Compliance and MLRO Officer

Job description / Role

We are looking for an experienced Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for our DIFC based client. In this key role, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive Anti-Money Laundering (AML) program, overseeing internal controls, and providing expert guidance on compliance matters.

Responsibilities:
• Liaise with DFSA and uphold all regulatory requirements.
• Identify and mitigate compliance risks associated with current and future business activities.
• Oversee all aspects of client onboarding, including due diligence and AML checks.
• Design and deliver AML training programs for staff.
• Manage reporting of FATCA/CRS/Economic Substance requirements.
• Implement and update Data Protection policies and procedures.

Qualifications:
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Compliance Officer & MLRO in financial services (ideally DIFC).
• DFSA or ADGM authorized individual status a strong asset.
• Bachelor's degree and industry certifications (ACAMS, ACFCS, ICA) preferred.
• UAE residency a requirement.
• Fluent English with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to confidently influence stakeholders at all levels

Salary:
AED 25,000 to 30,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

Inspire Selection is an award winning recruitment agency, headquartered in Dubai which recruits across the Middle East region. We employ highly knowledgeable, professional consultants who are experts in connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Our reputation has been built upon our honesty, integrity and our ability to source candidates of the highest calibre right across our specialist sectors. As a result, we are recruitment partners to a wide spectrum of organisations - from leading blue chip companies to smaller, local businesses. Sectors we cover include HR, Administration, Finance & Accounting, Legal, Sales & Marketing including Digital Marketing, IT, Oil/Gas/Energy, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Higher Education.