Compliance Officer – Dubai, UAE | Commitbiz

Company Overview:

Commitbiz is a premier corporate services provider and business setup consultancy in Dubai, delivering business formation, regulatory compliance advisory, tax registration, and corporate governance solutions across the UAE.

Job Description:

The Compliance Officer will support AML/KYC operations, conduct customer due diligence, carry out PEP and sanctions screening, and assist executive management in ensuring adherence to UAE regulatory frameworks.

🔹 Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in conducting Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) procedures.
• Perform Politically Exposed Persons (PEP), international sanctions, adverse media, and Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) verification checks.
• Support Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) protocols and ongoing risk compliance monitoring activities.
• Review daily compliance alerts and assist in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating potential regulatory risks.
• Maintain organized, confidential compliance records and regulatory audit documentation.
• Ensure strict adherence to UAE AML/CFT framework, statutory requirements, and internal policy guidelines.
• Assist with regulatory filing tasks, goAML portal procedures, and internal governance reporting.

🔹 Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
• 0–1 year of practical experience in AML, KYC, CDD, EDD, or corporate compliance.
• Solid understanding of UAE AML/CFT regulations, UBO verification processes, and sanctions screening methodologies.
• Prior experience within a UAE Corporate Service Provider (CSP) or Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBP) is preferred.
• Certifications such as goAML, ICA, CAMS, or ACAMS are considered a distinct advantage.
• Strong analytical capabilities, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What We Offer:

• Early-career compliance role within a leading corporate services group in Dubai.
• Hands-on exposure to UAE regulatory frameworks and risk management practices.
• Competitive monthly compensation package in the UAE.