Compliance Officer

Our client is a growing financial services firm licensed by the Capital Market Authority. They’re looking for a Compliance Officer to join the team. This is a broad, hands-on role for a compliance professional who wants real exposure to the whole compliance function. You’ll help make sure the business keeps meeting CMA regulations, UAE AML/CFT legislation and its own internal policies, and you’ll work closely with senior management.Day to day, you’ll review and approve client onboarding. That covers KYC, CDD and EDD, sanctions screening and PEP reviews. You’ll also keep the firm’s activities within the scope of its licence. You’ll maintain and update compliance policies, procedures and registers, including the complaints, breaches and conflicts of interest registers. You’ll carry out compliance reviews and periodic testing across onboarding, AML, complaints, marketing and operations. You’ll also sign off marketing materials, websites and client communications, and manage client complaints from receipt and investigation through to resolution and root-cause analysis.You’ll be the link between compliance and the rest of the business. You’ll work with Operations, Customer Support, Finance, HR, Marketing and Technology to build compliance into everyday processes. You’ll support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections, and manage regulatory filings and notifications. You’ll track regulatory developments and explain what they mean for the business. You’ll also prepare compliance reports and management information for senior management and the Board, and escalate material issues when needed. Above all, you’ll help build a culture of transparency, ethical conduct and regulatory awareness.To be considered, you’ll need 1–3 years’ experience in Compliance, AML/CFT, Financial Crime, Regulatory Compliance or Risk Management within a regulated financial institution. The CISI UAE Financial Rules & Regulations and CISI Combating Financial Crime qualifications are both mandatory, and CAMS is a strong advantage. In return, you'll receive a salary of 20,000 AED. If you’re detail-focused, confident working with stakeholders, and want to grow your career in UAE compliance, we’d love to hear from you.