Compliance Officer & MLRO – Russian Speaker (UAE Experience Required)

Role Overview

Compliance Officer & Mlro

Key Responsibilitiesaml And Cft Compliance & Mlro Duties

• Act as the designated MLRO and manage goAML reporting (STR, SAR, DPMSR, TFS).
• Ensure compliance with UAE AML/CFT regulations and internal policies.
• Conduct KYC, CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, and ongoing monitoring.
• Escalate compliance concerns, high-risk clients, and regulatory breaches to management.
• Participate in AML audits, compliance reviews, and risk assessments.

Client Documentation & File Governance

• Maintain client onboarding files and compliance documentation.
• Implement document checklists, naming conventions, and file retention procedures.
• Track KYC refresh requirements and expired documents.
• Conduct periodic file reviews and ensure audit-ready records.
• Monitor remediation actions and file completeness.

Compliance Operations

• Maintain and update compliance policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Support UBO, ESR, and corporate compliance requirements.
• Coordinate compliance activities across UAE and selected Hong Kong entities.
• Deliver compliance training and guidance to internal teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum
• 3–5 years of UAE AML/CFT compliance experience
• .
• Experience within
• DNFBP, corporate services, trust/company formation, fiduciary services, or financial services
• .
• Hands-on experience with:
• goAML reporting

• KYC, CDD, EDD

• Sanctions screening
• Compliance monitoring
• Strong knowledge of:
• UAE AML/CFT regulations
• UBO
• ESR
• Risk-based compliance frameworks
• Experience with

Hong Kong Tcsp Compliance

• is an advantage.
• Excellent documentation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Certifications

• ACAMS
• ICA
• CGSS

Languages

• **English (Required)**
• **Russian (Required)**
• **Cantonese or Mandarin (Advantage)**