Compliance Officer, MLRO

Jobtailor; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 335,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced compliance professional to build and run a risk-based program that meets UAE regulatory requirements. You will develop and maintain compliance policies, lead trade surveillance, and guide staff, the SEO, and the Board on regulatory matters.

We require 4–6 years in compliance, solid UAE regulatory knowledge, and FSRA/DFSA familiarity; Category 3A firm experience is preferred. Strong data skills (SQL) and regulator reporting are essential.

Qualifications

• Established rapport with FSRA or DFSA; experience is a must.
• Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks.
• 4–6 years of experience in compliance within a regulated industry.
• FSRA or DFSA-approved person (preferred).
• Experience with a Category 3A licensed firm.
• Knowledge of ADGM Data Protection laws.
• Familiarity with SQL for compliance data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures.
• Implement a risk-based compliance program.
• Conduct trade surveillance and transaction monitoring.
• Provide regulatory guidance to staff, the SEO, and the Board.
• Prepare and present compliance reports for the Board.
• Maintain AML policies and procedures.
• Oversee Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) processes.
• Identify, analyze, and report suspicious transactions.
• Provide AML training and advisory support.
• Act as the primary contact for filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
• Serve as the primary point of contact with regulators.
• Work closely with the Board and SEO to manage regulatory risk.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Trade surveillance

AML

KYC

CDD

Regulatory risk

SQL for compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Job description

• Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures
• Implement a risk-based compliance program
• Conduct trade surveillance and transaction monitoring
• Provide regulatory guidance to staff, the SEO, and the Board
• Prepare and present compliance reports for the Board
• Maintain Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies and procedures
• Oversee Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) processes
• Identify, analyze, and report suspicious transactions
• Provide AML training and advisory support
• Act as the primary contact for filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
• Serve as the primary point of contact with regulators
• Work closely with the Board and SEO to manage regulatory risk

Requirements

• Established rapport with FSRA or DFSA; experience is a must
• Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks
• 4–6 years of experience in compliance within a regulated industry
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, or a related field
• FSRA or DFSA-approved person (preferred)
• Experience with a Category 3A licensed firm
• Knowledge of ADGM Data Protection laws
• Familiarity with SQL for compliance data analysis

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining compliance policies, implementing risk-based compliance programs, and conducting trade surveillance. Proficient in regulatory guidance, AML, KYC, and CDD processes, with strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Compliance Policy Development
• Risk-Based Compliance Program Implementation
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
• Know Your Customer (KYC)
• UAE Regulatory Framework Knowledge

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Compliance Procedures
• Trade Surveillance
• Transaction Monitoring
• Regulatory Guidance
• Suspicious Transaction Reporting
• AML Training
• SQL for Compliance Data Analysis
• Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
• Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
• Regulatory Risk Management

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Advisory Support

Certifications & Qualifications

• FSRA or DFSA-Approved Person

Industry Keywords

• UAE Regulatory Frameworks
• ADGM Data Protection Laws
• Category 3A Licensed Firm
• Regulated Industry Compliance
• Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA)
• Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)