Compliance Specialist

Specialist

Dubai

September 7, 2026

Application ends: December 5, 2026

REQUIREMENTS

5+ years of experience in AML/CFT compliance, financial crime investigations, or KYC/EDD within a financial institution, crypto exchange, or regulated fintech environment.
Proven hands-on experience in drafting and submitting STRs/SARs to relevant Financial Intelligence Units.
Experience supporting licensing applications and liaising with UAE regulatory authorities.
Demonstrated ability to establish SOPs and develop internal controls and risk management frameworks.
Familiarity with law enforcement engagement, including handling production orders and information requests.
Experience using blockchain analytics tools such as Chainalysis, TRM, or Elliptic is preferred.
Strong analytical and investigative capabilities, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Fluency in English is required; additional languages are an advantage.
CAMS certification or an equivalent qualification is a plus.

RESPONSIBILITES

Conduct AML/CFT, sanctions, and financial crime investigations, and act as the escalation point for complex cases.
Draft and submit SARs to the relevant FIU on behalf of the MLRO.
Upload, track, and manage Law Enforcement Requests (LERs) through internal systems.
Support licensing applications, renewals, and regulatory engagements with UAE authorities, including VARA, CBUAE, and FSRA.
Carry out internal investigations into suspicious activity, account anomalies, and potential policy breaches.
Design, implement, and maintain the internal case management framework, including governance, controls, testing, and reporting standards.
Perform KYC, CDD, and EDD reviews for both retail and corporate clients, including high-risk onboarding cases.
Review blockchain analytics findings and crypto-to-fiat transaction monitoring alerts.
Establish SOPs and drive quality assurance standards across compliance investigations and reporting processes.
Liaise with law enforcement and regulatory authorities regarding production orders and information requests.
Support the MLRO and senior compliance leadership on ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives.