Charterhouse is working with an international Law Firm, who is looking to hire an Risk & Compliance Officer to join their team in Dubai.
About the role
The role will be responsible for the implementation, development and enforcement of AML and CTF policies for the Middle East offices. The primary focus will fall on the internal systems of the Firm, monitoring and reporting money laundering and terrorist financing to the relevant authorities.
This role will work with both Clients and Fee Earners assisting the request and collection of KYC, CDD, SDD and EDD documentation for clients, in accordance with the relevant AML laws of Dubai (On & Offshore), filling all necessary documentation to FSRA, DFSA & UAECB.
Additional duties of the role will include thorough due diligence periodically, covering all areas of AML and onboarding matters within the Firm. This role will report to the UK and requires someone familiar with conducting risk assessments in the region.
About you
The ideal candidate must have at least 2 years of proven experience as a Compliance Assistant, ideally at a Law Firm or Service Provider. The ideal candidate must have an ability to interpret AML rulebooks and federal AML legislation, with an established business acumen and exceptional attention to detail.
To be considered for this role, the candidate must have a bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in either Law, Finance or Business and must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.