jobsVerified: 13 Oct 2026📍 Abu Dhabi, UAE

Compliance Officer & MLRO (COMLRO)

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Organising Institution / Firm

Thndr

Quick Verified Facts

📅 Deadline

Rolling Basis (Official)

📍 Mode / Location

Abu Dhabi, UAE

💰 Stipend / Pay

Not Specified

🎓 Eligibility

Established rapport with FSRA or DFSA; strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks; 4-6 years of experience in compliance within a regulated industry; FSRA or DFSA-approved person (preferred); Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, or a related field.

🛡️ Category

Law Firm Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

Thndr is seeking a proactive Compliance Officer & MLRO (COMLRO) to join its team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. In this full-time role, the successful candidate will play a critical part in ensuring adherence to all regulatory and financial crime compliance requirements, acting as the primary point of contact with regulators and working closely with the Board and SEO to manage regulatory risk.

Key Eligibility Criteria

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, or a related field.
Experience: 4-6 years of experience in compliance within a regulated industry.
Regulatory Expertise: Established rapport with FSRA or DFSA, and strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks. FSRA or DFSA-approved person status is preferred.
Nice-to-Haves: Experience with a Category 3A licensed firm, knowledge of ADGM Data Protection laws, and familiarity with SQL for compliance data analysis.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

Compliance Duties: Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures, implement a risk-based compliance program, conduct trade surveillance and transaction monitoring, provide regulatory guidance, and prepare compliance reports for the Board.
MLRO Duties: Maintain AML policies and procedures, oversee KYC and CDD processes, identify and report suspicious transactions, provide AML training, and act as the primary contact for filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).