Compliance Officer / Trust Lawyer (Russian Speaker)
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**Location:** Dubai, UAE **Employment Type:** Full-Time **Salary:** AED 15,000 – AED 18,000 (depending on experience) **Languages:** English + Russian (Mandatory) **Industry:** Trust Services / Corporate Services / Fiduciary / Financial Services **Role Overview** We are seeking a highly skilled professional with experience in **AML/CFT compliance and/or trust and legal advisory services** to join our growing team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will support both **regulat
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Full Job Posting
Salary
AED 15,000 – AED 18,000 (depending on experience)
Industry
Trust Services / Corporate Services / Fiduciary / Financial Services
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled professional with experience in
AML/CFT compliance and/or trust and legal advisory services
to join our growing team in Dubai.
The ideal candidate will support both
regulatory compliance functions (MLRO duties, AML monitoring, goAML reporting)
and
trust/legal operations including drafting, structuring, and client advisory work
.
This is a hybrid role combining
compliance leadership and legal/trust expertise
, suitable for candidates with either a strong compliance background or trust/legal advisory experience within regulated financial or corporate services environments.
Aml And Cft Compliance & Mlro Duties
- Act as or support the designated
Mlro (Money Laundering Reporting Officer)
- Handle
- goAML reporting (STR, SAR, DPMSR, TFS)
- Conduct
- KYC, CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, and ongoing monitoring
- Ensure compliance with
- UAE AML/CFT regulations and Free Zone requirements
- Escalate high-risk clients, suspicious activities, and compliance breaches
- Support AML audits, compliance reviews, and risk assessments
- Maintain and update compliance policies, procedures, and risk frameworks
Trust & Legal Advisory Responsibilities
- Draft and review
- Trust Deeds, agreements, and legal documentation
- Provide legal advice on
- trust structures, corporate structures, and fiduciary services
- Support establishment and administration of trust structures in compliance with regulations
- Maintain legal templates, precedents, and documentation standards
- Monitor regulatory developments affecting trusts and international structuring
Client Documentation & Governance
- Maintain client onboarding files and compliance/legal documentation
- Ensure proper
- file governance, retention policies, and audit readiness
- Track KYC refresh cycles and document validity
- Support internal compliance and legal reviews
Operations & Coordination
- Support
- UBO, ESR, and corporate compliance requirements
- Coordinate compliance and legal activities across UAE and international entities (including Hong Kong exposure where applicable)
- Deliver training and guidance to internal teams
- Assist in development of compliance and trust-related frameworks
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related field
- 3–5+ years of experience in
- AML/CFT compliance or trust/legal services
- Experience in
- DNFBP, fiduciary services, corporate services, or financial services
- Strong knowledge of
- UAE AML/CFT regulations, UBO, ESR, and risk frameworks
- Hands-on experience with
- KYC/CDD/EDD, sanctions screening, and compliance monitoring
- Experience with
- goAML reporting is highly preferred
- Trust law, corporate structuring, or private client experience is an advantage
- Experience with
- Hong Kong TCSP framework is a plus
- Strong legal drafting, analytical, and documentation skills
- Fluency in
Russian (Mandatory)
- English proficiency required
Preferred Certifications
- ACAMS
- ICA
- CGSS
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Compliance Officer / MLRO background in UAE OR
- Trust Lawyer / Corporate Legal Advisor in fiduciary services
- Strong documentation + regulatory mindset
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced regulated environment
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