Compliance Officer & MLRO

Eden Rose; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Rose is seeking a Compliance Officer & MLRO in Abu Dhabi to lead the firm’s regulatory compliance program within ADGM guidelines. The role requires strong knowledge of FSRA/DFSA standards and hands-on management of AML/KYC frameworks.

The candidate will lead regulatory dialogue with authorities, advise business units on evolving requirements, and prepare for assessments and inspections, ensuring robust controls and risk-based oversight across all activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• Minimum five years' experience in compliance and AML within a financial institution or banking organization.
• FSRA or DFSA approval or readiness to assume such responsibilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the compliance function to ensure regulatory compliance and strong compliance culture.
• Develop KYC programs.
• Advise business units on regulatory obligations and keep the board informed of ADGM/FSRA/DFSA developments and implications.
• Prepare the firm for FSRA assessment and on-site inspection visits and conduct internal investigations.
• Oversee AML/CFT systems and controls using a risk-based approach.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

AML/KYC

FSRA/DFSA knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Law/Related

Job description

An excellent opportunity is available with a brokerage firm operating in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) for a Compliance Officer & MLRO to ensure the firm operates within the applicable regulations and meets the regulatory standards.

The person should ideally be approved by the FSRA or DFSA to carry out duties as a Compliance Officer and MLRO.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the compliance function in ensuring that the firm is compliant with applicable regulations in carrying out its activities and compliance culture.
• Develop KYC programs
• Advise the business units on regulatory obligations and keep the board abreast of the changes in ADGM, FSRA and other relevant regulations and the implications to the business.
• Prepare the firm for FSRA assessment and on-site inspection visits and perform internal investigation.
• Oversee the firm's systems and controls against money laundering and terrorism financing using a risk-based approach.

The Compliance Officer & MLRO will hold a bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of experience in compliance and AML within a financial institution and/or banking organization. You will ideally hold or have previously help authorised roles with FSRA or DFSA or equivalent or be ready to step in to such level of responsibility. You will have excellent operational knowledge of compliance and MLRO functions, excellent analytical skills and an eye for detail. You will have independent decision-making ability in onboarding clients and implementation of compliance AML training programs and the ability to influence decision-making at the top management level. You will have ability to communicate within the team, business units and external parties.