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AML Specialist

2 hours ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates METAWORLD TECHNOLOGY FZ-LLC Full time

Company Overview:

We are a leading private investment firm with international operations across multiple sectors, including Finance & Tax Consulting and Advisory, Real Estate (property management, listings, brokerage, rentals, business center leasing), Software Development, and Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies. Our multi-sector operations require dedicated AML and compliance expertise to ensure regulatory adherence and protect the integrity of our global business.

Job Overview:

The AML (Anti-Money Laundering) Specialist / Compliance Officer plays a crucial role in supporting the organization's compliance framework, particularly in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and client onboarding processes within real estate, corporate services, and fintech operations. The ideal candidate will have strong regulatory knowledge, practical experience with AML/CFT policies, and the ability to liaise effectively with clients and regulatory authorities.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. AML Framework & Policy Management
  2. Draft, review, update, and implement AML/CFT policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned with UAE regulatory requirements and risk-based methodologies.
  3. Assess and refine risk-rating frameworks, ensuring robust and consistent application across all business lines.

  4. Provide subject-matter guidance to internal teams on AML best practices and regulatory expectations.

  5. Client Onboarding, Due Diligence & Monitoring

  6. Conduct comprehensive Know your customer (KYC), Customer due diligence (CDD), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for clients, with specialization in real estate, corporate services, and high-risk sectors.
  7. Perform client risk assessments during onboarding and periodic reviews, ensuring accuracy of risk categorizations.

  8. Monitor client activities, triggers, and red flags to ensure ongoing compliance.

  9. Regulatory Compliance & Reporting

  10. Manage and support compliance obligations specific to DNFBPs, including entity registration, ongoing submissions, and regulatory updates.
  11. Handle mandatory reporting requirements through GoAML, EOCN, and other UAE regulatory portals with accuracy and attention to deadlines.

  12. Prepare and file Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with AML laws.

  13. Stakeholder & Authority Engagement

  14. Liaise with regulatory authorities, law enforcement, and supervisory bodies on compliance matters.
  15. Coordinate with internal departments—including the Head of Compliance, Legal, Client Relations, and Operations—to ensure seamless compliance integration across all activities.

  16. Support client-facing teams with AML/CFT clarifications during onboarding and client lifecycle management.

  17. Fintech & Payment Compliance (Advantage)

  18. Provide compliance support on fintech-related AML/CFT matters, including payment gateway operations, digital onboarding, and transaction monitoring frameworks.
  19. Assist in evaluating fintech clients' AML controls, system processes, and risk exposures.

Requirements

  • Qualifications & Experience
  • 2–4 years of AML/CFT or regulatory compliance experience within the UAE.
  • Professional AML/CFT certification such as ICA, CAMS, or equivalent required.
  • Proven experience drafting AML/CFT policies, conducting risk assessments, and implementing risk-based AML/CFT programs.
  • Hands-on experience with KYC, CDD, EDD, and onboarding processes, ideally within real estate or corporate services.
  • Working knowledge of DNFBP regulatory obligations and UAE reporting systems (GoAML, EOCN).

  • Advantage: experience in fintech, payment gateway compliance, or digital KYC processes.

  • Skills & Competencies

  • Strong analytical and investigative skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent English drafting, communication, and report-writing abilities (Mandatory).
  • Strong proficiency in the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with the Head of Compliance, Group Legal Counsel, and cross-functional teams.
  • High integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to manage sensitive information.