Senior Compliance Architect - AML/Regulatory (Abu Dhabi)

OVI (recruiting for a prominent government organization in Abu Dhabi); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

OVI is recruiting on behalf of a prominent government organization in Abu Dhabi for a Compliance Specialist on a 12-month contract. The role emphasizes designing governance structures, monitoring compliance programs, and ensuring adherence to AML/CFT and sanctions requirements within a high-regulation environment.

Ideal candidates will have 7–10 years’ experience in regulatory compliance, with qualifications such as ACAMS, ICA Diplomas, or CFA being desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in law, finance, business, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in AML/CFT, sanctions, financial crime, or regulatory compliance.
• Professional certifications such as ACAMS, ICA Diplomas, Sanctions Specialist, CFE, or CFA are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Designing governance structures, compliance programs, and monitoring mechanisms.
• Ensuring AML/CFT, sanctions, and financial crime regulatory adherence.
• Enhancing compliance strategy in collaboration with internal teams.

Skills

AML/CFT

Regulatory compliance

Financial crime

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in law/finance/business

Job description

OVI is recruiting on behalf of a prominent government organization in Abu Dhabi for a Compliance Specialist on a 12-month contract. The role emphasizes designing governance structures, monitoring compliance programs, and ensuring adherence to AML/CFT and sanctions requirements within a high-regulation environment.

Ideal candidates will have 7–10 years’ experience in regulatory compliance, with qualifications such as ACAMS, ICA Diplomas, or CFA being desirable.