Compliance Officer & MLRO

Role: Compliance Officer & MLRO

Location: DIFC

Reporting To: Senior Leadership

About the Role

As a Compliance Officer & MLRO, you will ensure the firm operates within all regulatory and legal requirements. You will manage the compliance function, lead anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) initiatives, and act as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities. This is a hands-on role that combines governance, monitoring, and advisory responsibilities.

What You’ll Do:

Regulatory Oversight

• Implement and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and manuals.
• Monitor adherence to financial regulations and internal standards.
• Advise leadership on regulatory obligations and upcoming changes.
• Conduct internal audits and compliance risk assessments.
• Support new products, services, and client onboarding processes.

AML / CFT Leadership (MLRO Responsibilities)

• Lead the firm’s AML/CFT program and maintain compliance with relevant laws.
• Oversee KYC/KYB, CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring, and reporting processes.
• Manage sanctions screening, PEP, and adverse media checks.
• Investigate and escalate suspicious activities to authorities.
• Provide training on AML/CFT policies and procedures.

Training & Governance

• Drive awareness of regulatory obligations across the firm.
• Conduct regular compliance and AML/CFT training sessions.
• Prepare periodic compliance reports for leadership review.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Lead monitoring and testing programs to assess regulatory compliance.
• Review client onboarding and transactions for potential issues.
• Maintain risk registers and track remediation of gaps or breaches.

Regulatory Engagement

• Serve as the key contact for regulators on compliance and AML/CFT matters.
• Manage requests, inspections, and notifications regarding breaches or personnel changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Law, Finance, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years in financial services compliance, preferably with AML/CFT experience.
• Strong understanding of local and international regulations.
• Professional certifications (CAMS, ICA, CRCMP, CISI) preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• High integrity and ethical standards.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of handling competing priorities independently.

Think you’re the perfect fit? Apply now or drop your CV at jinal@fintop.co.uk let’s make things happen!