Compliance Analyst
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1\. AML/CFT \& Financial Crime Compliance •Assist the MLRO in implementing and maintaining the AML/CFT framework in line with FATF, VARA, and international standards •Conduct transaction monitoring reviews (crypto \& FX trades) to detect suspicious activity •Investigate alerts related to: oMoney laundering oTerrorist financing oMarket abuse (insider trading, manipulation) •Prepare and escalate Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs/SARs) to t
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1. AML/CFT & Financial Crime Compliance
- Assist the MLRO in implementing and maintaining the AML/CFT framework in line with FATF, VARA, and international standards
- Conduct transaction monitoring reviews (crypto & FX trades) to detect suspicious activity
- Investigate alerts related to:
- oMoney laundering
- oTerrorist financing
- oMarket abuse (insider trading, manipulation)
- Prepare and escalate Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs/SARs) to the MLRO
- Support filing of regulatory reports to relevant authorities
2. KYC / CDD / EDD Oversight
- Review and approve customer onboarding (KYC/CDD/EDD)
- Perform risk-based assessments for retail and institutional clients
- Ensure screening against:
- oSanctions lists (OFAC, UN, EU, HMT)
oPEP (Politically Exposed Persons)
- oAdverse media
- Handle high-risk client reviews and periodic KYC refreshes
3. Transaction Monitoring & Investigations
- Analyze trading patterns across:
- oCrypto exchange activity
- oForex trading accounts
- Identify red flags such as:
- oLayering and structuring
- oWash trading / spoofing
- oUnusual volume spikes or arbitrage abuse
- Document findings and maintain audit-ready investigation reports
4. Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
- Support compliance with:
oVARA Rulebooks (if UAE-based)
- oFSCA / offshore FX regulations
- Assist in:
- oRegulatory audits and inspections
- oInternal compliance reviews
- oSubmission of regulatory returns
- Maintain compliance registers (breaches, incidents, STR logs)
5. Policies, Controls & Governance
- Assist in drafting and updating:
- oAML/CFT Policy
- oSanctions Policy
oMarket Conduct & Abuse Policy
- Ensure implementation of internal controls and procedures
- Monitor adherence to policies across departments\|
6. Sanctions & Screening
- Conduct ongoing screening of:
- oCustomers
- oWallet addresses (blockchain analytics tools like Chainalysis)
- Investigate potential sanctions exposure
- Escalate high-risk matches to MLRO immediately
7. Training & Awareness
- Deliver AML/CFT and compliance training to staff
- Support awareness on:
- oRed flags in crypto & forex
- oRegulatory obligations
- Assist in maintaining training records
8. Deputy MLRO Responsibilities
- Act as MLRO in their absence
- Handle urgent escalations and regulatory communications
- Ensure continuity of compliance function
- Provide advisory to business units on compliance risks
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