possess strong analytical skills. The position offers growth opportunities in a dynamic cross-border business environment.

Qualifications

• 7–9 years of experience in a compliance role, preferably in regulated financial settings.
• Strong understanding of AML, KYC, and compliance risk frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert compliance advisory support across international operations.
• Conduct AML due diligence and manage regulatory inquiries.
• Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures.

Skills

Compliance Advisory

AML Due Diligence

Risk Management

Regulatory Frameworks

Job description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients. JobType: full-time. As a senior Compliance Professional, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the organization’s global operations by ensuring adherence to regulatory, AML, and compliance frameworks across jurisdictions. Reporting directly to the Head of Compliance and based in Abu Dhabi, this role offers the opportunity to influence compliance strategy, engage with regulators, and strengthen risk governance in a growing, cross-border business environment. The scope and impact of the role will expand in line with business growth, making it ideal for an experienced Compliance Officer, MLRO, or Deputy MLRO seeking leadership responsibility and strategic exposure.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert compliance advisory support across international operations, ensuring alignment with regional and cross-border regulatory requirements.
• Conduct AML due diligence and respond to AML/KYC-related inquiries from external parties, partners, and stakeholders.
• Manage regulatory inquiries and maintain effective communication with regulatory authorities as required.
• Perform regulatory reviews, monitoring, and reporting to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Investigate transaction monitoring alerts, assess potential risks, and collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues.
• Ensure all compliance reviews, investigations, and findings are accurately documented and auditable.
• Develop, update, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and frameworks in line with evolving regulatory standards.
• Act as a key liaison between compliance, legal, risk management, and business teams to ensure a coordinated and consistent compliance approach.
• Support ad hoc compliance projects and strategic initiatives, ensuring timely and effective execution.
• Contribute to strengthening the organization’s compliance culture through clear communication and proactive risk management.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 7–9 years of experience in a compliance role, preferably within regulated financial or cross-border business environments.
• Currently serving as a Compliance Officer, MLRO, or Deputy MLRO, or having held similar senior compliance responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of AML, KYC, regulatory, reputational, and compliance risk frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality outcomes in a dynamic environment.
• High attention to detail while maintaining a strategic, enterprise-level perspective.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging regulators and senior stakeholders.
• Self-driven professional with the ability to adapt, grow responsibilities, and support business expansion.