Senior AML Compliance Associate

An excellent opportunity is available with a leading financial services firm in the investment space based in Abu Dhabi Global 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

The AML Compliance Senior Associate will possess excellent experience from within an AML Compliance role within the financial services industry on buy side, for example with a pension fund, investment manager or a hedge fund or similar. 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 kayte.short@robertwalters.com