Senior Compliance Executive: AML & UBO Risk Lead

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation is seeking a seasoned regulatory compliance professional to lead AML/CFT efforts, review UBO ownerships, and conduct risk-based assessments. The role requires strong investigative capability and experience in regulatory supervision and reporting.

You will develop compliance frameworks, train junior staff, and coordinate with authorities to ensure adherence to national and international standards. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of regulatory compliance, AML/CFT, or related experience.
• Experience with UBO, financial crime, regulatory supervision, or risk management.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Law, Public Policy, Risk Management, Business Admin, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments of registered entities evaluating ownership structures, activities, jurisdictions and regulatory history.
• Review UBO declarations and ownership structures for accuracy and currency.
• Investigate AML/CFT red flags and regulatory breaches; document findings and escalate as needed.
• Plan and conduct risk-based desk reviews, inspections, and verifications with defined scope.
• Assess gaps and recommend controls, remediation plans or referrals per legislation.
• Prepare and review compliance reports, risk analyses, dashboards, and regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate information exchange with authorities and stakeholders while complying with confidentiality.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

AML/CFT

UBO reviews

Risk assessment

Investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Law

Job description

Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation is seeking a seasoned regulatory compliance professional to lead AML/CFT efforts, review UBO ownerships, and conduct risk-based assessments. The role requires strong investigative capability and experience in regulatory supervision and reporting.

You will develop compliance frameworks, train junior staff, and coordinate with authorities to ensure adherence to national and international standards. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.