Compliance Officer & MLRO - New CSP Launch (part of MFO group)

On behalf of our client, a well-established multi-family office (MFO) based in the DIFC, we are looking for an experienced Compliance Officer & MLRO to lead compliance for the launch of a new Corporate Service Provider (CSP) business.In this challenging role your main responsibilities will include but not limited to:Acting as the designated MLRO and authorised Compliance Officer, and principal contact for the DFSA and UAE authorities on AML, sanctions and financial crime mattersDesigning and putting in place all compliance policies, procedures, systems and controls for the new CSP from scratchReviewing client onboarding: CDD, enhanced due diligence, UBO, source of funds / wealth, and sanctions / PEP / adverse-media screeningMaintaining the business-wide risk assessment, client risk ratings and regulatory obligations registerHandling suspicious activity reports and making external reporting decisionsRunning the compliance monitoring programme, AML training, record keeping and regular reporting to senior management and the BoardAdvising management on regulatory developments and new initiatives as the business growsThe successful candidate will hold the following qualities5+ years of compliance experience, preferably in the UAE with DIFC / DFSA exposureProven experience as an MLRO and authorised Compliance Officer with the DFSA for a DNFBP (CSP)Previous DFSA authorisation is a plusStrong enhanced due diligence experienceKnowledge of the DFSA AML Rulebook and UAE Federal AML / CFT / CPF and sanctions requirementsBachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, Compliance or a related field; CAMS, ICA, CISI or equivalent preferredWilling to work fully remotely, in a small team – flexibility and willingness to adapt are essentialWilling to join a new CSP launch within an established MFO and to build all processes from scratchComfortable with a slow start with the focus on building processesStrong judgement, discretion, and written and verbal communication skillsRole detailsSeniority Level: Mid-Senior / Senior level

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Fully remote If you possess the above qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please apply online.

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