Compliance Officer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee KYC, CDD, and EDD processes for new and existing clients.
• Conduct sanctions screening and client risk assessments in line with regulatory requirements.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of AML/CFT policies, procedures, and controls.
• Prepare and submit Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) through relevant regulatory platforms, including goAML.
• Perform client classification and risk-rating assessments.
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure ongoing compliance with UAE laws and regulations.
• Support internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance inspections.
• Develop and maintain standardised onboarding documentation and KYC frameworks.
• Identify opportunities to improve compliance workflows and onboarding efficiency.
• Deliver compliance guidance and awareness training to internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and regulatory documentation.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure compliance requirements are met without unnecessary business disruption.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Banking, Business Administration, Accounting, Law, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of compliance experience within the UAE.
• Experience within a bank, exchange house, insurance company, insurance brokerage, or other regulated financial services environment.
• Strong knowledge of:
• KYC, CDD, and EDD processes
• AML/CFT frameworks
• STR/SAR reporting and goAML requirements
• Sanctions screening and monitoring
• Client risk assessment and classification
• Regulatory reporting and audit management
• UAE compliance and regulatory requirements
• Experience designing or implementing onboarding, KYC, or compliance documentation frameworks.
• Exposure to process improvement and workflow optimisation initiatives.
• Ability to engage effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• ACAMS (CAMS)

• ICA Certification (International Compliance Association)

• AML or Compliance Diplomas
• Other recognised compliance certifications

Preferred Experience

• Experience within insurance brokerage, insurance, banking, or other regulated financial institutions.
• Exposure to policy placement and client onboarding lifecycles.
• Experience supporting compliance training and awareness initiatives.
• Understanding of accounting operations and financial controls.

Key Competencies

• Regulatory Knowledge
• Risk Assessment
• Attention to Detail
• Stakeholder Management
• Sound Judgement and Decision-Making

• Strong Communication Skills

• Integrity and Professionalism

• Process Improvement Mindset

• Ability to Influence and Challenge Constructively
• Organisational and Time Management Skills
• If you are a compliance professional with strong UAE regulatory knowledge and a practical approach to risk management and business support, we would welcome your application.