MLRO / Compliance Officer

Huzzle; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Prime working location in the UAE

High-impact leadership role

Long-term career stability

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Huzzle seeks a seasoned Compliance professional to lead AML/CFT framework in the UAE. As the MLRO and Compliance Officer, you will serve as the backbone of our regulatory integrity for CSP operations within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), liaising with the RA to support sustainable growth through robust risk management.

You will oversee sanctions screening, ongoing monitoring, CSP license conditions, and regulatory notifications, while advising the Board on evolving requirements and

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of AML and compliance experience in UAE or comparable financial hub.
• Strong knowledge of ADGM regulations and UAE AML/CFT framework.
• Eligibility to meet Fit and Proper standards under ADGM/RA.
• Professional AML/compliance qualifications (ACAMS, ICA).
• Experience with transaction monitoring and suspicious activity reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the AML/CFT framework as a DNFBP, including annual review of Business Risk Assessments and CDD/EDD protocols.
• Manage sanctions and PEP screening and oversee ongoing transaction monitoring for the firm and administered entities.
• Act as the designated reporting officer, filing SARs/STRs with the UAE FIU (goAML) and maintaining records.
• Oversee CSP license conditions, including client money handling and UBO filings.
• Execute the compliance monitoring programme and manage regulatory notifications, annual returns, and staff certifications.
• Serve as primary contact for the ADGM Registration Authority and ensure readiness for RA assessments.
• Provide expert advice to the Board on evolving regulatory requirements and escalate breaches immediately.

Skills

AML/compliance experience

ADGM regulations knowledge

Regulatory reporting

Risk management

Stakeholder liaison

Education

ACAMS

ICA

Tools

goAML

UAE FIU portal

Job description

About Huzzle

At Huzzle, we connect exceptional talent with top opportunities at leading companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include fast-growing startups, digital agencies, SaaS companies, and tech-enabled businesses across industries such as MarTech, FinTech, EdTech, and eCommerce. Unlike traditional outsourcing agencies, we place you directly with innovative companies where you become a valued member of the team.

About the company

Our client is a fast-growing cloud infrastructure provider specializing in sovereign AI and decentralized computing solutions. By offering a high-performance alternative to traditional hyperscalers, the team empowers developers and enterprises to deploy intensive workloads across a secure, global network of independent data centers. Their platform focuses on providing low-cost access to premium GPU resources and scalable storage, ensuring data sovereignty and high availability for the next generation of artificial intelligence applications.

The team operates at the intersection of edge computing and decentralized infrastructure, fostering a culture of technical innovation and rapid iteration. As a mission-driven scale-up, they are committed to democratizing access to high-compute power through a transparent, developer-centric ecosystem. Candidates will join a collaborative, remote-friendly environment where they can tackle complex engineering challenges and contribute to a more open and resilient internet infrastructure.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Compliance professional to lead our AML/CFT framework and regulatory strategy in the UAE. As the MLRO and Compliance Officer, you will serve as the backbone of our regulatory integrity, ensuring our Company Service Provider (CSP) operations within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) remain beyond reproach. This is a high-impact role where you will act as the primary liaison with the Registration Authority (RA), protecting the firm’s reputation while enabling sustainable growth through expert risk management and robust oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the AML/CFT framework as a DNFBP, including the annual review of Business Risk Assessments and customer due diligence (CDD/EDD) protocols.
• Manage comprehensive sanctions and PEP screening (UN, OFAC, EU, UAE) and oversee ongoing transaction monitoring for the firm and all administered entities.
• Act as the designated reporting officer, filing Suspicious Activity/Transaction Reports (SARs/STRs) with the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit (goAML) and maintaining meticulous records.
• Oversee all CSP license conditions, including client money handling, UBO filings, and the two-business-day record retrieval mandate.
• Execute the compliance monitoring programme and manage all regulatory notifications, annual returns, and staff certifications.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the ADGM Registration Authority, managing correspondence and ensuring constant readiness for RA assessments.
• Provide expert advice to the Board and senior management on evolving regulatory requirements and elevate potential breaches immediately.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five (5) years of direct AML and compliance experience, specifically within the UAE or a similar international financial center.
• Deep technical knowledge of ADGM regulations and the UAE federal AML/CFT legal framework.
• Confirmed eligibility to meet "Fit and Proper" status under ADGM / RA standards.
• Recognized professional AML or Compliance qualifications (e.g., ACAMS, ICA).
• Proven experience in transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, and filing via the UAE FIU portal.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage strict regulatory deadlines.

Nice-to-Haves

• Previous experience managing dual-regulated entities (FSRA and CSP).
• Existing relationships or a track record of successful engagements with the ADGM Registration Authority.
• Experience in delivering high-impact AML training sessions to diverse internal teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and compensation package
• Prime working location in the UAE
• High-impact leadership role within a respected firm
• Long-term career stability and professional development
• Performance-based incentives and professional recognition