Hiring for (AML) Officer – UAE
Are you an experienced AML professional looking for a rewarding career in the real estate sector? Join our team and help us strengthen compliance while preventing financial crimes in line with UAE regulations.
Responsibilities:
1. Compliance Monitoring & Transaction Oversight
- Monitor financial transactions to identify and report any suspicious activity.
- Ensure all transactions comply with UAE AML laws, CTF (Counter-Terrorist Financing) regulations, and internal policies.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of local and international financial crime regulations.
2. Risk Assessment & Due Diligence
- Conduct thorough Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) checks on clients and real estate transactions.
- Assess the risk levels of new and existing clients based on AML guidelines.
- Ensure that high-risk transactions undergo Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) when required.
3. Reporting & Documentation
- Prepare and submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to relevant authorities.
- Maintain accurate records of all compliance activities, risk assessments, and audit findings.
- Ensure all required regulatory reports are completed on time.
4. Training & Awareness
- Develop and conduct AML training sessions for employees to increase awareness of compliance policies and procedures.
- Provide guidance to staff on how to detect and report suspicious activities.
5. Internal Audits & Investigations
- Conduct internal compliance audits to assess the company’s adherence to AML laws.
- Investigate any financial irregularities or suspicious transactions and recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborate with regulatory bodies, auditors, and law enforcement when necessary.
Qualifications & Requirements:
✔ Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field.
✔ Experience: Proven experience as an AML Officer, preferably in the real estate industry.
✔ Knowledge: Strong understanding of UAE AML laws, CTF regulations, and compliance frameworks.
✔ Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment abilities.
✔ Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting and staff training.
