Compliance Officer MLRO

About Wahed Invest Limited:Wahed Invest Limited is authorized and regulated by the FSRA to conduct regulated activities in or from ADGM as an Islamic Finance Business with a 3C license which includes: Sharia Compliant Regulated Activities, Managing Assets, Arranging Custody.Regulatory Compliance & GovernanceTake full responsibility for maintaining regulatory licenses and fulfilling compliance deliverables in the UAE concerning the investment business and 3C license, ensuring full adherence to FSRA and ADGM guidelines.Provide compliance advisory support to the business ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, permissible activities and product development.Conduct comprehensive compliance risk assessments, monitoring and testing to evaluate the effectiveness of internal policies, procedures and guidelines.Report compliance risks and findings regularly to executive management and escalate material concerns to the Board of Directors when necessary.Act as the primary liaison with the FSRA on compliance-related matters.Develop, implement and update compliance policies, procedures and frameworks to prevent illegal, unethical or improper conduct.Oversee the day-to-day implementation and operation of the compliance framework.Actively apprise local updates with the group compliance team.Compliance Risk & ControlsIdentify and assess compliance risks associated with the Firm7s existing and future business activities, including new products, business relationships and international expansion.Collaborate with Risk Management, Shariah and Legal teams to direct compliance issues to the appropriate channels for investigation and resolution.Develop written compliance guidelines for employees and service providers, ensuring clarity on the implementation of laws, regulations, rules and standards.Maintain a centralized inventory of essential laws and regulations, ensuring accessibility and regulatory compliance for all staff.Establish and supervise compliance checks and internal controls.Address any compliance audit findings and lead remediation activities.Review and provide compliance approval for marketing material that goes out on various platforms; facilitate resolution of client complaints.Assist the Risk officer for the quarterly risk committee meetings and ensure updates are provided on GRC tool Archer.AML & KYC ResponsibilitiesAct as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) overseeing all KYC/AML obligations in line with FSRA regulations.Ensure full compliance with AML/CFT requirements including transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting and regulatory obligations.Conduct and oversee customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD) and sanctions screening at the onboarding stage and ongoing monitoring.Ensure timely submission of all regulatory returns, statements and reports.Centralize compliance-related information including breaches of regulation, conflicts of interest and internal violations.Develop and enforce a robust framework for handling regulatory violations and investigations.Promote a strong compliance culture within the firm through training and awareness programs.Governance ResponsibilitiesOversee regulatory inspections, ensuring timely resolution of findings and implementation of necessary corrective actions.Act as the Company Secretary for the firm and ensure effectiveness of the Board. Also conduct Board meetings in a timely and efficient manner and ensure that all significant aspects of business are apprised to the Board.Job Specification56 years of experience in Compliance within the financial services sector in the region.Minimum 23 years of experience in ADGM and FSRA regulatory compliance.Candidates with global compliance experience are preferred but not essential.Strong knowledge of FSRA regulations, AML/KYC frameworks and investment business compliance.Ability to liaise with regulators, manage compliance risks and implement effective compliance frameworks.Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.Required ExperienceUnclear Seniority#J-18808-Ljbffr