Senior Compliance Officer

Confidential Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to support the Head of Compliance in maintaining regulatory standards and robust compliance controls in the FX/CFD sector. The role focuses on KYC/AML, onboarding, monitoring, reporting, and internal controls to ensure ongoing regulatory alignment.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of Compliance or AML/KYC experience, deep knowledge of UAE requirements, and professional certifications such as CAMS or ICA would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of Compliance or AML/KYC experience, with relevant FX/CFD industry background.
• Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory requirements, AML/CFT, KYC/CDD/EDD, sanctions, and transaction monitoring.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Fluent English communication, both written and spoken.
• CAMS, ICA, or similar certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory frameworks.
• Conduct compliance monitoring and identify potential regulatory breaches, risks, and control gaps.
• Review client onboarding, KYC, CDD, EDD, background checks, sanctions screening, and risk assessments.
• Review high-risk clients and elevate suspicious activities or AML concerns as required.
• Support transaction monitoring and SAR/STR review and escalation.
• Ensure client records and compliance documentation are accurate and up to date.
• Assist with regulatory audits, inspections, reporting, and regulatory submissions.
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement required changes.
• Provide compliance guidance and AML/KYC training and awareness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

AML/KYC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Finance/Audit

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Compliance Officer to support the Head of Compliance in maintaining regulatory standards and effective compliance controls. The role will focus on KYC/AML, client onboarding, compliance monitoring, regulatory reporting, and internal controls within the FX and CFDs industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory frameworks.
• Conduct compliance monitoring and identify potential regulatory breaches, risks, and control gaps.
• Review client onboarding, KYC, CDD, EDD, background checks, sanctions screening, and risk assessments.
• Review high-risk clients and elevate suspicious activities or AML concerns where required.
• Support transaction monitoring and SAR/STR review and escalation.
• Ensure client records and compliance documentation are accurate and up to date.
• Assist with regulatory audits, inspections, reporting, and regulatory submissions.
• Monitor regulatory developments and support the implementation of required changes.
• Provide compliance guidance and support AML/KYC training and awareness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Risk Management, Audit, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of Compliance or AML/KYC experience, with relevant experience within the FX and CFDs industry.
• Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory requirements, AML/CFT, KYC/CDD/EDD, sanctions, and transaction monitoring.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• CAMS, ICA, or similar certification is an advantage.