Compliance Manager & Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)

About the role

Big Ticket is seeking a senior Compliance Manager who will also serve as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO). The role leads the company’s compliance and financial crime function across the United Arab Emirates, ensuring adherence to AML, CTF and related regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and continuously improve the AML/CTF compliance framework.
• Act as the appointed MLRO, handling all statutory and regulatory obligations under UAE law.
• Draft, maintain and review AML/CTF policies, procedures, controls and guidance.
• Conduct enterprise‑wide AML/CTF risk assessments and mitigate emerging financial crime risks.
• Oversee customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, sanctions and PEP screening, transaction monitoring and ongoing risk assessment.
• Lead fraud prevention, anti‑bribery and corruption, gift & entertainment, whistleblowing and conflict‑of‑interest programmes.
• Provide strategic advice to senior management on regulatory obligations, emerging risks and governance matters.

Required profile

• Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in AML/CTF, financial crime or compliance within the UAE or similar jurisdictions.
• Strong knowledge of UAE AML/CTF legislation, sanctions regimes and regulatory expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to design and manage enterprise‑wide compliance programmes.
• Excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact with regulators and senior executives.

Required skills

• AML/CTF risk assessment and mitigation.
• Customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD).
• Sanctions and politically exposed person (PEP) screening.
• Transaction monitoring and fraud prevention.
• Anti‑bribery, whistleblowing and conflict‑of‑interest management.