AML Compliance Supervisor

General Overview:

We are hiring for our client, a leading insurance organization in the UAE, to appoint an experienced AML Compliance Supervisor. This is a rewarding opportunity for a compliance professional to play a critical role in strengthening the organization's AML/CFT framework while ensuring adherence to UAE regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

The successful candidate will support the implementation and oversight of AML, KYC, sanctions screening, and regulatory compliance activities, working closely with key stakeholders to foster a strong culture of governance, risk management, and financial crime prevention.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation and ongoing enhancement of the organization's AML/CFT framework in line with CBUAE regulations.
  
• Oversee KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and periodic customer reviews.
  
• Monitor AML controls across insurance operations, including premium payments, claims, refunds, cancellations, and third -party transactions.
  
• Review and escalate suspicious activities, ensuring timely reporting in accordance with UAE AML regulations and internal procedures.
  
• Manage sanctions screening activities and support compliance with UAE, UN, and international sanctions requirements.
  
• Conduct AML risk assessments and support regulatory inspections, audits, and remediation activities.
  
• Prepare AML dashboards, management reports, regulatory submissions, and compliance documentation.
  
• Deliver AML guidance and awareness across underwriting, claims, operations, and other business functions.
  
• Support the continuous improvement of AML policies, procedures, controls, and governance frameworks.
  

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
  
• 4 -7 years of AML/CFT compliance experience within the insurance or financial services sector.
  
• Strong knowledge of UAE AML/CFT regulations, CBUAE requirements, customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), sanctions screening, and the goAML reporting framework.
  
• Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, ACAMS, or equivalent are highly preferred.
  
• Experience supporting regulatory audits, inspections, and compliance reporting.
  
• Strong analytical, investigation, and risk assessment capabilities with excellent attention to detail.
  
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills.
  
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and the ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.