Compliance officer & MLRO

Raseed brings down barriers to creating wealth by making investing easy, simple and affordable for our users to trade and invest.
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If you love challenges and believe in this mission, we\u2019d love to have you on board.
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We are seeking an experienced and proactive Compliance Officer to join our team, with a focus on supporting our wealth management/investment operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the ADGM or DIFC regulatory framework (particularly Category 3C or Category 4) and demonstrate expertise across a broad range of compliance and AML activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional to contribute to and influence a strong culture of regulatory integrity and operational excellence.
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Key Responsibilities<\/b><\/span><\/span>
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  • Design, review, and revise compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure alignment with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
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  • Oversee all aspects of client and business partner onboarding, trade surveillance, conduct of business monitoring, compliance training, and regulatory reporting.
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  • Promote and embed a strong compliance culture across the organization through engagement, training, and support.
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  • Conduct due diligence and ongoing AML reviews for new and existing clients and business partners.
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  • Serve as the key point of contact with regulators for all AML/CFT and sanctions\-related matters, ensuring the implementation of effective and sustainable controls.
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  • Lead and manage all regulatory communications, correspondence, and meetings with regulatory authorities.
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  • Monitor and enhance systems and controls to identify and mitigate AML risks, addressing any gaps through pragmatic and actionable solutions.
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  • Prepare compliance reports for senior management, auditors, and external regulatory bodies as required.
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  • Stay current with regulatory changes and evolving best practices, conducting gap and impact analysis for timely adaptation.
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  • Provide timely, accurate support on compliance\-related queries from both internal and external stakeholders.
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  • Review marketing materials and communications to ensure compliance with regulatory and scheme requirements.
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  • Contribute to operational risk management by identifying, evaluating, and mitigating potential risks, and recommending process improvements.
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  • Oversee and monitor compliance progress across our entities in different jurisdictions.
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    Candidate Profile<\/b><\/span><\/span>
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    • Minimum of 5 years of industry experience, with at least 2 years in a compliance and AML\-focused role within wealth management/investments.
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    • Prior experience working in compliance consultancies supporting Category 3C or 4 firms within ADGM or DIFC is highly preferred.
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    • Strong technical knowledge of key regulatory areas including AML/CFT, sanctions, conduct of business rules, FATCA/CRS, and data protection.
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    • Qualified CISI or ACAMS professional.
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    • Bachelor\u2019s degree from a reputable institution.
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    • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
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    • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem\-solving abilities.
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    • Detail\-oriented, hands\-on, and capable of working independently.
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    • High level of attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work.
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