Deputy MLRO

Apex Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Compliance professional to implement and monitor AML and regulatory controls across the business. You will perform risk assessments, oversee KYC/CDD, and work with senior management to ensure compliance with local and international standards.

Capable of DMLRO duties, you will support investigations, AML alerts, and regulatory filings while maintaining records and driving control enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Professional certification (CAMS/ICA) preferred.
• AML/CFT experience in financial services.
• 3-5 years of experience in Compliance or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the Compliance and AML Frameworks.
• Monitor compliance with FSRA regulations, ADGM laws, and internal policies.
• Identify, assess, and report compliance and regulatory risks.
• Track regulatory developments and assess business impact.
• Maintain compliance registers, breaches, and regulatory obligations.
• Provide regulatory guidance and support awareness of AML/CFT and sanctions.
• Act as deputy MLRO when required (DMLRO duties).
• Assist with regulator inquiries, inspections, and reporting.

Skills

AML/CFT experience

Regulatory compliance

DMLRO duties

Governance & risk

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

CAMS/ICA certification

Job description

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the Compliance and AML Frameworks.
• Monitor compliance with FSRA regulations, ADGM laws, and internal policies.
• Identify, assess, and report compliance and regulatory risks.
• Track regulatory developments and assess business impact.
• Maintain compliance registers, breaches, conflicts of interest, and regulatory
• obligations.
• Support regulatory filings and liaison with the FSRA.
• Develop and execute the annual Compliance Monitoring Plan (CMP).
• Conduct compliance reviews, testing, and monitor remediation actions.
• Prepare compliance reports and management information for senior
• management and the Board.
• Support AML/CFT and Sanctions oversight, including client risk assessments and
• due diligence reviews.
• Review AML alerts, sanctions screening results, adverse media hits, and
• suspicious activity investigations.
• Assist with SAR/STR assessments, reporting, and AML risk assessments.
• Review high-risk client onboarding and periodic KYC reviews.
• Provide compliance guidance on client acceptance and regulatory matters.
• Support KYC remediation and control enhancement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory records.
• Prepare reports for Board, committees, and senior management.
• Provide day-to-day regulatory advice and support awareness of AML/CFT, sanctions, and conduct requirements.
• Support in DPO related responsibilities.

In the capacity of DMLRO, the role holder will:

• Act as deputy to the MLRO when required.
• Receive and assess internal suspicious activity reports.
• Assist in determining whether external reporting obligations arise.
• Maintain appropriate records relating to suspicious activity reporting.
• Support the effectiveness of AML transaction monitoring and screening controls.
• Assist with regulatory inspections, audits, and financial crime reviews.
• Act as DPO as and when required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Professional certification (CAMS/ICA) preferred
• AML/CFT experience in financial services
• 3-5 year of experience Compliance or related fields.

Competencies

• Strong regulatory judgment and independence
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Stakeholder management
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to ensure compliance while supporting business needs
• Solutions driven critical thinking, with the ability to adapt to change.
• Strong English

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.