Compliance Officer and MLRO
Organising Institution / Firm
Eden Rose (Recruiting for a DIFC Financial Institution)
Quick Verified Facts
📅 Deadline
Rolling Basis (Official)
📍 Mode / Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DIFC)
💰 Stipend / Pay
Not Specified
🎓 Eligibility
Minimum 5 years' experience in a Compliance Officer & MLRO role within the financial services industry (preferably DIFC); Strong experience in client onboarding and transaction monitoring; Currently living in the UAE; Bachelor's Degree; ACAMS, ACFCS, ICA or equivalent Certification (added advantage); Existing DFSA or ADGM authorised individual status (added advantage).
🛡️ Category
Job
Full Opportunity Brief
Compliance Officer and MLRO
Organization: Eden Rose (Recruiting for a Financial Institution in DIFC)
Location: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), UAE
Employment Type: Full-time
Contextual Overview
Eden Rose is recruiting a Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for a financial institution based in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The role involves ensuring adherence to DFSA regulations, managing anti-money laundering (AML) policies, and maintaining compliance procedures. The position reports to the Executive Director.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a Compliance Officer & MLRO role within the financial services industry (preferably DIFC).
- Strong experience in client onboarding and transaction monitoring.
- Must be currently living in the UAE.
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Added Advantage: ACAMS, ACFCS, ICA or equivalent Certification.
- Added Advantage: Existing DFSA or ADGM authorised individual status.
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Liaise with the DFSA for regulatory matters and obtain necessary approvals.
- Ensure the firm adheres to DFSA rules, regulations, and requirements.
- Review and update compliance and internal control procedures.
- Establish and maintain systems, controls, and policies for anti-money laundering (AML) laws.
- Identify and assess compliance risks associated with current and future business activities.
- Provide or coordinate AML training for employees.
- Administer firm policies regarding conflicts of interest, personal account transactions, and marketing materials.
- Maintain firm records and registers (breaches, complaints, suspicious transactions, training).
- Report to the SEO and Board on compliance matters.
Stipend, Compensation & Mode
Compensation: Not specified
Application Procedure & Required Documents
- Apply via the LinkedIn job posting or contact the recruiter directly.
- For further information, contact Kayte Short at Eden Rose.
Official Notification & Contact Information
- Recruiter: Kayte Short
- Email: kayte.short@edenrose.ae
- Application Link: LinkedIn Job Posting