Head of Compliance & MLRO

QatarYello; Dubai; Sur place; AED 650 000 - 1 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

QatarYello, a UAE-based DFSA-regulated financial services firm, seeks a Head of Compliance and MLRO to lead regulatory compliance efforts in DIFC. You will act as the main liaison with the DFSA and other regulators, shaping the compliance framework and advising senior leadership.

You will oversee AML, KYC, onboarding, and governance, ensuring robust controls and timely regulatory submissions. Experience in wealth/private banking or asset management is advantageous, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years as Compliance Officer & MLRO for DFSA/FSRA regulated firms (cat 4 preferred).
• Strong knowledge of AML, KYC, onboarding, suitability and monitoring.
• Experience drafting and maintaining compliance manuals, policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with DFSA inspections, thematic reviews or remediation programmes is advantageous.
• Exposure to UAE frameworks (SCA, Central Bank) is beneficial.

Responsabilités

• Serve as Head of Compliance and MLRO for the firm.
• Act as primary compliance contact for DFSA and regulators.
• Maintain and enhance the firm's compliance framework.
• Oversee AML, CTF, sanctions and financial crime controls.
• Review client onboarding, KYC and due diligence processes.
• Design and implement monitoring and testing programmes.
• Prepare reports and risk assessments for senior management and Board.
• Deliver regulatory/compliance training across the business.
• Support regulatory inspections and remediation projects.
• Provide practical compliance advice to business units.

Connaissances

Head of Compliance

MLRO duties

Regulatory liaison

Regulatory submissions

AML/KYC expertise

Governance & policies

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Independent operating

Formation

Degree in compliance or governance

Description du poste

Our client is a DFSA-regulated financial services firm based in the DIFC and backed by an established group.

• Serve as the firm's Head of Compliance and MLRO.
• Act as the primary compliance contact for the DFSA and other relevant regulatory bodies.
• Maintain and enhance the firm's compliance framework in line with DFSA requirements.
• Oversee AML, CTF, sanctions and financial crime controls.
• Review and approve client onboarding, KYC and due diligence processes.
• Manage suitability reviews, client classification and risk assessment procedures.
• Enhance and maintain compliance manuals, policies, procedures and governance documentation.
• Design and implement compliance monitoring and testing programmes.
• Prepare compliance reports and risk assessments for senior management and Board committees.
• Deliver regulatory and compliance training across the business.
• Support regulatory inspections, thematic reviews and remediation projects.
• Provide practical compliance advice to business and client-facing teams.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the firm.
• Work closely with leadership to build scalable controls and governance structures that support business growth.

• 5-10+ years of experience as Compliance Officer & MLRO for DFSA/FSRA regulated firms (preferably cat 4).
• Strong understanding of AML, KYC, onboarding, suitability and compliance monitoring requirements.
• Experience drafting and maintaining compliance manuals, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Professional and Retail Client classifications.
• Experience engaging with regulators and managing regulatory submissions.
• Background within wealth management, private banking, asset management, brokerage or related sectors is preferred.
• Familiarity with DFSA inspections, thematic reviews or remediation programmes is advantageous.
• Exposure to UAE regulatory frameworks including SCA and UAE Central Bank regulations would be beneficial.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate independently in a hands-on environment.
• Comfortable interacting with senior executives, Board members and regulators.
• Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach to risk and compliance.
• Degree qualified with relevant compliance, AML or governance certifications preferred.