Compliance Officer – AML & Regulatory Compliance

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Hiring: Compliance Officer – AML & Regulatory Compliance

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Location

Bangalore

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Department

Compliance – Compliance as a Service (CaaS)

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Experience

3–5 Years

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Package

Up to ₹6 LPA

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Position

Compliance Officer

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Reports To

MLRO

About the Role

We are looking for a

Compliance Officer

with strong experience in

UAE AML/CFT and regulatory compliance

to join our Compliance – CaaS team.

The role will involve supporting clients operating within the

UAE regulatory environment

and working closely with the MLRO to implement, monitor and maintain compliance frameworks across multiple client engagements.

🔑 Key Skills & Experience Required

Candidates

must have practical knowledge/experience in the following areas

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UAE AML/CFT and regulatory compliance requirements

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Implementation and maintenance of AML/CTF compliance frameworks, policies and controls

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Sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening

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Escalation of sanctions, PEP, adverse media and AML/CTF concerns

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Identification and escalation of unusual or potentially suspicious activities

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AML investigations and maintenance of AML-related records and registers

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Compliance registers – AML alerts, sanctions, PEPs, conflicts of interest, breaches and regulatory matters

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Monitoring changes in UAE laws, regulations and regulatory guidance

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Business Risk Assessment and Customer Risk Assessment methodologies

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AML and compliance training and maintenance of training records

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UAE compliance record retention requirements

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Preparation of periodic compliance reports for the MLRO/management/Board

Other Responsibilities

• Conduct CDD and EDD for individual and corporate customers
• Review customer identification documents, ownership structures and UBOs
• Review Source of Funds (SoF) and Source of Wealth (SoW), where applicable
• Conduct customer risk assessments and assign risk classifications
• Conduct ongoing customer monitoring and periodic reviews
• Support regulatory reporting, audits and inspections
• Conduct compliance monitoring and testing
• Identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions
• Provide compliance guidance to business teams
• Maintain accurate and confidential compliance records

🎓 Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or a related field
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in Compliance, AML, Regulatory Compliance or Financial Crime
• Practical knowledge of

UAE AML/CFT and sanctions requirements

• Experience in CDD, EDD, UBO identification, sanctions/PEP screening, risk assessment and ongoing monitoring
• UAE regulatory experience is an advantage
• Knowledge of regulatory authorities such as

DFSA, FSRA, MOE, CBUAE and CMA

is preferred

• CAMS, ICA, CISI or equivalent certification is an advantage
• Experience in financial services, DNFBPs, corporate services, legal services or other regulated businesses is preferred

💡 Key Skills

• Strong analytical and investigative skills
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to work independently and escalate material compliance concerns
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with AML screening/compliance systems

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Interested candidates can share their updated resume at

pavitra.mesta@spera.sg

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Contact

9663046448

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