AML Compliance Senior Associate

An excellent opportunity is available with a leading financial services firm in the investment space based in Abu Dhabi General Market (ADGM) for an AML Compliance Senior Associate to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and assist in the formulation and assessment of the on-boarding requirements of the Company
• Review and/or translate the key AML circulars and notices issued by the various regulatory and government bodies
• Draft Regulatory Filings such as AML Return, Thematic Reviews
• Assist in the creation or updating of various AML, Business Risk Assessment and Client Risk Assessment policies and procedures in conjunction with the rules and regulations
• Assist in the formulation of AML responses to various regulatory and government bodies
• Assist in the Business and Client risk assessment and other internal AML requirements of the Company
• Assist in the external AML reporting requirements on GoAML, EOCN and various other AML platforms
• Assist the Compliance Officer in undertaking various Compliance Audits for the Company in relation to AML
• Assist the Compliance Officer in carrying out the Compliance Monitoring Programme of the Company in relation to AML
• Assist in the Internal Audit requirements and inspection for the Company in relation to AML
• Assist in the AML training requirements for the Company and the Board of Directors
• Assist in the monitoring and inspection/testing of the various AML controls in place
• Assist in the AML and client's record keeping requirements as per the applicable rules and regulations
• Assist in the various types of clients, service providers, business partners and Authorised Participants onboarding
• Assist in the formulation of the key research and sensitive due diligence of various individuals and institutions
• Working understanding of financial service permissions in the ADGM/DIFC
• Coordinate internally with the various teams in Compliance for any AML compliance requirements

The AML Compliance Senior Associate will possess excellent experience from within an AML Compliance role within the financial services industry. You will have familiarity with UAE AML laws and regulations, Corporate Governance as well as other regulatory compliance requirements in line with ADGM/DIFC. You will have strong knowledge of regulatory compliance rules and regulations, and investigative techniques and report writing skills, with a strong knowledge of the financial services industry and products offered.

This is an excellent opportunity within Financial Services in Abu Dhabi. Please apply now or for further information contact Kayte Short at Robert Walters at [email protected]