Senior UAE Compliance Officer - AML/KYC & Risk

A&A Associate; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 167,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

A Compliance Officer role in the UAE requires ensuring operations align with UAE laws, AML/CFT, KYC, and internal policies. The candidate will implement policies, conduct KYC/CDD/EDD reviews, perform AML screening, monitor transactions, and support regulatory inspections across Dubai or Abu Dhabi.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of UAE compliance experience, a related bachelor's degree, and strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills to guide internal teams and maintain risk

Qualifications

• 3+ years of UAE compliance experience.
• Experience in CSP, business setup, financial services, banking, auditing, or professional services environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of UAE AML/CFT regulations, KYC, CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with UAE laws, regulations, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal compliance policies and procedures.
• Conduct KYC, CDD, and EDD reviews for new and existing clients.
• Perform AML screening, including sanctions, PEP, and adverse media checks.
• Monitor client activities and transactions for potential AML/CFT risks.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance and operational risks.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date compliance records and documentation.
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews and internal audits.
• Investigate and elevate suspicious activities or compliance concerns.
• Assist with STR and other regulatory filings, where required.
• Monitor regulatory updates and ensure timely implementation of changes.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, and requests from UAE authorities.
• Provide compliance guidance to internal departments.
• Conduct compliance training and awareness sessions for employees.
• Maintain compliance risk assessments and client risk-rating frameworks.
• Monitor high-risk clients, jurisdictions, and business activities.
• Prepare periodic compliance reports for management.

Skills

UAE compliance

AML/KYC

Risk management

Regulatory reporting

Documentation & auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Finance/related field

Job description

A Compliance Officer role in the UAE requires ensuring operations align with UAE laws, AML/CFT, KYC, and internal policies. The candidate will implement policies, conduct KYC/CDD/EDD reviews, perform AML screening, monitor transactions, and support regulatory inspections across Dubai or Abu Dhabi.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of UAE compliance experience, a related bachelor's degree, and strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills to guide internal teams and maintain risk