Head Of Compliance & Mlro (uae)

Justmarkets

United Arab Emirates
Not specified; not specified; medical budget, prof...
On-site
Cma (sca) license application ownership
Named compliance officer and mlro role
Uaefiu goaml system proficiency
Justmarkets is seeking a Head of Compliance & MLRO to oversee the company's compliance operations in the UAE, including managing regulatory licenses, compliance frameworks, and AML responsibilities. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in financial compliance, particularly with CMA (SCA) regulations, and must be physically located in the UAE

Job Summary

  • The successful candidate will own the end-to-end CMA (SCA) license application process and serve as the designated Compliance Officer.
  • This role requires deep expertise in retail FX/CFD products to build a robust UAE Compliance Framework and manage the full STR lifecycle.
  • The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical budget, professional education funding, and wellness allowances.

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Justmarkets is seeking a Head of Compliance & MLRO to oversee the company's compliance operations in the UAE, including managing regulatory licenses, compliance frameworks, and AML responsibilities. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in financial compliance, particularly with CMA (SCA) regulations, and must be physically located in the UAE.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Medical budget, Professional education budget, Wellness budget

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • CMA (SCA) license application ownership
  • Named Compliance Officer and MLRO role
  • UAEFIU goAML system proficiency
  • Retail FX/CFD compliance expertise
  • Annual Business-Wide AML Risk Assessment
  • STR lifecycle management and filing

Nice-to-have

  • Professional proficiency in Arabic language
  • Multi-jurisdiction compliance coordination
  • Postgraduate degree in law or finance
  • CAMS or ICA Diploma certification
  • Experience with international group standards

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years financial compliance experience
  • 3+ years under CMA (SCA) regulation
  • Previously approved CO/MLRO by SCA
  • Bachelor's degree in Law or Finance
  • Physical residency in the UAE

Work Rights

Must be physically based in the UAE and eligible for CMA approval

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