Senior Compliance Officer - DFSA/ADGM Expert

Swisslinx Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Swisslinx Middle East, on behalf of a DIFC-based compliance consultancy, seeks an experienced Compliance Officer to join the team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have extensive DFSA/ADGM exposure and a strong background in KYC, AML/CTF, and sanctions compliance.

The role requires fluency in English and the ability to operate within a regulated financial services environment, delivering robust compliance programs for clients.

Qualifications

• 3-10+ years of compliance experience in a DFSA/ADGM authorized role.
• Strong understanding of international and DIFC regulatory laws.
• Experience with client onboarding, KYC, AML/CTF processes.
• Experience in financial crime compliance and sanctions.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ongoing regulatory compliance for clients within DIFC/DFSA framework.
• Lead client onboarding and KYC activities in line with sanctions rules.
• Provide guidance on anti-financial crime controls to clients.

Skills

Compliance experience

Regulatory knowledge

KYC/AML/CTF processes

Financial crime compliance

English fluency

DFSA/ADGM authorization experience

Job description

Swisslinx Middle East, on behalf of a DIFC-based compliance consultancy, seeks an experienced Compliance Officer to join the team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have extensive DFSA/ADGM exposure and a strong background in KYC, AML/CTF, and sanctions compliance.

The role requires fluency in English and the ability to operate within a regulated financial services environment, delivering robust compliance programs for clients.