Compliance Manager / MLRO SCA

About the job

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Manager / MLRO to oversee the firm's regulatory compliance framework and ensure adherence to UAE regulatory requirements, including those issued by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the firm's compliance and governance framework in accordance with SCA regulations.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on business operations, policies, and procedures.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the SCA, managing regulatory reporting, inspections, inquiries, and submissions.
• Oversee AML/CFT/CPF compliance, including KYC, CDD, sanctions screening, customer onboarding reviews, and ongoing monitoring activities.
• Review and approve client onboarding documentation and account-related compliance matters.
• Investigate compliance breaches, regulatory concerns, and financial crime-related matters, ensuring timely remediation.
• File Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) through goAML when required.
• Conduct compliance monitoring reviews and support internal and external audits.
• Develop and deliver compliance training and awareness programs across the organization.
• Maintain compliance policies, procedures, records, and regulatory documentation.
• Provide strategic leadership to the Compliance and AML function, including the MLRO and DMLRO framework, while driving continuous improvement and regulatory change initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of compliance experience within financial services, brokerage, capital markets, fintech, or regulated investment firms.
• Professional qualification such as CISI, ICA, ACAMS, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of SCA regulations, AML/CFT requirements, sanctions compliance, KYC/CDD frameworks, and financial crime prevention.
• Previous experience acting as Compliance Officer, MLRO, or Deputy MLRO is highly desirable.
• Experience with trading platforms, CFDs, securities, or capital markets products is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong ethical standards, professional judgment, and attention to detail.