Deputy MLRO & AML/CFT Compliance Leader

Capitalcom; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Work-life harmony

Generous time off

Referral program

Health benefits

Remote work days

Volunteer days

Job summary

Capitalcom is seeking a Deputy MLRO/AML-CFT Support to strengthen our compliance framework in the UAE. You will act as deputy to the MLRO, assess internal suspicious activity, support screening controls, and assist with regulator interactions.

You will also handle client risk assessments, KYC reviews, and contribute to policy updates, training materials, and regulatory reporting. English communication and analytical skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance and AML/CFT within a regulated financial services business
• Working knowledge of UAE financial services regulations including SCA/CMA
• Experience reviewing suspicious activity, transaction monitoring, sanctions and PEP screening
• Strong ability to assess client risk, CDD/EDD, high-risk onboarding and periodic KYC reviews

Responsibilities

• Act as deputy to the MLRO: assess internal suspicious activity reports and determine reporting obligations
• Maintain records related to suspicious activity reporting and AML risk assessments
• Support AML monitoring controls, review alerts, adverse media, and investigations
• Assist MLRO with regulator and law enforcement requests, audits and reviews
• Help maintain AML/CFT policies, procedures and training materials
• Support client risk assessments and due diligence reviews, including high-risk clients
• Review high-risk onboarding and periodic KYC reviews
• Provide compliance guidance on client acceptance and regulatory matters
• Track regulatory developments relevant to CCMENA and assess business impact
• Prepare compliance reports and management information for Head of Compliance and Board

Skills

AML/CFT

Regulatory knowledge

KYC/CDD/EDD

Risk assessment

Regulatory reporting

English fluency

Analytical skills

Documentation

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

Capitalcom is seeking a Deputy MLRO/AML-CFT Support to strengthen our compliance framework in the UAE. You will act as deputy to the MLRO, assess internal suspicious activity, support screening controls, and assist with regulator interactions.

You will also handle client risk assessments, KYC reviews, and contribute to policy updates, training materials, and regulatory reporting. English communication and analytical skills are essential for success.