United Arab Emirates, AML Onboarding - Vice President

The role

The VP, Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) will oversee the firm's AML, CTF, and CPF framework in the United Arab Emirates. This leader will establish and maintain a risk-based AML program aligned with UAE activities.

What you will do

• Oversee the UAE AML/CFT/CPF compliance framework and ensure alignment with UAE laws, regulations, and global standards.
• Act as primary contact for applicable UAE regulators and the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit.
• Oversee the investigation, escalation and reporting of suspicious activity.
• Monitor regulatory developments and lead implementation of enhancements to the firm UAE framework.
• Review EMEA distributor agreements to ensure compliance with UAE requirements.
• Serve as the primary AML contact with the iCapital Middle East Client Solutions team.

Required qualifications

• 10-15+ years of alternatives experience
• Experience in fund structuring and formation, reviewing governing documents for alternative and registered funds.
• AML/KYC expertise of regulatory requirements for private fund investors and distributors in EMEA
• Excellent verbal communication skills and strong ability for personal interaction.
• Professionalism both client-facing and internally.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with a continuous learning mindset.
• Self-motivated with robust project management and process development skills

Nice to have

• preferably with private funds and registered investment advisor experience in the UAE and Middle East
• JD a plus

About the company

iCapital is looking for a VP, Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to join its Regulatory and Compliance team.