Logistics, Supply Chain & Transportation
24 Jun
Senior Compliance Officer
We are recruiting for a Senior Compliance Office to be based in Dubai, UAE for Our client which is one of the established entity in the commodity trading business segment for over many years in Dubai, UAE
Salary- 30,000- 35,000 AED
Location- Dubai, UAE
Role reports to Head of Department
Job summary
Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive ethics, compliance, and anti-money laundering (AML) / counter-financing of terrorism (CFT) program, ensuring the group adheres to all applicable legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements across multiple jurisdictions. Serve as a key advisor on financial crime prevention, sanctions compliance, and corporate ethics matters. Liaise with regulatory bodies, promote a culture of integrity and compliance across the group
Main responsibilities
Ethics, Compliance, and AML/CFT Program Development:
Develop and implement a comprehensive ethics, compliance, and AML/CFT program to identify, measure, monitor, and report on compliance and financial crime risks at a group level, aligned with FATF recommendations and UAE Federal AML/CFT legislation.
Design and maintain risk assessment methodologies covering AML/CFT risks, sanctions exposure, bribery and corruption risks, third-party risks, and risks associated with different products, services, geographies, and customer segments.
Support the Head of Department with Compliance risk and control management, business ethics initiatives, whistleblowing oversight, and the implementation of the group’s Code of Conduct across all subsidiaries.
Financial Crime, Sanctions, and Ethics Advisory
Provide advisory on complex financial crime matters, including money laundering, sanctions, bribery and corruption, and third-party risk management.
Deliver compliance and ethics advisory and training to assigned business units and support functions, including trade operations, traders, strategy, and third-party relationship management.
Regulatory Reporting and Stakeholder Communication
Support Head of Department in preparing and presenting reports on compliance operations, AML/CFT program effectiveness, sanctions screening outcomes, and ethics program metrics to the Board, senior management, and regulatory authorities as required.
Build and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities, including SCA, ADGM, ADX, the UAE FIU, the Ministry of Economy, and relevant regulators across the group’s operating jurisdictions.
Policy Development, Ethics Framework, and Process Improvement
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and update AML/CFT policies, ethics and anti-bribery policies, sanctions compliance procedures, and the group’s Code of Conduct in alignment with evolving regulatory requirements.
Draft and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls covering KYC/CDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, whistleblowing, gifts and entertainment, and conflicts of interest.
Compliance Training, Awareness, and Culture Building
Design and deliver targeted training programs on AML/CFT, sanctions compliance, anti-bribery and corruption, business ethics, and the Code of Conduct to employees at all levels across the group.
Establish and maintain a comprehensive compliance awareness program covering client acceptance and onboarding procedures, KYC/CDD requirements, sanctions screening protocols, and whistleblowing mechanisms
Minimum requirements
Bachelor’s degree in law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Advanced degrees and professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, CCEP, CGSS, CISI)
Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks, including SCA, ADGM, ADX, Ministry of Economy requirements, and AML/CFT regulations.
Experience developing and implementing compliance programs, AML/CFT frameworks, sanctions compliance controls, and corporate ethics initiatives.
Hands-on experience conducting compliance risk assessments, third-party due diligence, investigations, and policy development.
Familiarity with sanctions regimes including OFAC, EU, UN, and UAE sanctions requirements.
Experience working within trading, commodities, financial services, banking, regulated entities, or multinational corporate environments will be highly preferred.
Professional certifications such as CAMS, CCEP, CGSS, CISI, or equivalent are highly desirable
Knowledge & Skills
Anti-Money Laundering & Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT)- Knowledge of UAE Federal AML/CFT legislation, international standards in line with FATF 40 Recommendations, CBUAE guidelines, Ministry of Economy requirements, and best practices in customer due diligence.
Sanction Compliance- Knowledge of UAE, EU, OFAC, UN, and other extraterritorial sanctions regimes, including sectoral sanctions, trade restrictions, and humanitarian exemptions applicable to agricultural commodities.
Regulatory Compliance- Knowledge of ADX, SCA, ADGM, and DIFC operational rulebooks, corporate governance codes, listing rules, and ongoing disclosure obligations
Ethics & Corporate Governance- Knowledge of corporate ethics frameworks, anti-bribery and corruption laws (UK Bribery Act, FCPA), Code of Conduct design, whistleblowing mechanisms, and conflicts of interest management