Senior Compliance Officer: AML/KYC & Regulatory Oversight

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

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.