Associate Compliance Manager (Mandarin Speaker)

Role overview

AML/KYC and client lifecycle

• Oversee client KYC onboarding and renewals, including EDD for high-risk relationships, and resolve overdue due diligence items and exceptions.
• Assess STR/SAR alerts, coordinate EDD cases, handle sanctions and retrospective screening alerts, and sample and audit completed KYC files.
• Maintain compliance system parameters such as risk ratings and watchlists.

Reporting and regulatory compliance

• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual branch reports for Head Office and support compliance system management and related communications.
• Prepare UAE FIU IEMS reports and assist the MLRO with regulator inquiries.
• Prepare enforcement case studies, quarterly regulatory trend reports, and operational reports for management and Head Office.
• Support DFSA Annual Return filing and AML risk assessments.

Policy, systems, and training

• Review, update, and implement compliance and AML policies aligned with DFSA regulations; assess customer and transaction risks and escalate to the department head.
• Lead remediation of Head Office and Internal Audit findings and implement preventive measures.
• Support screening and case-management system optimization, regulatory gap analysis, compliance committee materials, and training initiatives.
• Support compliance training sessions for new employees and business departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Business, or a related field.
• Fluent English and Mandarin are required.
• Financial sector and banking compliance experience are preferred.
• Relevant experience includes AML/KYC operations, STR/SAR assessment, EDD, client lifecycle management, risk governance, audit remediation, policy implementation, sampling, exception resolution, and system optimization.
• A collaborative approach toward business and compliance teams is sought.