Compliance Team Leader – AML/CFT | Dubai, UAE

Property Shop Investment (PSI) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Compliance Team Leader to oversee and strengthen our Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT) framework.

This role requires a proactive leader with strong regulatory expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to drive a culture of compliance across the organization.

The Compliance Team Leader will develop, implement, and continuously enhance the company’s AML/CFT compliance program. You will oversee compliance operations, lead due diligence activities, ensure regulatory adherence, and act as a trusted advisor to senior management. The role plays a vital part in protecting the organization from financial crime and regulatory risk.

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive AML/CFT compliance program, including policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure the framework effectively prevents, detects, and mitigates money laundering, terrorism financing, and other financial crime risks.
• Continuously update compliance practices to meet evolving regulatory requirements and emerging industry risks.

• Conduct regular AML/CFT risk assessments on clients, products, markets, and geographic exposure.
• Lead compliance monitoring and testing initiatives, ensuring timely resolution of audit findings.
• Oversee transaction monitoring activities and investigate suspicious trends or anomalies.

• Manage Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), particularly for high-risk clients, PEPs, and complex corporate structures.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of STRs, SARs, PEP reviews, sanctions alerts, and other regulatory submissions.
• Lead internal investigations and recommend corrective actions where necessary.

• Act as the liaison with regulatory authorities and law enforcement agencies.
• Prepare MLRO reports and provide updates to senior management and the Board on compliance performance, breaches, and key risk indicators.

• Deliver AML/CFT training programs to enhance awareness across the organization.
• Provide guidance on regulatory interpretation and ensure teams understand compliance requirements.
• Mentor, supervise, and develop compliance team members to maintain strong operational performance.

• Oversee implementation of compliance systems and technology tools that support monitoring, reporting, and automation.
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and risk management.

• Ensure safe working systems and maintain HSE compliance within the compliance department.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• ACAMS certification preferred (or equivalent AML/CFT credential).

• 2–5 years’ experience in compliance, AML/CFT, risk management, or financial crime roles.
• Proven background in CDD, EDD, AML investigations, regulatory reporting, and compliance operations.

• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations, sanctions, and industry best practices.
• Excellent analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Experience with compliance monitoring systems and risk-based frameworks.
• Strong communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management, auditing, and fraud awareness.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

• Effectiveness and timely update of AML/CFT policies and controls
• Quality and timeliness of risk assessments and investigations
• Compliance with regulatory reporting requirements
• Accuracy of CDD/EDD and transaction monitoring processes
• Team development and performance improvement
• Strength of regulatory relationships and audit outcomes