Senior Compliance, AML and Risk Officer

Senior Compliance, AML and Risk Officer  
The Role: 
We are seeking a strategic and proactive Senior Compliance, AML and Risk Officer to join our team in a rapidly growing, fast-paced and agile environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in building the Company’s compliance and risk framework, supporting regulatory readiness and providing independent oversight to the Board and senior management.

The main responsibilities of the position include:

- Establish and administer the Compliance Management System, including compliance, AML/CFT and risk policies, procedures, controls and monitoring arrangements.

- Monitor compliance with VARA, AML/CFT, consumer-protection and other applicable requirements, identifying emerging risks, weaknesses and material breaches and ensuring appropriate corrective action.

- Conduct AML/CFT and broader business risk assessments, strengthen controls in response to identified risks, and oversee the Company’s overall risk exposure.

- Monitor and report suspicious transactions in accordance with applicable requirements, including relevant anonymity-enhanced transactions and clients where required.

- Prepare consolidated reports for the Board covering compliance activities, audits, AML/CFT effectiveness, risk exposures, material findings, non-compliance and remediation progress.

- Maintain accurate records and ensure reports and supporting documentation are available to VARA and other relevant authorities when requested.

- Support the development and maintenance of business continuity and disaster recovery arrangements.

- Train and advise the Board, senior management and employees on compliance, AML/CFT and risk-management obligations.

- Collaborate with Legal, Licensing, Operations, Technology and other stakeholders to embed effective controls across the business.

Main requirements:

- Degree in Law, Business, Finance, Economics or a related field.

- At least 5 years of relevant compliance experience, including handling AML/CFT matters.

- Proven experience in financial services or online trading industry.

- Experience with VARA or a comparable regulatory regime is strongly preferred.

- Solid understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance principles.

- Relevant professional qualifications in compliance, AML or risk management; CAMS or equivalent is an advantage.

- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.

- Comfortable building processes and controls in a new and rapidly developing business

- Ability to prioritise multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

- Integrity of character and high levels of confidentiality.

- Excellent written and verbal English.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefit from:

- Attractive remuneration package

- Private health insurance

- Intellectually stimulating work environment

- Continuous personal development and international training opportunities

The Hiring Experience: What Awaits You

- Let’s Connect – Intro Chat with Talent Acquisition

- Deep Dive – First Interview with Your Future Team

- Bring It to Life – Role-Specific Take-Home Task

- Final Connection – Final Interview

Type of employment : Full-time

Location : Dubai

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