Deputy MLRO & AML/CFT Compliance Lead (TM)

Capital.com; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Work-Life Harmony

Generous Time Off

Employee Referral Program

Health Benefits

Remote Work Opportunities

Job summary

Capital Vault UAE seeks an experienced Compliance Manager - Deputy MLRO to lead AML/CFT controls and regulatory obligations within a fast-growing virtual assets environment.

You will own transaction monitoring, SAR/STR filings, and KYC/CDD processes while acting as deputy for the Head of Compliance and MLRO; expect cross-functional exposure and regulatory engagement with CMA and UAEFIU.

Qualifications

• Minimum 45 years of hands-on AML/financial crime and compliance experience within virtual asset service provider.
• Deep familiarity with the UAE CMA regulations and AML/CFT framework including Cabinet Decision No. 134 of 2025 and FATF recommendations.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance Risk Management Law or related field; postgraduate qualification advantageous (LLM, MBA).
• Holding CAMS CFCS ICA qualifications and CISI qualification as CMA-recognised is advantageous.
• Experience with blockchain analytics tools (Chainalysis Crystal Intelligence or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and tune CV UAE's transaction monitoring programme including rule governance and blockchain analytics.
• Review and investigate escalated alerts; submit SARs/STRs to UAEFIU with documented justification.
• Oversee day-to-day KYC/CDD operations including EDD reviews for high-risk clients.
• Manage sanctions screening; escalate confirmed matches and provide recommendations to the MLRO.
• Cover MLRO responsibilities during Head of Compliance/MLRO absence; regulatory engagement with CMA/UAEFIU.
• Support CMA submissions, inspection materials, and cross-functional engagement to embed AML requirements.
• Design and deliver AML/CFT training; maintain training records and awareness across the organisation.
• Draft, maintain, and enforce internal policies aligned with CMA, FATF, and international best practices.

Skills

AML/CFT

Transaction Monitoring

Regulatory Knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Postgraduate qualification (LLM/MBA) advantageous

Tools

Chainalysis

Job description

Capital Vault UAE seeks an experienced Compliance Manager - Deputy MLRO to lead AML/CFT controls and regulatory obligations within a fast-growing virtual assets environment.

You will own transaction monitoring, SAR/STR filings, and KYC/CDD processes while acting as deputy for the Head of Compliance and MLRO; expect cross-functional exposure and regulatory engagement with CMA and UAEFIU.