Compliance Manager – Deputy MLRO

About the role

Capital.com is expanding its trading platform globally and seeks a Compliance Manager – Deputy MLRO to lead its AML/CFT program in the UAE. Reporting to the Head of Compliance and MLRO, you will ensure day‑to‑day delivery of AML controls, regulatory obligations and audit readiness across the firm’s virtual‑asset operations.

Key responsibilities

• Design, manage and continuously tune the transaction monitoring programme, including rule governance, alert prioritisation, threshold calibration and blockchain analytics.
• Review and investigate escalated alerts, prepare SAR/STR narratives and submit filings to the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit, maintaining a complete internal register.
• Oversee daily KYC/CDD operations, conduct enhanced due‑diligence reviews for high‑risk clients such as PEPs, high‑volume traders and customers from higher‑risk jurisdictions.
• Manage sanctions screening, review name‑match alerts, document decisions and escalate confirmed matches.
• Provide guidance to onboarding teams on complex cases and act as the principal cover for the Head of Compliance and MLRO on all regulatory, governance and compliance matters.

Required profile

• Proven experience in AML/CFT compliance within a regulated financial services environment, preferably in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of CMA obligations, UAE Financial Intelligence Unit requirements and virtual‑asset regulations.
• Ability to operate independently, manage multiple priorities and act as a trusted deputy to senior compliance leadership.

Required skills

• Transaction monitoring systems and rule design.
• Blockchain analytics tools.
• KYC/CDD and enhanced due‑diligence processes.
• SAR/STR filing and sanctions screening.