AML Compliance Officer

1 week ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Imtiaz Real Estate Investment & Development LLC Full time
  1. Regulatory Compliance


• Ensure compliance with UAE AML/CFT laws, Cabinet Decision 10/2019, FIU, CBUAE, SCA,

VARA, and MOE DNFBP guidelines.


• Monitor regulatory updates and update internal policies.


• Maintain AML manuals, procedures, and risk assessments.

  1. Customer Due Diligence (CDD & EDD)


• Oversee KYC onboarding for individuals and entities.


• Conduct risk-based CDD and EDD for high-risk clients.


• Validate SOF/SOW and client documentation.

  1. Transaction Monitoring


• Monitor client transactions for unusual activity.


• Review alerts and escalate cases when required.


• Perform periodic reviews based on risk classification.

  1. Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR/STR)


• Investigate alerts and file STR/SAR reports via goAML FIU.


• Act as primary contact with the FIU.


• Maintain confidentiality of reporting.

  1. Risk Assessment


• Maintain Business Risk Assessment (BRA).


• Identify emerging risks and mitigation actions.

  1. Training & Awareness


• Conduct annual AML training sessions.


• Maintain regulatory training logs.

  1. Internal Controls & Audit


• Perform internal AML audits.


• Maintain records for minimum regulatory retention periods.


• Support regulatory inspections.

  1. Sanctions Screening


• Perform name and transaction screening.


• Monitor UN, OFAC, EU, UK, and UAE sanctions lists.


• Escalate positive/possible matches promptly.

  1. Reporting & Governance


• Prepare monthly/quarterly reports for management.


• Advise senior leadership on AML risks.


• Support independent AML reviews.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education


• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, Business, or related field


• Preferred certifications: CAMS, CGSS, ICA Diploma, CFE

Experience


• 3–7 years of AML/Compliance experience in UAE

Skills


• Strong analytical and investigative capabilities


• Knowledge of KYC, EDD, sanctions, fraud, and risk assessment


• Experience with approved UAE AML screening tools


• Strong communication and confidentiality ethics

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