An Arabic fluent AML/CFT Officer is required to support the implementation and ongoing enhancement of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT) frameworks for a well-established governmental entity.

This is a hands on compliance role covering AML/CFT monitoring, sanctions and PEP screening, inspections, suspicious activity investigations, risk assessment and enforcement recommendations. This is a great opportunity for an AML professional looking to take on a broad compliance and inspection focused role within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and review of AML/CFT inspection, monitoring and control frameworks.
• Identify control weaknesses and recommend appropriate remediation measures.
• Conduct Sanctions, PEP and Adverse Media screening of companies and related parties.
• Undertake onsite and desk-based AML/CFT and sanctions inspections and prepare detailed reports.
• Investigate and assess suspicious activity and internal SARs, escalating matters where appropriate.
• Conduct AML/CFT screening during company registration, renewal and amendment processes.
• Review potential regulatory breaches and support recommendations for appropriate enforcement action.
• Assist with AML/CFT training and contribute to the continuous improvement of compliance frameworks.
• Maintain awareness of UAE AML/CFT requirements and relevant international standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Compliance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in AML/CFT, financial crime compliance, inspections or a related field.
• Experience within government, financial services, regulatory, nonprofit or similar environments is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of UAE AML/CFT regulations, sanctions requirements and international financial crime standards.
• CAMS or equivalent AML/CFT certification is highly desirable.
• Fluent Arabic and English, with strong written, spoken and reading skills.
• Excellent analytical, investigative and report-writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify compliance risks and control weaknesses.

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