Compliance Officer & MLRO (COMLRO)

OverviewAs the Compliance Officer & MLRO (COMLRO), you will play a critical role in ensuring Thndr adheres to all regulatory and financial crime compliance requirements. You will be the primary point of contact with regulators and will work closely with the Board and SEO to manage regulatory risk. This role requires a proactive leader with deep expertise in compliance, financial crime prevention, and regulatory frameworks in the UAE. If you have a strong background in compliance within a regulated industry, excellent problem-solving skills, and experience working with FSRA or DFSA, this role is for you.What You’ll DoCompliance Responsibilities: Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures; implement a risk-based compliance program; conduct trade surveillance and transaction monitoring; provide regulatory guidance to staff, the SEO, and the Board; prepare and present compliance reports for the Board.MLRO Responsibilities: Maintain Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies and procedures; oversee Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) processes; identify, analyze, and report suspicious transactions; provide AML training and advisory support; act as the primary contact for filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).What You’ll NeedMust-Have Skills & Traits: Established rapport with FSRA or DFSA (experience is a must); strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks; 4-6 years of experience in compliance within a regulated industry; FSRA or DFSA-approved person (preferred); Bachelor\'s degree in Business, Law, or a related field.Nice-to-Have Skills & Traits: Experience with a Category 3A licensed firm; knowledge of ADGM Data Protection laws; familiarity with SQL for compliance data analysis.Who Are We?Thndr was founded on a bold dream to democratize access to investing through smart tech and human-centric design. This is simply our way of saying we give anyone with a smartphone the simple and easy access they need to preserve and grow their wealth. At the same time, we’re shaping the future of investing while actively driving the economies we serve by promoting local investment products.We don’t just talk about change, we deliver it. Here’s a glimpse into our impact so far:3 million app downloads$8.8bn in annualized traded value#1 platform in terms of traded value84% of our users are investing for the first time65% of our users in Egypt come from outside of capital cities and have previously had limited access to financial institutionsAt Thndr, we’re looking for people driven by our mission to help us democratize investing across the MENA region.#J-18808-Ljbffr