United Arab Emirates AML Onboarding - Vice President

TALENTMATE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

iCapital seeks a VP, Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to lead its UAE AML/CTF/CPF framework within Regulatory and Compliance. This role oversees risk-based programs, liaises with UAE regulators, and drives investigations and reporting of suspicious activity.

The position requires extensive experience in alternatives, fund structuring, and AML/KYC for private funds in the UAE/Middle East, with strong communication and leadership abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years in alternatives, with private funds and UAE/Middle East RIA experience.
• Experience with fund structuring, formation and reviewing governing documents.
• AML/KYC regulatory expertise for private fund investors and distributors in EMEA.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional in client-facing and internal contexts.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments with learning mindset.
• Self-motivated with project management and process development skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee UAE AML/CFT/CPF compliance framework and align with UAE laws and global standards.
• Act as primary contact for UAE regulators and the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit.
• Oversee investigation, escalation and reporting of suspicious activity with relevant investigations.
• Monitor regulatory developments and lead enhancements to the UAE framework.
• Review EMEA distributor agreements to ensure UAE requirements.
• Serve as the primary AML contact with iCapital Middle East Client Solutions team.

Skills

AML/KYC expertise

Regulatory liaison

Project management

Communication skills

Client-facing professionalism

Job description

About the Role

iCapital is looking for a VP, Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to join its Regulatory and Compliance team to oversee the firm’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) and Counter-Proliferation Financing (CPF) framework in the United Arab Emirates. The VP, MLRO will serve as a financial crime compliance leader responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective, risk-based AML program aligned with iCapital’s UAE activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the UAE AML/CFT/CPF compliance framework and ensure alignment with applicable UAE laws, regulations, and global standards.
• Act as primary contact for applicable UAE regulators and the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit.
• Oversee the investigation, escalation and reporting of suspicious activity in association with relevant investigations.
• Monitor regulatory developments and lead implementation of enhancements to the firm UAE framework.
• Review EMEA distributor agreements to ensure compliance with UAE requirements.
• Serve as the primary AML contact with the iCapital Middle East Client Solutions team.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of alternatives experience, preferably with private funds and registered investment advisor experience in the UAE and Middle East
• Experience in fund structuring and formation, reviewing governing documents for alternative and registered funds.
• AML/KYC expertise of regulatory requirements for private fund investors and distributors in EMEA
• Excellent verbal communication skills and strong ability for personal interaction.
• Professionalism both client-facing and internally.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with a continuous learning mindset.
• Self-motivated with robust project management and process development skills
• JD a plus, but not required

We believe the best ideas and innovation happen when we are together. Employees in this role will work in the office four days, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday.

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Job Details

• Role Level: Not Applicable
• Work Type: Full-Time
• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Abu Dhabi
• Company Website: http://www.icapital.com
• Job Function: Audit & Taxation
• Sector: Technology Information and Internet