Compliance Officer & MLRO – Asset & Investment Management

About the role

Capitex, a DFSA‑regulated asset and investment management firm in the Dubai International Financial Centre, is looking for an experienced Compliance Officer & Money Laundering Reporting Officer (CO/MLRO). The role will lead the firm’s compliance and AML/CFT framework, ensuring alignment with DFSA rulebooks and UAE regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee the compliance framework in line with DFSA Rulebooks (GEN, AML, COB, PIB, CIR).
• Prepare, review and submit periodic regulatory returns, notifications and filings to the DFSA.
• Act as the appointed MLRO, overseeing KYC/CDD, onboarding risk assessments and ongoing client monitoring.
• Conduct investigations and file STR/SAR reports to the UAE FIU as required.
• Develop and execute the firm’s Compliance Monitoring Plan and lead internal compliance reviews.
• Provide compliance and AML guidance to senior management and liaise with DFSA supervisors and external consultants.

Required profile

• 4–8 years of compliance experience in asset management, investment management, private equity or similar regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of DFSA rulebooks, DIFC regulatory processes and AML/CFT obligations.
• Prior experience as CO/MLRO or Deputy CO/MLRO in a DFSS‑regulated firm is highly desirable.
• Ability to design, implement and maintain compliance frameworks and monitoring plans.
• Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, CFA or similar are a plus.