Compliance Officer & MLRO (DFSA)

Flatgigs

What You ll Lead

• Build, enhance, and operationalise a DFSA-aligned compliance framework.
• Draft, maintain, and enforce internal policies across DIFC and broader UAE regulations.
• Stay ahead of regulatory updates and interpret their impact on business activities.
• Prepare and submit DFSA reports, notifications, and returns with accuracy and speed.
• Advise senior leadership and the Board, ensuring compliance is embedded in strategic decisions.

2. AML / CTF Governance (MLRO Responsibilities)

• Oversee and maintain all AML/CFT systems, controls, and daily processes.
• Act as the key point of contact for the DFSA and FIU for AML-related matters.
• Review suspicious activity reports, decide escalation paths, and file SARs where necessary.
• Respond to regulator and law-enforcement requests.
• Ensure AML policies are in line with the DFSA AML Rulebook and global best practices.
• Continuously assess ML/TF and sanctions risks to strengthen internal controls.

3. Monitoring & Internal Controls

• Manage the compliance monitoring plan: periodic reviews, testing, and reporting.
• Document and resolve incidents or breaches with clear root-cause analysis.
• Conduct internal audits or thematic reviews, sharing findings and remediation progress.
• Maintain all compliance records for inspection readiness.

4. Training & Culture

• Design and deliver ongoing compliance and AML training for all employees.
• Drive a culture of accountability and regulatory awareness across teams.
• Ensure compliance with CPD, competency requirements, and record-keeping.
• Champion a shared responsibility approach to compliance not a checkbox function.

5. Cross-Functional Risk Partnership

• Partner with legal, product, ops, and finance teams on risk assessments.
• Support new product launches and market entries with early regulatory guidance.
• Work closely with Risk & Finance to align prudential, operational, and compliance controls.