We are hiring a Senior Compliance Officer to support the Head of Compliance in upholding regulatory standards and strengthening compliance controls. The role covers KYC/AML, client onboarding, compliance monitoring, regulatory reporting, and internal controls in the FX and CFDs industry.
Key responsibilities:
– Support the development and maintenance of compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory frameworks.
– Conduct compliance monitoring, identify potential breaches and risks, and assess control gaps.
– Review client onboarding, KYC, CDD, EDD, background checks, sanctions screening, and risk assessments.
– Review high-risk clients and escalate suspicious activity or AML concerns when necessary.
– Support transaction monitoring and the review and escalation of SARs/STRs.
– Keep client records and compliance documentation accurate and current.
– Assist with regulatory audits, inspections, reporting, and submissions.
– Track regulatory developments and help implement required changes.
– Provide compliance guidance and assist with AML/KYC training and awareness.
Requirements:
– Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Risk Management, Audit, or a related discipline.
– 4–6 years of Compliance or AML/KYC experience, including experience in the FX and CFDs industry.
– Strong understanding of UAE regulatory requirements, AML/CFT, KYC/CDD/EDD, sanctions, and transaction monitoring.
– Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving abilities.
– Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
– Fluency in written and spoken English.
– CAMS, ICA, or a similar certification is an advantage.
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