MLRO & Compliance Lead for DFSA Fund Governance

Tanqeeb

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 260,000 - 380,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Tanqeeb in Dubai seeks an experienced Compliance Officer & MLRO to lead the firm's DFSA-aligned compliance and anti‑money laundering framework. You will oversee AML/CFT policies, sanctions screening, and investor onboarding, while coordinating with regulators and fund administration partners.

The role requires 7+ years in financial services compliance, DFSA exposure and strong English with Arabic preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business or related discipline.
7+ years' compliance experience in financial services, DFSA exposure preferred.
Experience as MLRO or senior AML/compliance role with DFSA rulebooks awareness.
Arabic language skills strongly preferred alongside fluent English.

Responsibilities

Act as MLRO subject to DFSA authorisation and oversee AML/CFT policies, procedures and the firm's compliance framework.
Ensure ongoing DFSA compliance and update internal policies and fund documents.
Design and maintain AML/KYC procedures for investor onboarding, subscriptions and redemptions; oversee sanctions screening.
Provide compliance input into fund launches, offering documents and governance matters.
Oversee compliance monitoring of delegated/outsourced functions to ensure DFSA compliance.
Oversee SARs/STRs to UAE FIU and liaise with DFSA on regulatory matters and filings.
Conduct monitoring, gap analysis and independent testing; report to board and senior management.