UAE Compliance Officer & MLRO - Regulatory Leader

Thndr; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Thndr is seeking a Compliance Officer & MLRO (COMLRO) in the UAE to lead regulatory compliance and financial crime programs. You will be the primary regulator liaison, advising the Board and SEO on risk and controls, with deep UAE regulatory expertise.

Responsibilities include policy development, surveillance, KYC/CDD oversight, SAR filings, and AML training. A FSRA/DFSA background and a degree in business or law are preferred for this pivotal role.

Qualifications

• FSRA/DFSA experience in UAE compliance is required.
• Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks and AML guidelines.
• 4–6 years of compliance experience in regulated industries.
• FSRA/DFSA-approved person preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Law or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures.
• Implement a risk-based compliance program.
• Conduct trade surveillance and transaction monitoring.
• Provide regulatory guidance to staff, the SEO and the Board.
• Prepare and present compliance reports for the Board.
• Maintain AML policies and oversee KYC/CDD processes.
• Identify, analyze and report suspicious transactions.
• Provide AML training and advisory support.
• Act as primary contact for filing SARs.

Skills

FSRA/DFSA experience

UAE regulatory knowledge

AML/KYC proficiency

Regulatory reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, or related field

Tools

SQL for compliance data analysis

Job description

Thndr is seeking a Compliance Officer & MLRO (COMLRO) in the UAE to lead regulatory compliance and financial crime programs. You will be the primary regulator liaison, advising the Board and SEO on risk and controls, with deep UAE regulatory expertise.

Responsibilities include policy development, surveillance, KYC/CDD oversight, SAR filings, and AML training. A FSRA/DFSA background and a degree in business or law are preferred for this pivotal role.