Compliance officer - Abhay

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

Job summary

A leading compliance consultancy in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Compliance Professional to ensure regulatory adherence across global operations. This role includes providing compliance advisory support, managing AML due diligence, and engaging with regulatory authorities. Ideal candidates possess 7–9 years of experience in compliance, particularly in regulated environments, and demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers strategic exposure and an opportunity to influence compliance strategy in a dynamic business environment.

Qualifications

• 7–9 years of experience in a compliance role, with regulatory expertise.
• Strong understanding of AML, KYC, regulatory risk frameworks.
• Currently serving as Compliance Officer, MLRO, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Provide compliance advisory support across international operations.
• Conduct AML due diligence and respond to inquiries.
• Manage regulatory inquiries and maintain communication.

Skills

Compliance expertise

AML and KYC knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

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.