Regional MLRO & Financial Crimes Lead – UAE & Qatar

Bank of America; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America in Dubai is seeking a Head of Financial Crimes Compliance for the UAE and Qatar. The role oversees AML/CTF, sanctions, and anti-bribery programs and acts as MLRO for Dubai and Qatar regulated entities, delivering the global financial crimes framework regionally.

The candidate will liaise with regulators and Front Line Units, lead risk-based training, and stay abreast of regulatory changes across UAE, DIFC, and Qatar to ensure effective governance and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Several years’ experience in a financial crime compliance role at an international financial services firm.
• Experience leading MLRO responsibilities and regulatory interactions.
• Strong knowledge of UAE/DIFC and Qatar regulatory regimes and enforcement trends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee local and regional financial crime compliance obligations for UAE and Qatar.
• Act as MLRO for Dubai and Qatar regulated entities and implement global FCC framework.
• Liaise with regulators and Front Line Units on AML/CTF, sanctions, and anti-bribery controls.
• Lead risk-based training on AML/CFT across the region and ensure ongoing CPD.
• Maintain up-to-date regulatory knowledge and monitor changes in UAE, DIFC, and Qatar.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

ACAMS certification

Job description

Bank of America in Dubai is seeking a Head of Financial Crimes Compliance for the UAE and Qatar. The role oversees AML/CTF, sanctions, and anti-bribery programs and acts as MLRO for Dubai and Qatar regulated entities, delivering the global financial crimes framework regionally.

The candidate will liaise with regulators and Front Line Units, lead risk-based training, and stay abreast of regulatory changes across UAE, DIFC, and Qatar to ensure effective governance and risk mitigation.