Compliance Executive – AML/KYC Specialist

About the role

Al Ghurair Exchange is seeking a Compliance Executive to lead its anti‑money‑laundering, counter‑financing of terrorism and Know Your Customer programmes in Dubai. The role will ensure that daily operations meet Central Bank of the UAE regulations and internal policies while maintaining high standards of risk assessment and documentation.

Key responsibilities

• Enforce regulatory compliance in line with Central Bank guidelines and company policies.
• Administer AML/CFT procedures, perform enhanced due diligence and review KYC documentation.
• Conduct real‑time transaction monitoring to detect, investigate and escalate suspicious activities.
• Prepare periodic regulatory filings, internal compliance assessments and external audit logs.
• Track local regulatory updates and implement revised compliance control protocols.
• Maintain confidential compliance databases, documentation records and risk tracking reports.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Law or related field.
• Hands‑on experience in AML/KYC or regulatory compliance, preferably within an exchange house or banking environment.
• Strong knowledge of UAE AML/CFT legal frameworks.
• High attention to detail and analytical problem‑solving abilities.

Required skills

• Proficiency with transaction monitoring systems.
• Experience using KYC onboarding databases.
• Familiarity with regulatory reporting procedures.