Compliance, AML and Risk Officer

The Role: We are seeking an experienced, strategic and proactive Compliance, AML and Risk Officer to join our team in a rapidly growing, fast-paced and agile environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in building the Company s compliance and risk framework, supporting regulatory readiness and providing independent oversight to the Board and senior management. The main responsibilities of the position include: • Establish and administer the Compliance Management System, including compliance, AML/CFT and risk policies, procedures, controls and monitoring arrangements. • Monitor compliance with VARA, AML/CFT, consumer-protection and other applicable requirements, identifying emerging risks, weaknesses and material breaches and ensuring appropriate corrective action. • Conduct AML/CFT and broader business risk assessments, strengthen controls in response to identified risks, and oversee the Company s overall risk exposure. • Monitor and report suspicious transactions in accordance with applicable requirements, including relevant anonymity-enhanced transactions and clients where required. • Prepare consolidated reports for the Board covering compliance activities, audits, AML/CFT effectiveness, risk exposures, material findings, non-compliance and remediation progress. • Maintain accurate records and ensure reports and supporting documentation are available to VARA and other relevant authorities when requested. • Support the development and maintenance of business continuity and disaster recovery arrangements. • Train and advise the Board, senior management and employees on compliance, AML/CFT and risk-management obligations. • Collaborate with Legal, Licensing, Operations, Technology and other stakeholders to embed effective controls across the business. Type of employment: Full-time Location: Dubai • Degree in Law, Business, Finance, Economics or a related field. • At least 5 years of relevant compliance experience, including handling AML/CFT matters. • Proven experience in financial services or online trading industry. • Experience with VARA or a comparable regulatory regime is strongly preferred. • Solid understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance principles. • Relevant professional qualifications in compliance, AML or risk management; CAMS or equivalent is an advantage. • Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail. • Comfortable building processes and controls in a new and rapidly developing business • Ability to prioritise multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Integrity of character and high levels of confidentiality. • Excellent written and verbal English. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.