AML Compliance Officer – Gold & Precious Metals (Dubai)

Company Description Anjali Jeweller's & Goldsmith L.L.C. is a Dubai-based organization operating in the gold and precious metals sector, with a focus on high-quality products and trusted customer relationships. The company serves both local and international clients, emphasizing integrity, transparency, and regulatory compliance in all transactions.

As part of a dynamic and highly regulated market, Anjali Jeweller's & Goldsmith L.L.C. is committed to robust risk management and strong governance standards. Team members work in a collaborative environment that values professional growth, ethical conduct, and operational excellence.

Role Description The AML Compliance Officer – Gold & Precious Metals (Dubai) is a full-time, on-site role responsible for overseeing anti–money laundering compliance across the company’s gold and precious metals operations. The person in this role will design, implement, and maintain AML policies, procedures, and controls aligned with UAE regulations and international best practices.

Day-to-day tasks include conducting customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence, monitoring and reviewing transactions for suspicious activity, and ensuring timely reporting to relevant regulatory bodies. The AML Compliance Officer will perform sanctions screening, maintain accurate compliance records, and prepare regular reports and documentation for internal stakeholders and regulators.

The role also involves training staff on AML requirements, advising business units on compliance risks, and collaborating with finance and operations teams to ensure that risk mitigation is integrated into core processes.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to assess transaction patterns, identify risks, and interpret complex regulatory requirements.
• Experience with sanctions screening and sanctions compliance processes within financial or precious metals sectors.
• Background in finance or a related field, with the ability to understand financial flows and industry-specific risk exposure.
• Effective communication skills to prepare clear reports, deliver training, and engage with internal stakeholders and external regulators.
• Proven experience in conducting due diligence and enhanced due diligence on customers, counterparties, and third parties.
• In-depth knowledge of AML laws and regulations applicable in the UAE and, ideally, in the gold and precious metals industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in law, finance, business, compliance, or a related discipline; professional AML/Compliance certifications (e.g., CAMS or equivalent) are an advantage.
• Ability to work on-site in Dubai, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Experience in developing and delivering compliance training and contributing to internal audits or regulatory inspections is beneficial.

What we offer

Salary: AED 5,000 – 6,000/month (based on relevant industry experience)