Dubai AML & KYC Compliance Leader

Kingston Stanley; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingston Stanley is helping a leading international law firm locate a Risk & Compliance Officer for its Dubai team. The role focuses on AML, KYC, client due diligence, risk assessment and regulatory compliance with close interaction across the business.

The candidate will conduct KYC/CDD/AML screening, support client onboarding, review SOW/SOF/UBO structures, and provide guidance on compliance matters while maintaining records and coordinating audits.

Qualifications

• Relevant AML/Compliance experience, preferably within the insurance sector or another regulated or legal firm.
• Strong knowledge of AML, KYC, CDD/EDD, sanctions and PEP screening.
• Experience assessing SOW/SOF, UBOs and complex corporate structures.
• Exposure to trust structures and client risk assessments is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• UAE regulatory experience, particularly CBUAE, is an advantage.
• Ability to work confidently with senior stakeholders and handle sensitive/confidential information.
• Must be an Arabic speaker.

Responsibilities

• Conduct KYC, CDD/EDD, AML and sanctions screening for new and existing clients.
• Support client onboarding and ongoing client risk assessments.
• Review Source of Wealth (SOW), Source of Funds (SOF/SOFE) and complex ownership structures.
• Identify and assess compliance and client-related risks, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Support regulatory compliance, monitoring, reporting, audits and policy reviews.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance and training to internal stakeholders on AML and compliance matters.

Skills

AML/Compliance experience

KYC/CDD/EDD

SOW/SOF/UBO analysis

Trust structures exposure

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Arabic speaker

CBUAE regulatory knowledge

Job description

Kingston Stanley is helping a leading international law firm locate a Risk & Compliance Officer for its Dubai team. The role focuses on AML, KYC, client due diligence, risk assessment and regulatory compliance with close interaction across the business.

The candidate will conduct KYC/CDD/AML screening, support client onboarding, review SOW/SOF/UBO structures, and provide guidance on compliance matters while maintaining records and coordinating audits.