Money Laundering Reporting Officer, ADGM

About the Role
Join the company as an experienced compliance leader in a pivotal role as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for our Abu Dhabi-based subsidiary. This founding position places you at the center of building the Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF), Prevention of Financial Crime (PF), and Sanctions compliance program in a rapidly growing market. You will directly influence our regulatory strategy with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), finding the balance between maintaining compliance and fostering innovation. You will have ownership of the entire AML program for the entity, while managing its interaction with the FSRA regarding AML/CTF matters, and providing essential guidance to business and product teams about local regulatory requirements. This role is underpinned by support from the company's global compliance infrastructure.

What You'll Do:

• Own identification of AML/CTF/PF and Sanctions requirements applicable to the ADGM entity, maintain policies and procedures as regulatory and business requirements evolve, and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Monitor FSRA and UAE regulatory developments and lead implementation of necessary compliance changes with internal stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates to senior management and the entity's Board on the AML/CTF/PF/Sanctions program, escalate incidents and material issues promptly, and lead AML/CTF/PF training for local employees and board members.
• Lead day-to-day regulatory communications with the FSRA, including notifications and comment letters, and oversee AML/CTF/PF risk assessments to confirm the adequacy of systems and controls.
• Own timely remediation of findings from internal audit, regulatory exams, and self-identified issues.
• Partner with Compliance and Product stakeholders to integrate compliance into new products and market expansions, collaborating with global teams to ensure the consistency and integration of the AML/CTF/PF control environment.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of AML/CTF/PF compliance experience, including senior leadership roles.
• First-hand knowledge of UAE and Abu Dhabi financial services and AML regulations, including local regulatory exams and direct experience liaising with FSRA or similar regulators.
• Proven track record of independently managing day-to-day compliance program operations, including regulatory audits and examinations.
• Demonstrated success in establishing a compliance program from the ground up, including developing and administering internal controls in partnership with remote, global teams and senior management across various business functions.
• Experience engaging directly with regulators, vendors, and cross-functional internal stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions; prior experience in cryptocurrency or fintech is preferred.
• Ability to responsibly utilize generative AI, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Pay Transparency Notice:
The target annual base salary for this position ranges as follows. Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility and benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).

• Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): 510,000 د.إ—510,000 د.إ AED

• Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.

• Equal Opportunity Employer: The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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