United Arab Emirates, AML Onboarding - Vice President
iCapital Network
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About the Role
iCapital is looking for a VP, Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), to join its Regulatory and Compliance team to oversee the firm’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) and Counter-Proliferation Financing (CPF) framework in the United Arab Emirates. The VP, MLRO will serve as a financial crime compliance leader responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective, risk-based AML program aligned with iCapital’s UAE activities.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the UAE AML/CFT/CPF compliance framework and ensure alignment with applicable 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 in association with relevant investigations.
- 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.
Qualifications
- 10-15+ years of alternatives experience, preferably with private funds and registered investment advisor experience in the UAE and Middle East
- 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
- JD a plus, but not required
We believe the best ideas and innovation happen when we are together. Employees in this role will work in the office four days, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday.
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iCapital is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
About this role
iCapital's Abu Dhabi office is seeking a Vice President to lead its Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorist Financing, and Counter-Proliferation Financing compliance function. In this role, you would establish and oversee a risk-based AML program tailored to the firm's UAE operations, serving as the primary regulatory contact with UAE authorities and the Financial Intelligence Unit. You'd investigate and report suspicious activity, monitor evolving regulations, and ensure the firm's EMEA distributor agreements meet local requirements.
The ideal candidate brings 10–15+ years in alternatives, with demonstrated expertise in private funds, registered investment advisors, and fund structuring within the UAE and broader Middle East. You should have deep knowledge of AML/KYC requirements specific to private fund investors and distributors across EMEA, combined with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across internal teams and with external clients. A law degree is valued but not required; what matters more is your ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, drive process improvements, and maintain professionalism in both client-facing and internal contexts.
This is a full-time, in-office position with a four-day office requirement and Friday flexibility to work remotely.
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