Navigo Partners is an independent ADGM-based firm providing risk advisory, outsourced compliance and AML/CFT services to regulated financial services firms and DNFBPs across the UAE. We’re looking for a Junior Compliance Officer to join our team and work directly on client engagements from day one.
What you’ll do
• Help draft and update AML/CFT policies, procedures and enterprise-wide risk assessments
• Support compliance monitoring programme, periodic reviews and record-keeping
• Support market abuse monitoring
• Assist with client AML training and regulatory inspection readiness
• Track developments in UAE AML/CFT law, supervisory guidance (MoE, CMA, FSRA, DFSA) and FATF
• Support business development initiatives
• Client onboarding, KYC/CDD and EDD reviews
• Sanctions, PEP and adverse-media screening, with clearly documented outcomes
What we’re looking for
• UAE-based, with 1–2 years’ experience in compliance, AML or KYC (consultancy, bank, broker, exchange house or similar) (exposure to capital markets / broker-dealer compliance a plus)
• Working knowledge of the UAE AML/CFT framework in at least one of onshore, ADGM or DIFC
• Hands-on goAML experience is a strong plus
• Bachelor’s degree in law, finance, business or a related field
• CAMS, ICA or similar certification (or working towards one) preferred
• Strong attention to detail and clear written English
• Comfortable managing several clients and deadlines at once
What we offer
• Base salary plus eligibility for profit share on new business you generate, both reflecting your level of experience
• UAE residence visa and medical insurance
• On-the-job training and real client exposure from the start
• Support toward professional certification, with clear progression to Compliance Officer / MLRO roles
üìç Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi - may involve some travel to Dubai so own means of transport is desirable.
