Regulatory Compliance & AML/UBO Specialist

Dubai Government; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation in Dubai is seeking a regulatory compliance professional with 2–4 years in AML/CFT and UBO roles. You will verify ownership, manage corporate records, and perform risk assessments to support surveillance and audits.

Responsibilities include preparing case files, maintaining data integrity in regulatory systems, and producing reports for authorities. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, with a focus on compliance and risk management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years in regulatory compliance or AML/CFT.
• Experience with UBO, corporate registration and financial crime.
• Knowledge of regulatory risk assessments and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Review UBO declarations, corporate records and supporting docs to verify information.
• Conduct routine compliance monitoring and preliminary risk assessments.
• Identify and document UBO discrepancies, red flags and non-compliance for review.
• Liaise with registered legal persons to obtain clarifications and required docs.
• Prepare case files and monitor agreed corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance data and audit trails in regulatory systems.
• Assist in periodic compliance reports and regulatory submissions.
• Support enforcement and information-exchange with authorities.
• Keep up-to-date knowledge of UBO, AML/CFT developments.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

AML/CFT knowledge

Risk assessment

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Law

Job description

Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation in Dubai is seeking a regulatory compliance professional with 2–4 years in AML/CFT and UBO roles. You will verify ownership, manage corporate records, and perform risk assessments to support surveillance and audits.

Responsibilities include preparing case files, maintaining data integrity in regulatory systems, and producing reports for authorities. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, with a focus on compliance and risk management.