Compliance Officer

Description

About Huzzle
At Huzzle, we connect exceptional talent with top opportunities at leading companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include fast-growing startups, digital agencies, SaaS companies, and tech-enabled businesses across industries such as MarTech, FinTech, EdTech, and eCommerce. Unlike traditional outsourcing agencies, we place you directly with innovative companies where you become a valued member of the team.

About the company
Our client is a fast-growing cloud infrastructure provider specializing in sovereign AI solutions and decentralized computing. By leveraging a global network of independent data centers, the team offers high-performance GPU and storage resources that empower developers to build, train, and deploy machine learning models with greater privacy and cost-efficiency. Their platform addresses the critical need for scalable, secure infrastructure in an era of increasing data sovereignty and rapid AI advancement.
The company operates at the intersection of edge computing and decentralized technologies, moving away from traditional centralized providers to offer a more resilient and transparent cloud ecosystem. As a mission-driven scale-up, the team fosters a culture of technical excellence and rapid iteration, attracting individuals passionate about reshaping the future of the internet. For candidates looking to make a global impact, this role provides the opportunity to work on cutting-edge distributed systems within a collaborative, remote-friendly environment focused on democratizing access to high-end compute power.

Job type: Full-time

Job summary

We are seeking a high-caliber MLRO and Compliance Officer to lead and safeguard the regulatory integrity of a growing Company Service Provider (CSP) based in the UAE. In this pivotal role, you will own the end-to-end AML/CFT framework and serve as the primary liaison with the ADGM Registration Authority. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned compliance professional to step into a position of high visibility, ensuring the firm remains a gold standard for regulatory excellence while supporting the seamless administration of a diverse portfolio of entities.

Key responsibilities

• Framework ownership: Maintain and conduct annual reviews of the Business Risk Assessment, including CDD/EDD protocols and sanctions/PEP screening across UN, OFAC, EU, and UAE lists.
• Regulatory reporting: Act as the designated reporting officer, managing internal suspicion reports and filing official STRs/SARs with the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit.
• CSP license oversight: Manage all conditions of the CSP license, including client money handling, statutory filings, UBO record-keeping, and the two-business-day retrieval mandate.
• Authority liaison: Represent the firm in all correspondence with the ADGM Registration Authority, managing notifications and ensuring continuous readiness for compliance assessments.
• Monitoring & training: Execute the compliance monitoring program, deliver specialized staff AML training, and provide strategic counsel to the Board of Directors regarding risk and potential breaches.

Requirements

• Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of dedicated AML and regulatory compliance experience, specifically within the ADGM or similar high-oversight jurisdictions.
• Qualifications: Must hold recognized professional AML and compliance certifications (e.g., ACAMS, ICA).
• Expertise: Deep knowledge of UAE FIU reporting requirements and DNFBP regulatory obligations.
• Integrity: Proven track record of meeting "fit-and-proper" regulatory standards with the ability to provide active, demonstrable oversight.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience managing dual-regulated entities (FSRA and CSP).
• Existing relationships or a proven track record of successful audits with the ADGM Registration Authority.
• Advanced degrees in Law, Finance, or Business Administration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and compensation package
• Prime working location in the UAE
• High-impact leadership role within a respected firm
• Long-term career stability and professional development
• Performance-based incentives and professional recognition