Job Title: Compliance Officer

Location: United Arab Emirates
Company: Al Rostamani International Exchange
Job Type: Full-Time

About the Company:

Al Rostamani Group is a diversified and legacy-rich conglomerate established in 1957. With a strong presence in industries including trading, financial services, property management, and IT, the group employs over 2,000 professionals from 41 nationalities. Al Rostamani International Exchange (ARIE), a leader in currency exchange and remittance services in the UAE, is ISO 9001:2000 certified and committed to delivering secure, compliant, and customer-centric financial solutions.

Job Purpose:

As a Compliance Officer – AML & Internal Audit, you will play a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) policies. You will also assist in conducting internal audits across branches and departments to maintain the highest standards of integrity and risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

External Compliance:

• Respond to queries from the UAE Central Bank, Dubai Police, and correspondent banks related to remittance and traveler’s cheques

• Address requests from third-party money service providers

• Support external AML audits and regulatory inspections at head office and branches

Internal Compliance & Auditing:

• Monitor transactional patterns and conduct in-depth analysis

• Perform due diligence during customer onboarding

• Conduct Enhanced Customer Due Diligence (ECDD) reviews

• Identify and escalate suspicious transactions and recommend STR filings

• Support internal AML/CFT training and compliance initiatives

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; AML or Audit certification is an advantage

• Minimum 2 years of experience in compliance, AML, or internal audit in the financial services or remittance sector

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of working under pressure

• Collaborative mindset and effective team player

• Familiar with AML software and systems

Why Join Us:

At Al Rostamani Group, we value more than just qualifications—we look for passion, alignment with our values of Care, Commitment, and Vision, and a desire to grow. We offer a multicultural environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact.