Senior MLRO & Deputy Head of Compliance (Dubai)

Market Securities Group

Dubai

On-site

AED 350,000 - 500,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Market Securities Group in Dubai is seeking a senior compliance professional to act as MLRO and DFSA Authorised Individual, with primary responsibility for AML, CTF, sanctions and financial crime framework. The appointee will also serve as Deputy Head of Compliance, providing regulatory advice and governance support.

A legal background is strongly preferred, with experience interpreting laws and guiding senior management through complex regulatory issues.

Qualifications

Legal background strongly preferred.
Ability to interpret legislation and regulatory requirements.
Provide clear advice to senior management.

Responsibilities

Act as MLRO and principal contact with DFSA, the FIU and other authorities on AML, sanctions and financial crime matters.
Own the AML, CTF, sanctions and financial crime policies, procedures, systems and controls and ensure they remain effective and compliant with DFSA and UAE requirements.
Maintain financial crime risk assessments at Firm, client and business-line level.
Oversee client risk assessment, CDD, EDD, PEP identification, adverse media and sanctions screening.
Provide guidance on regulatory breaches and remediation actions.
Lead the Firm's response to regulatory inspections and audits relating to financial crime.
Deputise for the HOC on day-to-day compliance approvals and governance matters.
Lead onboarding streamlining with group onboarding teams to improve procedures.