Head of Compliance & MLRO — DFSA Regulated Risk Leader

QatarYello; Dubai; Presencial; AED 650 000 - 1 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

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

Qualificações

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Head of Compliance

MLRO duties

Regulatory liaison

Regulatory submissions

AML/KYC expertise

Governance & policies

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Independent operating

Formação académica

Degree in compliance or governance

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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