HRFinEasePart of Zitadelle AG
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Capital MarketsFull-TimeUrgentNew

Head of Compliance / MLRO — CMA Category 5

Confidential CMA Category 5 Licensed EntityDubai, UAE$6,000 – $9,000 net/month + benefitsPosted June 22, 2026
On-site (UAE residency required)

UAE CMA Regulated Role — Key Person Requirements Apply

This is a regulated Key Person position under the UAE Capital Market Authority (CMA) Category 5 framework. Candidates must be UAE resident, pass CMA fit and proper assessment, and hold or obtain required CMA regulatory qualifications. Effective 1 January 2026, the CMA replaced the SCA under Federal Decree-Laws No. 32 and 33 of 2025.

About the Role

HRFinEase is recruiting a Head of Compliance and MLRO for a UAE CMA Category 5 licensed entity in Dubai. Mandatory Key Person role. UAE residency required. Minimum 3 years AML/CFT compliance experience in a UAE-regulated financial institution. CMA examination required.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in AML/CFT compliance, audit, or risk management within a UAE-regulated financial institution — mandatory per CMA/CBUAE requirements
  • Must hold or be eligible to obtain CMA regulatory qualification and pass the required Key Person examinations
  • UAE resident — mandatory. The Compliance Officer and MLRO must be a UAE resident and full-time employee of the licensed entity
  • Strong knowledge of UAE AML/CFT Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2018 and its amendments), CBUAE compliance framework, and FATF recommendations
  • Experience implementing AML/CFT policies, KYC/CDD frameworks, transaction monitoring, and Suspicious Transaction Reporting (STR)
  • Familiarity with CMA Category 5 regulatory obligations and the SCA Rulebook during the 2026 transition period
  • Experience preparing bi-annual compliance reports and managing regulatory inspections
  • Fit and proper — must pass CMA's fit and proper assessment with no adverse regulatory or criminal history
  • ICA Diploma in Compliance, CAMS certification, or equivalent AML/CFT qualification preferred
  • Excellent English — Arabic is a strong advantage

Responsibilities

  • Act as the designated Head of Compliance and MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer) for the CMA Category 5 licensed entity — approved and registered with the CMA as a Key Person
  • Develop, implement, and maintain the company's AML/CFT policies, procedures, and internal controls in line with UAE law and CMA requirements
  • Conduct client due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), and ongoing monitoring of client activity
  • File Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) with the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) where required
  • Prepare and submit bi-annual compliance reports and all required regulatory filings to the CMA
  • Manage regulatory audits, CMA inspections, and correspondence relating to compliance matters
  • Conduct regular gap analysis between the company's existing AML/CFT procedures and current UAE laws, CMA regulations, and FATF standards
  • Develop and deliver AML/CFT training to all staff on an ongoing basis
  • Maintain and update the company's compliance risk assessment annually
  • Report directly to the Board of Directors on all compliance and AML/CFT matters
  • Ensure all marketing, promotional, and client introduction activities comply with CMA Category 5 conduct requirements

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