Strategic Head of Compliance & MLRO (DFSA-regulated)

QatarYello; Dubai; Vor Ort; AED 420.000 - 700.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Our client, a UAE-based DFSA-regulated financial services firm in DIFC, seeks a Head of Compliance and MLRO. You will oversee AML/CTF, onboarding, KYC, and governance, acting as primary regulator contact and driving policy frameworks.

With 5–10+ years in DFSA/FSRA compliance, you will design monitoring programmes, prepare regulatory reports and lead training across the business. Strong stakeholder skills and independent execution are essential.

Qualifikationen

• 5–10+ years as Compliance Officer & MLRO for DFSA/FSRA-regulated firms (cat 4 preferred).
• Strong understanding of AML, KYC, onboarding, suitability and compliance monitoring.

Aufgaben

• Serve as Head of Compliance and MLRO.
• Act as primary compliance contact for DFSA and other regulators.
• Maintain and enhance the firm's compliance framework per DFSA requirements.
• Oversee AML, CTF, sanctions and financial crime controls.
• Review and approve onboarding, KYC and due diligence processes.
• Manage suitability reviews, client classification and risk assessments.
• Maintain compliance manuals, policies and governance docs.
• Design and implement monitoring and testing programmes.
• Prepare compliance reports and risk assessments for senior management and Board committees.
• Deliver regulatory and compliance training across the business.
• Support regulatory inspections, thematic reviews and remediation projects.
• Provide practical compliance advice to business and client-facing teams.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess impact on the firm.
• Collaborate with leadership to build scalable controls and governance for growth.

Kenntnisse

Regulatory liaison

AML/KYC expertise

DFSA/FSRA knowledge

Governance & policies

Stakeholder management

Independent, hands-on

Regulatory submissions

Wealth/Private banking familiarity

Ausbildung

Degree in compliance/AML or governance certifications

Jobbeschreibung

Our client, a UAE-based DFSA-regulated financial services firm in DIFC, seeks a Head of Compliance and MLRO. You will oversee AML/CTF, onboarding, KYC, and governance, acting as primary regulator contact and driving policy frameworks.

With 5–10+ years in DFSA/FSRA compliance, you will design monitoring programmes, prepare regulatory reports and lead training across the business. Strong stakeholder skills and independent execution are essential.