Compliance Officer and MLRO

Eden Rose (Recruiting for a DIFC Financial Institution); Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Rose is recruiting a Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for a financial institution based in the Dubai International Centre (DIFC). The role involves ensuring adherence to DFSA regulations, managing anti-money laundering (AML) policies, and maintaining compliance procedures.

The position reports to the Executive Director. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a compliance/MLRO role, currently residing in the UAE, with a Bachelor's degree and relevant

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Compliance Officer & MLRO role within the financial services industry (preferably DIFC).
• Strong experience in client onboarding and transaction monitoring.
• Must be currently living in the UAE.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Added Advantage: ACAMS, ACFCS, ICA or equivalent Certification.
• Added Advantage: Existing DFSA or ADGM authorised individual status.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the DFSA for regulatory matters and obtain necessary approvals.
• Ensure the firm adheres to DFSA rules, regulations, and requirements.
• Review and update compliance and internal control procedures.
• Establish and maintain systems, controls, and policies for anti-money laundering (AML) laws.
• Identify and assess compliance risks associated with current and future business activities.
• Provide or coordinate AML training for employees.
• Administer firm policies regarding conflicts of interest, personal account transactions, and marketing materials.
• Maintain firm records and registers (breaches, complaints, suspicious transactions, training).
• Report to the SEO and Board on compliance matters.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

AML/MLRO

Client onboarding

Transaction monitoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Compliance Officer and MLRO

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Organising Institution / Firm

Eden Rose (Recruiting for a DIFC Financial Institution)

Rolling Basis (Official)

Not Specified

Minimum 5 years' experience in a Compliance Officer & MLRO role within the financial services industry (preferably DIFC); Strong experience in client onboarding and transaction monitoring; Currently living in the UAE; Bachelor's Degree; ACAMS, ACFCS, ICA or equivalent Certification (added advantage); Existing DFSA or ADGM authorised individual status (added advantage).

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Compliance Officer and MLRO

Organization: Eden Rose (Recruiting for a Financial Institution in DIFC)
Location: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), UAE
Employment Type: Full-time

Contextual Overview

Eden Rose is recruiting a Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for a financial institution based in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The role involves ensuring adherence to DFSA regulations, managing anti-money laundering (AML) policies, and maintaining compliance procedures. The position reports to the Executive Director.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Compliance Officer & MLRO role within the financial services industry (preferably DIFC).
• Strong experience in client onboarding and transaction monitoring.
• Must be currently living in the UAE.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Added Advantage: ACAMS, ACFCS, ICA or equivalent Certification.
• Added Advantage: Existing DFSA or ADGM authorised individual status.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Liaise with the DFSA for regulatory matters and obtain necessary approvals.
• Ensure the firm adheres to DFSA rules, regulations, and requirements.
• Review and update compliance and internal control procedures.
• Establish and maintain systems, controls, and policies for anti-money laundering (AML) laws.
• Identify and assess compliance risks associated with current and future business activities.
• Provide or coordinate AML training for employees.
• Administer firm policies regarding conflicts of interest, personal account transactions, and marketing materials.
• Maintain firm records and registers (breaches, complaints, suspicious transactions, training).
• Report to the SEO and Board on compliance matters.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Not specified