Compliance Coordinator.

Position Overview: The Compliance Coordinator in Real Estate is responsible for ensuring that the real estate company complies with all relevant anti-money laundering laws and regulations. This profile will develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures to prevent, detect, and report money laundering activities and suspicious transactions. This role requires a thorough understanding of the UAE's regulatory framework, risk management, and best practices in anti-money laundering compliance and good understanding of generating and monitoring “Contracts”.

Key Responsibilities

Policy Development and Implementation:Develop and update AML policies and procedures in line with UAE regulations and international best practices.Ensure effective implementation of these policies across the organization.Risk Assessment and Management:Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential AML risks in the real estate sector.Develop and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks.Monitoring and Reporting:Monitor transactions for signs of money laundering activities.Investigate suspicious activities and prepare reports for submission to relevant authorities.Maintain records of all transactions and reports in compliance with regulatory requirements.Training and Awareness:Develop and deliver training programs for employees on AML regulations and the importance of compliance.Ensure all staff are aware of their responsibilities regarding AML compliance.Regulatory Compliance:Stay updated with changes in AML laws and regulations in the UAE.Ensure the company’s AML policies are in compliance with the latest regulations.Liaise with regulatory bodies and respond to their requests and inquiries.Audit and Review:Conduct regular audits of the AML compliance program to ensure its effectiveness.Review and update AML policies and procedures as necessary.Collaboration:Work closely with other departments, such as legal, finance, and operations, to ensure a comprehensive approach to AML compliance.Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies during inspections and reviews.Contracts:Ability to create and proof-read contracts and apply legal logic to amend the contracts.

Qualifications

Education: Degree or Certification in AML (such as ACAMS) is preferred.Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in AML compliance, preferably within the real estate sector or financial services.Experience in dealing with KYC, EDD understanding, Sanction Screening Knowledge.Preferably with Banking experience.Experience with Client on-boardingLanguage: Excellent command of English (Fluency in Arabic will be an added advantage).Salary:AED 4000 - 6500 plus quarter bonusEmployment visa/Labor cardMedical insuranceAnnual ticket allowanceThis vacancy needs to be filled immediately so candidates should only apply if they are able to join immediately.