Anti-Money Laundering Officer

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Anti-Money Laundering Reporting Officer (AMLRO) to lead the AML/CFT function for a luxury real estate developer in the UAE. The role will shape the financial crime prevention framework and work closely with senior management.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the designated AMLRO and primary contact for AML/CFT matters, developing policies, procedures, controls and risk assessments.
• Oversee KYC, Customer Due Diligence, Enhanced Due Diligence and ongoing customer monitoring for high‑value property transactions.
• Assess source of funds, source of wealth and complex ownership structures, and manage sanctions, PEP, adverse media and watchlist screening.
• Investigate suspicious activity, prepare and submit STRs through UAE reporting channels, and maintain regulatory records.
• Advise sales, finance, customer relations and operations on AML/CFT requirements and deliver employee training.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Law, Compliance, Risk Management, Business Administration or related field.
• At least 5 years of AML/CFT, compliance or financial crime experience, preferably 5‑8 years, with proven AMLRO/MLRO experience.
• Strong knowledge of UAE AML/CFT regulations and practical experience with regulatory reporting platforms.
• Experience in UAE real estate or property development is highly advantageous.

Required skills

• Ongoing customer monitoring
• Transaction monitoring
• Due diligence (customer, enhanced)
• STR reporting
• Watchlist screening
• KYC
• AML CFT
• Regulatory reporting platforms