Head of Compliance & MLRO - Dubai ( DIFC )
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About the Role
We are currently seeking an experienced Head of Compliance & Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to lead the compliance function for our Dubai (DIFC) branch.
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Overview
We are currently seeking an experienced
Head of Compliance & Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
to lead the compliance function for our
Dubai (DIFC) branch
.
This is a
senior, standalone role
requiring a high‑calibre professional with
deep local regulatory knowledge
and the confidence to operate independently in a regulated wholesale banking environment.
The Role
This position combines
Head of Compliance
and
Mlro
- responsibilities and plays a critical role in safeguarding the business and maintaining strong, trusted relationships with the regulator.
- You will:
- Act as
- Head of Compliance and MLRO
- for the Dubai branch
- Serve as the
- primary point of contact with the DFSA
- Ensure compliance with DFSA rules, UAE regulations, and internal policies
- Oversee regulatory reporting, risk assessments, and control frameworks
- Advise the business on onboarding, KYC, UBO structures, and complex ownership models
- Provide pragmatic, culturally aware compliance guidance in a Middle East context
- Support a wholesale banking model where clients are originated locally and booked internationally.
- Locally reporting into the Senior Executive Officer (SEO) and functionally reporting into the Head of Compliance EMEA
- This role
- has no direct reports
- and requires a strong self‑starter who can operate with authority, independence, and sound judgement
- .
Essential
- **DFSA authorized individual with experience working with the DFSA**
- **Current or prior experience in the UAE / Middle Ea**
- st Senior compliance experience withi
- n Wholesale Bank
- Proven experience acting a
- s MLRO
- Strong understanding of complex ownership structures and locally sensitive KYC requirements
- Ability to operate confidently as a registered senior compliance officer
Highly Preferred
- Experience within th
- e DIFC
- Background with international banks operating in the Middle East
- Posting window:
- Limited time only.
- *Please note: This role is not suitable for candidates seeking their first move into the Middle East or without DFSA exposure.*
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