Compliance Officer

3 days ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates AHOY Full time

Our client, a high-growth fintech operating out of the DIFC, is looking for a seasoned Compliance Officer & MLRO to join their leadership team. This is a DFSA Authorised Individual role, and the ideal hire will take full ownership of the firm's Compliance and AML/CFT frameworks while supporting the business through its next phase of growth.

This opportunity is meant for someone who has built and run compliance structures inside DFSA-regulated entities — not someone who has only advised from the outside. If you've been the go-to person for regulatory engagement, board reporting, AML governance, and day-to-day controls within a licensed firm, we'd love to introduce you.

What You'll Lead
1. Compliance Oversight
  • Build, enhance, and operationalise a DFSA-aligned compliance framework.
  • Draft, maintain, and enforce internal policies across DIFC and broader UAE regulations.
  • Stay ahead of regulatory updates and interpret their impact on business activities.
  • Prepare and submit DFSA reports, notifications, and returns with accuracy and speed.
  • Advise senior leadership and the Board, ensuring compliance is embedded in strategic decisions.
2. AML / CTF Governance (MLRO Responsibilities)
  • Oversee and maintain all AML/CFT systems, controls, and daily processes.
  • Act as the key point of contact for the DFSA and FIU for AML-related matters.
  • Review suspicious activity reports, decide escalation paths, and file SARs where necessary.
  • Respond to regulator and law-enforcement requests.
  • Ensure AML policies are in line with the DFSA AML Rulebook and global best practices.
  • Continuously assess ML/TF and sanctions risks to strengthen internal controls.
3. Monitoring & Internal Controls
  • Manage the compliance monitoring plan: periodic reviews, testing, and reporting.
  • Document and resolve incidents or breaches with clear root-cause analysis.
  • Conduct internal audits or thematic reviews, sharing findings and remediation progress.
  • Maintain all compliance records for inspection readiness.
4. Training & Culture
  • Design and deliver ongoing compliance and AML training for all employees.
  • Drive a culture of accountability and regulatory awareness across teams.
  • Ensure compliance with CPD, competency requirements, and record-keeping.
  • Champion a "shared responsibility" approach to compliance — not a checkbox function.
5. Cross-Functional Risk Partnership
  • Partner with legal, product, ops, and finance teams on risk assessments.
  • Support new product launches and market entries with early regulatory guidance.
  • Work closely with Risk & Finance to align prudential, operational, and compliance controls.
Requirements
  • UAE-based and eligible for DFSA Authorised Individual approval.
  • Proven experience as a Compliance Officer/MLRO within a DFSA-regulated firm.
  • 10+ years in compliance, AML/CFT, or regulatory roles in financial services.
  • Minimum 3 years in a DFSA-regulated firm in an in-house capacity (not consultancy).
  • Hands-on track record managing DFSA frameworks, inspections, supervision, and remediation.
  • Strong knowledge of the DFSA Rulebook, UAE Federal AML laws, and global AML/CTF frameworks (FATF, Wolfsberg).
  • Experience building or scaling compliance/AML programs from scratch.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management capability.
Preferred
  • Experience in fintech, payments, or startup environments.
  • Direct involvement in DFSA inspections or thematic reviews.
  • Certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or equivalent.
  • Ability to operate autonomously, exercise sound judgment, and own DFSA-mandated functions.

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