Compliance Officer & MLRO

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Compliance Officer to join our team, with a focus on supporting our wealth management/investment operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the ADGM or DIFC regulatory framework (particularly Category 3C or Category 4) and demonstrate expertise across a broad range of compliance and AML activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional to contribute to and influence a strong culture of regulatory integrity and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities Design, review, and revise compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure alignment with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

Oversee all aspects of client and business partner onboarding, trade surveillance, conduct of business monitoring, compliance training, and regulatory reporting.

Promote and embed a strong compliance culture across the organization through engagement, training, and support.

Conduct due diligence and ongoing AML reviews for new and existing clients and business partners.

Serve as the key point of contact with regulators for all AML/CFT and sanctions-related matters, ensuring the implementation of effective and sustainable controls.

Lead and manage all regulatory communications, correspondence, and meetings with regulatory authorities.

Monitor and enhance systems and controls to identify and mitigate AML risks, addressing any gaps through pragmatic and actionable solutions.

Prepare compliance reports for senior management, auditors, and external regulatory bodies as required.

Stay current with regulatory changes and evolving best practices, conducting gap and impact analysis for timely adaptation.

Provide timely, accurate support on compliance-related queries from both internal and external stakeholders.

Review marketing materials and communications to ensure compliance with regulatory and scheme requirements.

Contribute to operational risk management by identifying, evaluating, and mitigating potential risks, and recommending process improvements.

Oversee and monitor compliance progress across our entities in different jurisdictions.