Compliance And Regulatory Licensing Officer MLRO

Company Description

NH Management is a specialist corporate services, governance, regulatory licensing, compliance, and virtual asset advisory firm. We are expanding our regulatory division and seeking a senior Compliance & Regulatory Licensing Officer / MLRO with hands-on experience managing licence applications and engaging directly with UAE regulators.

Role Description

We are looking for a Compliance & Regulatory Licensing Officer / MLRO to join our team in a full-time, on-site capacity in Dubai. In this role, you will be responsible for upholding regulatory standards, managing end-to-end licensing processes, and serving as the organisation's Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).

This is a high-impact position that places you at the forefront of complex regulatory initiatives. You will act as MLRO for clients, design and implement robust compliance frameworks, and oversee a broad portfolio that spans both conventional financial services and the virtual assets space.

Your core responsibilities will include conducting in-depth regulatory research, formulating compliance policies and procedures, leading licensing applications, fostering professional relationships with regulatory authorities, and handling client and stakeholder inquiries on matters of compliance and licensing.

What you'll do

• Lead regulatory licence applications end-to-end with VARA, ADGM, DFSA, SCA, and the UAE Central Bank
• Prepare and manage Regulatory Business Plans, Compliance Manuals, AML/CFT frameworks, and Governance Policies
• Act as MLRO and Compliance Officer for clients, including SAR/STR drafting and high-risk file reviews
• Liaise directly with regulators during licensing, supervision, and inspection processes
• Draft and maintain risk assessments, compliance monitoring programmes, and governance frameworks
• Advise clients on regulatory obligations and support remediation and enhancement projects
• Monitor rulebook updates (VARA, DFSA GEN/AML/Conduct, FSRA) and ensure continued compliance
• Provide compliance training to clients and internal staff

What we're looking for

• Minimum 2-5 years of UAE compliance experience with direct regulator interaction
• Proven track record in managing full-cycle regulatory licence applications
• Strong AML/CFT knowledge and CDD/EDD experience, including high-risk onboarding
• Excellent drafting skills — compliance manuals, business plans, governance documents
• VARA licensing experience is highly preferred
• ADGM CSP / FSRA and DFSA licensing experience is a strong advantage
• ICA, ACAMS, CISI, or equivalent qualification preferred
• Background in consulting or advisory firms is a plus
• Degree in law, compliance, finance, or a related field