Compliance Officer (ESCA/SCA)

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About Our Client

The client, based in Abu Dhabi, is a multi-billion dollar private investment office with a focus on international private equity, real estate and venture capital investments across sectors

Job Description

The responsibilities of this role include:

Assisting in the overall operation of the business including internal and external compliance, AML, corporate governance and risk activities
Assisting in the development and enhancement of AML and CTF frameworks, compliance policies and procedures, and update in line with global regulatory requirements
Handling daily on-boarding of new users; investigating flagged applications (ex. due to sanctions hits)
Conducting enhanced due diligence (EDD) reviews on customers and AML investigations as appropriate
Assisting in the performance of the compliance audits

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will:

Have a Bachelor's degree in Business/ Finance / Economics or equivalent
Have certifications in AML/CTF and Compliance (CAMS, ICA, ACFCS etc.) is preferred
Must have CISI certification
Have 4+ years' experience in an AML/KYC role within a financial institution (asset management/fund management)
Must have experience working on the AML/CTF and compliance regulatory frameworks of the SCA/ESCA and ADGM FSRA.
Must be bilingual in English and Arabic