MLRO / Compliance Officer

Own and evolve the AML/CFT framework as a DNFBP, including the annual review of Business Risk Assessments and customer due diligence protocols. Manage comprehensive sanctions and PEP screening while overseeing ongoing transaction monitoring for the firm and all administered entities. Act as the designated reporting officer, filing Suspicious Activity/Transaction Reports with the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit and maintaining meticulous records. Oversee all CSP license conditions, including client money handling, UBO filings, and the two-business-day record retrieval mandate. Execute the compliance monitoring programme and manage all regulatory notifications, annual returns, and staff certifications. Serve as the primary point of contact for the ADGM Registration Authority, managing correspondence and ensuring constant readiness for RA assessments. Provide expert advice to the Board and senior management on evolving regulatory requirements and escalate potential breaches immediately.