Senior Compliance & MLRO Leader — ADGM/FSRA Expert

High Street Resources (HSR); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

High Street Resources (HSR) in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Compliance Officer / Money Laundering Reporting Officer (CO/MLRO) to lead the firm's regulatory compliance and AML/CFT framework. You will be the designated CO/MLRO, subject to FSRA approval, working closely with senior management to embed regulatory obligations across the organisation.

The role is senior and hands-on, requiring strong technical knowledge, prudent judgement and commercial awareness.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of compliance experience in ADGM/FSRA or DIFC/DFSA-regulated firms.
• Experience with broker-dealer, investment firm, CFD/FX broker or similar regulated business.
• Knowledge of FSRA/DFSA frameworks including compliance, conduct of business and AML.
• Direct experience interacting with FSRA/DFSA, including submissions and inspections.
• Ability to satisfy FSRA fit-and-proper requirements for CO/MLRO.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee regulatory compliance and AML/CFT functions per ADGM/FSRA rules.
• Act as Compliance Officer and MLRO, subject to FSRA approval and fit-and-proper rules.
• Maintain and enhance policies, risk assessments, controls and monitoring programs.
• Oversee client onboarding (KYC, CDD/EDD, sanctions, PEP, ongoing monitoring).
• Manage regulatory reporting, FSRA submissions and regulator communications.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections, thematic reviews and information requests.
• Prepare regular CO/MLRO reports for senior management and Board.
• Deliver training to promote a strong compliance culture across the firm.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

AML/CFT

FSRA/DFSA knowledge

Regulator liaison

Senior leadership

Education

Relevant university degree

ACAMS

ICA qualification

Job description

High Street Resources (HSR) in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Compliance Officer / Money Laundering Reporting Officer (CO/MLRO) to lead the firm's regulatory compliance and AML/CFT framework. You will be the designated CO/MLRO, subject to FSRA approval, working closely with senior management to embed regulatory obligations across the organisation.

The role is senior and hands-on, requiring strong technical knowledge, prudent judgement and commercial awareness.