Compliance Officer

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About TMF Group

About TMF Group

With over 13,000 colleagues in more than 125 offices across 87 jurisdictions, all working to the same high standards of service and security, we provide our clients with local expertise where it is needed most. Our locations cover 92% of world GDP and 95% of FDI inflow. 

We are a key part of our clients governance, providing the accounting, tax, payroll, fund administration and legal entity management services essential to their success. We make sure rules are followed, reputations protected and operational compliance maintained

• Work with colleagues and clients around the world on interesting and challenging work.
• We provide internal career opportunities, so you can take your career further within TMF.
• Continuous development is supported through global learning opportunities from the TMF Business Academy.

Discover the Role

Compliance officer is responsible for providing high-quality compliance, AML, regulatory advisory and governance support to a portfolio of regulated financial services clients across the UAE and Qatar. The Compliance Officer / MLRO will support 

the effective delivery of outsourced regulated services, help clients meet their ongoing regulatory obligations, and contribute to the development of strong compliance frameworks aligned with applicable DFSA, FSRA and QFCRA 

requirements

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Developing, implementing and maintaining effective compliance, AML, risk management and corporate 

governance frameworks in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements;

• Drafting and maintaining compliance manuals, AML manuals, policies, procedures, client reports, 

regulatory submissions and other required documentation;

• Preparing and delivering compliance, corporate governance, risk and AML training, including regulatory 

onboarding support for clients and relevant stakeholders;

• Proactively monitoring changes and developments in relevant laws, regulations, rulebooks and 

regulatory expectations, and providing clear updates to colleagues and clients;

• Representing clients’ interests in dealings with business partners, regulators and authorities across the 

DIFC, ADGM and QFC, as appropriate;

• Managing client relationships, including maintaining accurate time records, communicating additional 

time requirements, supporting billing and invoice-related matters, and ensuring high standards of 

service delivery; and

• Supporting the Head & Director of Regulatory Services with the delivery of consulting projects and 

regulated services engagements involving the DFSA, FSRA and QFCRA

Key Requirements

Job-specific requirements

• Strong knowledge and understanding of financial services regulatory concepts, compliance obligations 

and AML/CFT requirements;

• Practical involvement in compliance, MLRO, AML and/or risk management functions, preferably within 

a regulated financial services environment;

• Ability to work collaboratively with clients, colleagues and senior stakeholders while maintaining 

professional judgement and regulatory independence;

• Consulting and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to engage effectively with senior 

management, directors, shareholders, auditors, regulators and authorities in a diplomatic and solution?focused manner; and

• High attention to detail, strong quality standards and the ability to manage competing client and 

ob-specific skills

• 3–5 years’ relevant regulatory, compliance and AML experience, preferably gained within financial 

services, consulting or a regulated environment;

• Previous registration with the DFSA or FSRA as Compliance Officer and/or MLRO is preferred;

• Excellent relationship management and client service skills;

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft clear policies, reports, 

regulatory correspondence and client-facing materials; and

• Highly organised, self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced regulated 

services environment

regulatory deadlines

What’s in it for you?

• Work with colleagues and clients around the world on interesting and challenging work.
• We provide internal career opportunities, so you can take your career further within TMF.
• Continuous development is supported through global learning opportunities from the TMF Business Academy.

Making an impact

• You’ll be helping us to make the world a simpler place to do business for our clients.
• Through our corporate social responsibility program, you’ll also be making a difference in the communities where we work.

A supportive environment

• Strong feedback culture to help build an engaging workplace.
• Our inclusive work environment allows you to work from our offices around the world, as well as from home, helping you find the right work-life balance to perform at your best.

Other Benefits

• Marriage Gift policy
• Paternity & Adoption leaves
• Interest free loan policy
• Salary advance policy
• Wellbeing initiatives

We’re looking forward to getting to know you!