Compliance and AML Analyst

2 weeks ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates International Free Zone Authority | IFZA Full time $70,000 - $110,000 per year

Job overview:

Ensure adherence to regulatory standards and industry best practices. The Compliance & AML Analyst will possess specialised knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience around compliance, to use independent judgment in the performance of their duties and be capable of carrying out work with little guidance or supervision.

Main responsibilities:

Regulatory Compliance


• Implement and maintain AML/CFT policies and controls aligned with UAE DNFBP regulations

for Corporate Service Providers, Real Estate Brokers and Accounting Firms.


• Ensure day-to-day adherence to supervisory obligations and sector-specific requirements.


• Conduct sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening. Review and escalate credible alerts.

Customer Due Diligence (CDD/EDD):


• Perform KYC/KYB, UBO verification and purpose-of-relationship assessments tailored to each

DNFBP type.


• CSP: Assess ownership structures, source of capital and business activity.


• Real Estate: Validate property purposes, funding source and transactional counterparties.


• Accounting: Review financial flows, revenue streams, and tax-related risks.


• Assign risk ratings using customer, geographic, and sector-specific risk factors. Conduct

ongoing monitoring and trigger-event reviews.

Reporting and Escalations:


• Identify and escalate unusual or suspicious activity relevant to each DNFBP sector.


• Maintain STR/SAR registers and support timely filing of goAML reports.


• Document escalation rationale and outcomes clearly.

Training and Awareness


• Support delivery of targeted AML/CFT training for CSP, Real Estate, and accounting teams.


• Communicate regulatory updates, circulars and evolving sector risk indicators.

Record Keeping


• Maintain complete, audit-ready CDD, EDD, monitoring and risk-assessment records across all

DNFBP sectors.


• Ensure minimum five-year retention in line with regulatory requirements.

Monitoring and Review


• Conduct sector-specific file testing and quality checks to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards.


• Validate screening results, onboarding completeness, and risk classifications.


• Assist with internal and regulatory audits by preparing accurate evidence and explanations.

Educational Qualifications


• ACAMS certification


• Bachelor's Degree Required

Nature of Experience


• Experience in compliance operations, AML/CFT processes, and regulatory administration. Strong understanding of UAE AML laws and DNFBP requirements.


• Exposure to CSP, Real Estate or Accounting compliance is beneficial.

Behavioural Competencies


• Should be a self-starter: bright, motivated, and dynamic, capable of paying attention to detail and maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive compliance data.

Experience


•Minimum 5 years of relevant experience (with a strong focus on DNFBP sector and KYC Due Diligence

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