Mashreq
Mashreq
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
BankingFinanceFintech
Mashreq is a UAE-based financial institution serving individuals and businesses through personal, corporate, and investment banking services. Its work spans traditional banking and fintech, with a strong emphasis on digital banking and technology-led financial solutions. Founded in 1967, Mashreq is also an established employer in the banking and finance sector.

Remote Compliance Officer in the United Arab Emirates

Support AML/KYC controls, UAE regulatory compliance, and enhanced due diligence at Mashreq. The role also contributes to compliance systems, training, reporting, and bank-wide policy development.

Description

  • Support the Compliance Manager or Assistant Compliance Manager with daily ECF unit operations
  • Maintain compliance with the bank’s AML/KYC policies, procedures, and regulatory obligations
  • Monitor and interpret regulations issued by the Central Bank of the UAE
  • Help business areas develop compliant solutions and intervene when transactions, processes, or proposals require stopping
  • Deliver compliance initiatives across RBG
  • Track internal and external compliance obligations and identify issues affecting the bank
  • Help maintain compliant internal procedures and policies
  • Complete assigned work within agreed SLA and TAT targets
  • Support AML and compliance training programs for stakeholders
  • Conduct enhanced due diligence for high-risk businesses and assess high-risk relationship proposals
  • Review eName checker referrals and provide compliance guidance
  • Prepare assigned RBG compliance reports and management information
  • Support user acceptance testing for customer screening system implementation
  • Represent Compliance on ad hoc projects
  • Help develop bank-wide compliance and AML products, systems, policies, and procedures
  • Maintain effective relationships with regulators and business units
  • Provide administrative and office support

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with 3–4 years of banking experience
  • Working knowledge of local regulatory rules, legislation, and relevant international requirements
  • Proficiency with standard computer applications
  • Strong spoken and written English skills
  • Effective presentation skills
  • Structured and practical problem-solving approach
  • Sound decision-making skills
  • Knowledge of banking law and practices, MB policies and procedures, and banking systems
  • Understanding of multi-jurisdictional regulatory requirements
  • Knowledge of business transactions, initiatives, and relationship needs
  • Ability to work independently and professionally with Branch Management, Departmental Managers, and other Officers

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