Trade Compliance Officer

Talent Bridge HR Consultancy Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading company in Dubai seeks an experienced Trade Compliance Officer to manage compliance with regulations and sanctions. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of related experience and fluency in English and Russian. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with trade sanctions, conducting KYC, and advising on regulatory obligations. The position offers a competitive tax-free salary, health insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Annual flight tickets

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Compliance with a focus on Trade Sanctions.
• Strong background in Bribery and regulations, KYC/Due Diligence.
• Experience in Trading, particularly in Commodities (Oil & Gas preferred).

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with Sanctions Framework Price Cap Rules and countersanctions.
• Conduct KYC and due diligence on clients, suppliers, and business partners.
• Advise trading teams on sanctions implications for transactions.

Skills

Decision-making abilities

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Job description

Trade Compliance Officer / Trade Compliance Specialist, Dubai

Location: Dubai United Arab Emirates
Job Type: Full Time
Industry: Trading / Commodities / Oil & Gas
Reports to: Head of Compliance / Legal & Risk Director

A leading trading company in Dubai is seeking an experienced Compliance Specialist to ensure compliance with AML, anti‑bribery regulations, international sanctions and KYC due diligence processes. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in trade sanctions regulatory frameworks and commodity trading compliance with fluency in English and Russian.

This role requires high‑level decision‑making integrity and the ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, particularly concerning sanctions price‑cap rules affecting the Oil & Gas sector.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Trade Sanctions

• Ensure full compliance with Sanctions Framework Price Cap Rules and countersanctions.
• Monitor and assess international sanctions developments affecting commodity trading.
• Provide guidance on sanctions compliance, financial crime risk and regulatory reporting.
• Review contracts, transactions and trading activities to identify potential sanctions risks.

Anti‑Bribery & KYC / Due Diligence

• Conduct KYC and due diligence on clients, suppliers and business partners.
• Oversee anti‑bribery and anti‑corruption policies ensuring compliance with international standards.
• Implement AML and financial crime prevention measures to mitigate risks.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and legal teams regarding compliance obligations.

Compliance & Risk Management in Trading (Commodities & Oil & Gas)

• Advise trading teams on sanctions implications for transactions in the commodities sector.
• Ensure compliance with Oil & Gas sector regulations, particularly price‑cap measures.
• Develop and implement internal policies and procedures to align with trade compliance requirements.
• Conduct internal audits and compliance training programmes for employees.

Candidate Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Compliance with a focus on Trade Sanctions.
• Strong background in Bribery and regulations, KYC/Due Diligence.
• Experience in Trading, particularly in Commodities (Oil & Gas preferred).

Knowledge of Sanctions & Regulatory Frameworks

• Sanctions Framework
• Price Cap Rules & Countersanctions
• Oil & Gas sector regulations

Skills & Competencies

• Strong decision‑making abilities with high integrity.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in compliance assessments.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work across diverse teams.

Language Requirements

• Fluent in English (mandatory).
• Fluent in Russian (mandatory).

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive tax‑free salary (based on experience and qualifications).
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Annual flight tickets.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Work with a globally recognized trading company in Dubai.