[Hiring] Compliance Team Lead (AML/CFT) Abu Dhabi UAE
Position: Compliance Team Lead (AML/CFT)
Date Posted: December 5, 2025
Industry: Real Estate / Financial Crime Compliance / Risk & Governance
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: Strong background in AML, CFT, KYC, and financial crime compliance
Qualification: Estimated Qualification: CAMS / CRMS certifications preferred; Degree in Finance, Law, Business, or related field
Salary: AED 5000 to 10000
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Company: Property Shop Investment (PSI)
Description:
We’re Hiring – Compliance Team Lead (AML/CFT)
📍 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
🏢 Company: Property Shop Investment (PSI)
We are searching for an experienced Compliance Team Lead who can strengthen our organization’s AML/CFT program and ensure that our financial crime compliance framework aligns with regulatory expectations and industry best practices. This role requires a leader who can guide the compliance team, support senior management, and maintain a proactive approach to risk management.
🔹 Key Responsibilities
▸ Develop, implement, and consistently enhance an effective AML/CFT compliance program.
▸ Conduct comprehensive compliance risk assessments and implement corrective action plans where required.
▸ Manage monitoring and testing processes, including reviews of suspicious transactions and preparation of reports.
▸ Oversee due diligence and enhanced due diligence activities, especially for higher-risk clients.
▸ Lead, mentor, and support the compliance team to ensure strong performance and professional growth.
▸ Act as the main compliance advisor to senior leadership and the board on all financial crime matters.
▸ Coordinate and communicate with regulators and law enforcement bodies when necessary.
▸ Utilize technology and available tools to improve AML/CFT systems, monitoring, and overall efficiency.
▸ Lead internal investigations and guarantee accurate and timely reporting of findings.
▸ Stay updated on regulatory changes, industry trends, and global best practices in financial crime compliance.
🔹 Who We’re Looking For
▸ Solid background in AML, CFT, KYC, and broader financial crime compliance frameworks.
▸ Demonstrated leadership experience in compliance or risk management roles.
▸ Professional certifications such as CAMS or CRMS are highly advantageous.
▸ Strong analytical ability, excellent regulatory interpretation skills, and clear communication capabilities.
▸ Prior experience in real estate, banking, financial services, or consultancy is preferred.
If you are passionate about building effective safeguards against financial crime and ready to lead a high-performing compliance function, we would be happy to connect with you.
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