Head of Compliance & Financial Crime Risk (UAE)

FxCareer.eu; Dubai; On-site; AED 670,000 - 1,228,000; Full time

Job summary

FxCareer.eu is partnered with a leading financial services organisation in the United Arab Emirates to hire a Head of Compliance. The role oversees the compliance framework, AML/CTF, sanctions, and financial crime prevention, with responsibility for risk monitoring and policy governance.

You will establish and maintain CDD/KYC processes, lead regulatory reporting, audits, and inspections, and provide guidance and training to management.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in financial markets or a relevant field
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and financial services requirements
• Experience with AML/CTF, KYC/CDD, sanctions and financial crime risk management

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Monitor compliance with applicable laws, regulations, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Oversee AML, CTF, sanctions compliance, and financial crime prevention measures, as applicable.
• Establish and maintain appropriate customer due diligence (CDD) and know-your-customer (KYC) processes.
• Identify, assess, and monitor compliance risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Provide compliance guidance and training to management and employees.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the organization.
• Coordinate regulatory reporting, compliance reviews, internal audits, and regulatory inspections, where applicable.
• Investigate compliance concerns and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare compliance reports for senior management and the Board of Directors or relevant governing body.
• Promote ethical conduct, regulatory awareness, and a culture of accountability throughout the organization.

Skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

AML/CTF/KYC experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Integrity and professionalism

Independent judgement

Education

University degree or equivalent in finance/regulatory field

Diploma or lower-level qualification with 10+ years experience

Job description

FxCareer.eu is partnered with a leading financial services organisation in the United Arab Emirates to hire a Head of Compliance. The role oversees the compliance framework, AML/CTF, sanctions, and financial crime prevention, with responsibility for risk monitoring and policy governance.

You will establish and maintain CDD/KYC processes, lead regulatory reporting, audits, and inspections, and provide guidance and training to management.