
First Abu Dhabi Bank
Head of Compliance & MLRO - ADGM (Asset Management)
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
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Job expiry date: 15/08/2025
Job overview
Date posted
01/07/2025
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED Undisclosed per month
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Senior Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
15/08/2025
Job description
The Head of Compliance & MLRO at FAB Asset Management is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) frameworks to ensure adherence to ADGM regulations and FRSA guidelines. This includes ensuring compliance with applicable laws through review and updates to AML policies, procedures, and internal controls. The role requires a robust understanding of KYC requirements, audit findings evaluation, regulatory reporting, and maintaining compliance systems such as transaction screening and monitoring. Responsibilities also include the design and delivery of compliance training, risk assessments, and regulatory change dissemination, with a focus on protecting FAB Asset Managementās integrity and reputation.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Oversee AML and CTF frameworks to protect FAB Asset Managementās integrity
- Ensure fulfillment of regulatory compliance requirements, especially under ADGM and FRSA
- Conduct quality testing, identify process deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions
- Review audit findings and evaluate corrective action plans
- Review client onboarding and KYC documentation for compliance
- Update AML manual and internal policies as per regulatory changes
- Monitor and disseminate regulatory and policy changes
- Ensure regulatory reporting compliance and maintenance of compliance systems
- Conduct risk appraisals and internal reviews
- Design and deliver compliance training programs for business and functional teams
Experience & skills
- Minimum 8 years of experience in Compliance - AML Unit
- Strong knowledge of AML/CFT laws and regulations
- Certification from a recognized regulatory body
- Robust understanding of legal and regulatory compliance
- Experience with AML and compliance policy implementation
- Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal
- Understanding of AML risks related to high-risk geographies, industries, and products