Shuraa Business Setup Hiring for AML Compliance Officer Job at Dubai Full Time

Job Brief

Shuraa is currently hiring for a AML Compliance Officer to join us. The ideal person should be a qualified CS and must have knowledge of UAE’s laws and regulations. The objective of the role is to ensure internal compliance to policies and procedures, as well as handle external regulatory and legal obligations.

Job responsibilities

• Develop update and maintain the AML policy and standards.
• Responsible for the firm’s compliance with Regulator’s rules on systems and controls for the prevention of money laundering, financial sanctions, tax invasion and anti-bribery and corruption on all products and services.
• Liaise with clients and investors to obtain all AML documentation and undertake assessments and reviews of transactions and client onboarding.
• Assist in the identification of rules and regulations on an ongoing basis and assess applicability in relation to Shuraa group of companies.
• Assist with monitoring and providing assurance that internal compliance policies and procedures are complied with.
• Carrying out compliance risk management with a view to prevention and ensuring first and foremost that external regulations are constantly monitored and adequately translated into internal guidelines, processes, and procedures.
• Performing the daily compliance & AML activities assigned.
• Supporting in the prior compliance & AML assessment of all innovative projects/products.
• Provide support to ensure the adequacy and application of internal processes and procedures in accordance with external and internal regulations by the business and corporate units.
• Perform operational activities in connection with legally required activities and preparing reports and communications.
• Prepare periodic reports concerning the adequacy of the compliance policies and mechanisms.
• Support in assessing transactional due diligence processes and take actions based on the assessment outcomes.
• Support in reviewing the establishment or the maintenance of new/existing business relationships.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years’ work experience as Compliance Manager or Compliance Officer
• Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or another closely related field
• Must hold sound knowledge of anti-money laundering (AML) legislation as prevalent in UAE.
• CS certification or equivalent is required.
• Strong analytical, research skills and decision-making ability.

Job Type: Full-time