MLRO & Compliance Leader in UAE

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch) in Abu Dhabi seeks a Compliance Officer and MLRO to lead regulatory compliance and AML controls. The role reports to the Regional Compliance Officer – Middle East and requires strong UAE regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities include monitoring adherence to laws, maintaining programs, and communicating with regulators and senior management. 5–7 years in financial services with fund administration experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Financial services experience of 5–7 years within a financial environment, specifically Fund Administration.
• Understanding of UAE and international AML laws.
• Professional qualifications in AML, CDD, Compliance, Risk, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing licensing requirements and regulatory obligations.
• Reviewing compliance and internal control operations for adherence to policies.
• Maintaining the Compliance Monitoring Programme and addressing non-compliances.
• Liaising with regulators, management and board on compliance matters.
• Acting as MLRO and maintaining AML policies and controls.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

AML/CFT

CDD/KYC

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory reporting

Data protection

Education

AML

CDD

Compliance

Risk

Job description

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch) in Abu Dhabi seeks a Compliance Officer and MLRO to lead regulatory compliance and AML controls. The role reports to the Regional Compliance Officer – Middle East and requires strong UAE regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities include monitoring adherence to laws, maintaining programs, and communicating with regulators and senior management. 5–7 years in financial services with fund administration experience is preferred.