Compliance Officer & MLRO
Job Description
Our Client
A robust online payment gateway driving the future of cashless payments in the MENA region
Your Responsibilities
- Based in UAE, you as the subject matter expert, will be responsible for ensuring the overall regulatory compliance as required by the local laws and regulations. Reporting to the Senior, you will operate independently and work closely with all relevant stakeholders, internationally
- Be the responsible person in working with internal and external stakeholders for the UAE & ADGM's money services/payment services license.
- Be responsible to establish all compliance-related documentations, including but not limited to policies, detail procedures, in relation to the whole compliance process and its systems.
- Be the Recognized Person to implement the compliance-related policies, procedures, systems and controls and day-to-day oversight of its compliance with the local rules and regulations, to meet the Regulator's expectation (e.g., FSRA) and mitigate internal compliance risks.
- Be the central point of contact to liaise with the local Financial Intelligence Unit and all applicable regulators in the UAE & ADGM.
- Handle compliance interviews, inspections and enquiries by different banking and non-banking financial institutions partners.
- Report regularly to the Compliance Committee on the licensing status and any regulatory compliance updates and development, that would potentially impact the local entity or the Group Other Ad-hoc projects
Your Qualifications
- 5-7 years relevant experience in compliance (AML & Regulatory), with proven track record in securing regulatory license(s) is a must
- Proven track records in dealing with FSRA and with expert knowledge towards its rules and regulations on payment institutions
- Professional qualification(s) is required to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of legal and compliance e.g., a qualified lawyer, Certified AML Specialist
- Problems solver solutions-oriented and commercially minded
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong proficiency (reading, speaking, writing) in English
- Permanent resident in the UAE
- Adapt to a certain intensity of business trip work
Halian Group
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Job Details
Employment Types:
Full time
Industry:
IT / Computers – Software
Function:
IT
Roles:
Software Engineer / Programmer
Skills:
Compliance Officer & MLRO
