About the Role / About the Job
The position supports the MLRO Office by assisting with compliance administration and case tracking, ensuring accurate documentation and regulatory adherence. The role involves reviewing essential KYC, CDD, and EDD documentation, transaction monitoring alerts, and preparing supportive materials for internal audits and regulatory examinations. This is a dynamic position that requires a proactive approach and the ability to handle sensitive matters with confidentiality and professionalism.
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Responsibilities:
- Support the MLRO Office with day-to-day compliance administration and case tracking.
- Review KYC/CDD/EDD documentation for completeness and accuracy.
- Review transaction monitoring alerts and case escalations.
- Maintain compliance trackers, spreadsheets, and case logs with high accuracy.
- Help prepare evidence packs and documentation for internal reviews, audits, and regulatory examinations.
- Assist in drafting and updating compliance checklists, procedures, and training materials.
- Support record-keeping and document retention in line with VARA and internal requirements.
- Work confidentially on sensitive compliance matters and escalate issues promptly.
- Provide administrative support to the law enforcement liaison function under supervision, without directly handling law enforcement requests.
- Support client outreach for missing or expired KYC documents.
- Assist with periodic reviews, remediations, and customer file updates.
- Support the preparation of regulatory filings and VARA-related submissions under supervision.
- Assist with initial triage and documentation of transaction monitoring alerts.
- Gather supporting information for AML/CFT investigations and escalate to analysts/DMLRO.
- Support sanctions and blockchain analytics reviews using internal tools.
- Help prepare case summaries, timelines, and audit trails for suspicious activity reviews.
- Assist with management information (MI) reporting and trend analysis.
Requirements:
- Graduate in Law, Finance, Business, Compliance, Criminology, Economics, or a related field.
- Strong interest in crypto, blockchain, fintech, and VASP regulation.
- Basic understanding of AML/CFT, KYC/CDD, sanctions, and financial crime compliance.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication in English.
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
- Proactive, curious, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment.
- UAE/Dubai residency or ability to work in Dubai.
