Junior Compliance Officer
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 📍 Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi - may involve some travel to Dubai so own means of transport is desirable.