Compliance Officer

Client: Confidential Reputable Bank / Regulated Financial InstitutionEmployment Type: Full-timeExperience: 1–4 yearsRecruitment Partner: Line TwoAbout the RoleLine Two is supporting a confidential reputable bank / regulated financial institution in Abu Dhabi to hire a Compliance Officer. This role will support day-to-day activities across compliance, risk management, internal controls, monitoring, documentation, reporting, and issue tracking within a regulated environment.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport compliance and risk activities across business, operations, and support functions.Assist with compliance monitoring, risk assessments, control reviews, and documentation checks.Support KYC/CDD, AML, sanctions screening, and regulatory compliance workflows where applicable.Maintain risk registers, issue logs, action trackers, evidence files, and audit-ready documentation.Assist with identifying gaps, exceptions, control weaknesses, and recurring process issues.Follow up with stakeholders on remediation actions and pending compliance/risk items.Support preparation of management reporting/MI on risks, open actions, exceptions, and key trends.Coordinate with Compliance, Risk, Internal Audit, Operations, and Business teams to strengthen controls.Assist with policy/procedure updates, SOPs, checklists, and internal governance documents.Support internal/external audit and regulatory review requests by preparing documentation and evidence packs.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Law, Risk, Economics, or a related field.1–4 years experience in compliance, risk, AML/KYC, internal controls, internal audit, banking operations, fintech operations, or regulated financial services.Good understanding of compliance, risk management, controls, documentation standards, and issue tracking.Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately with trackers, reports, and evidence files.Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is a plus.Preferred / Nice to HaveExperience in banking, fintech, payments, insurance, consulting, or regulated financial services.Exposure to compliance monitoring, KYC/CDD, risk assessments, RCSA, internal controls, or audit support.Familiarity with tools such as World-Check/Refinitiv, Dow Jones, GRC platforms, case management tools, or similar.Certifications or progress toward: ICA / CAMS / CIA / CFE / GRCP or similar.How to ApplyApply via LinkedIn with your updated CV. Please include your notice period, current location, and UAE work authorization/visa status if applicable.Data note: Please avoid including unnecessary sensitive personal information in your CV.Equal OpportunityWe welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Hiring decisions are based on skills, experience, potential, and role requirements.Follow Line Two for weekly roles across compliance, AML, KYC, risk, internal audit, financial crime, and governance across the GCC.