CO/MLRO

Job Description

We are looking for someone passionate about building the next big thing and making a true impact in the region.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:<br></strong><ul><li>Administering Relevant Policies &amp; Procedures – Review and advise on areas of regulatory change and applicable best practices in the region and update the relevant manuals and procedures as necessary.</li><li>Liaising with Regulators – Maintain close liaison with the relevant regulatory bodies and obtain any necessary licenses, and consents, make ad hoc notifications, file periodic regulatory returns, and provide information upon request. </li><li>Provision of Advice &amp; Support – Review any marketing materials and make the necessary AML/KYC checks in a timely manner to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Provide guidance and advice to the Board and senior management on any local regulatory matters.</li><li>Compliance Monitoring and Management Reporting – Conducting quarterly compliance monitoring and surveillance, reporting to the Board and senior management on the appropriateness and effectiveness of the Firm’s systems and controls, and implementing any required. enhancements.</li><li>Record Keeping – Maintain proper records in relation to Controllers, senior management apportionment, authorized individuals, breaches, fitness and propriety, complaints, training and competence, conflicts identification and management, communications and marketing, client-related documentation, regulatory returns, notifications made, DFSA correspondence and individuals’ declarations and undertakings.</li><li>Filing of Regulatory Returns – Preparation and filing of all DFSA-required reports.</li><li>Due Diligence and Monitoring – Preparation Monitor and review transactions to identify and report suspicious activity. Additionally, conduct risk assessments and due diligence on clients and business partners.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Competencies<br></strong><ul><li>Knowledgeable and comfortable with DFSA’s rulebook. </li><li>Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Nice-to-have<br></strong><ul><li>Experience with retail clients.</li><li>Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS).</li><li>DFSA approved CO/MLRO.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Benefits<br></strong><ul><li>Market-standard compensation;</li><li>Generous Employee Stock Ownership Plan in line with our belief that our employees should be owners of the company and not just contributors;</li><li>You’ll never have to pay for our premium paid plans ;)</li><li>Being part of a founding team building something revolutionary in FinTech in the region.</li></ul>