Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)

About the role

The Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) will support the Head of Compliance in strengthening the firm’s anti‑money laundering (AML), counter‑terrorist financing (CTF), sanctions and financial crime framework in line with FSRA regulations and UAE law.

Key responsibilities

• Support implementation and maintenance of AML/CTF policies, procedures, systems and controls.
• Review transaction monitoring alerts, conduct AML investigations and escalate material concerns.
• Prepare and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs/STRs) and maintain related records.
• Oversee onboarding, KYC, CDD/EDD processes and review high‑risk clients, PEPs and sanctions hits.
• Assist with regulatory inspections, audits, information requests and prepare compliance reports.
• Support AML/CTF training initiatives and promote awareness of financial‑crime risks.
• Participate in AML risk assessments, control testing and remediation actions.

Required profile

• 5–10+ years of experience in AML/compliance, financial‑crime compliance, banking/fintech or regulated financial institutions.
• Prior exposure to FSRA, DIFC, Central Bank UAE or international regulators preferred.
• CAMS/ICA/ACAMS certification preferred; degree in Law, Finance, Compliance, Risk or related field.
• Understanding of FSRA AML Rulebook and UAE AML regulations preferred.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of AML/CTF frameworks, sanctions compliance, KYC/CDD/EDD processes.
• Familiarity with transaction‑monitoring systems and financial‑crime typologies.
• Experience with regulatory reporting obligations.