The Role
Leading International Law Firm | Dubai, UAE | Up to AED 50K/month + Relocation Support Are you a seasoned KYC/AML expert seeking your next leadership challenge in an international law firm? Join a prestigious firm in Dubai as their new Head of KYC/AML, where you will drive compliance excellence, shape policy frameworks, and protect the firm’s global integrity. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the firm’s compliance with AML, CFT, and sanctions regulations across multiple jurisdictions. • Develop and implement risk-based policies, systems, and controls in line with international best practices. • Conduct business risk assessments and manage suspicious activity reporting (SARs). • Deliver expert training programs for staff on financial crime and compliance matters. • Advise leadership on regulatory changes and sanctions compliance issues. • Oversee regulatory audits and prepare detailed reports for senior management and competent authorities. • Act as the point of escalation for high-risk client matters and regulatory inquiries.

Requirements

• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification. • Proven expertise in compliance, with deep knowledge of financial crime, AML/CFT regimes, and related regulations (including CDD, EDD, PEPs, ML offenses, sanctions, and export controls). • Demonstrable leadership experience within an international law firm or professional services environment. • Native-level English fluency with exceptional drafting, communication, and research skills. • Strategic thinker with strong decision-making ability, even under pressure. • Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations in all jurisdictions where the firm operates. The Firm Offers: • Competitive salary up to AED 50,000 per month. • Full relocation assistance for the right candidate. • Opportunity to work with a top-tier international legal team in the Middle East. • Inclusive, diverse, and growth-focused environment. Join a firm committed to the highest standards of compliance, integrity, and global legal excellence. #KYC #AML #FinancialCrime #ComplianceLeadership #DubaiLegalJobs #MENARecruit #UAELegalJobs #MENArecruitstrength

About the company
MENA Recruit came to fruition in response to a growing need for international legal talent in London and Dubai. Its initial focus began in the Legal sector, evolving as a service provider for other sectors such as Administration, Marketing, Business Development, HR, IT, Finance and C-Suite positions. Over the last two decades, with roots firmly planted in the Middle East and operations expanding into the APAC region, MENA Recruit has gained intuitive industry knowledge and expertise. With its unique, people-focused approach, the firm has yielded competitive advantage for its clients and rewarding careers for the professionals it has supported throughout the years. The company is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of talent and service to its clients while working tenaciously towards helping them achieve higher retention rates. For this reason, MENA Recruit is considered by both candidates and clients as a consultant in the truest sense of the word, offering guidance to both people and organizations on how to adapt to the constant change in market conditions and how to anticipate present and future challenges. Presently, MENA Recruit provides services to organizations and professionals in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Kingdom. With such an extensive global reach, strong brand value, decades of expertise, and an innovative approach towards business challenges, its clear why MENA Recruit is the partner of choice for both in-house recruiters and candidates internationally

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