Compliance Manager/MLRO

Company Description Themis is an AI-powered due diligence, screening, and monitoring platform used by regulated and high-growth organizations to manage financial crime risk. The company helps clients identify hidden risks across customers, suppliers, partners, investments, and other third parties before they escalate into regulatory, operational, or reputational issues. By combining advanced technology, enhanced intelligence, and investigative expertise, Themis supports firms in private credit, investment management, banking, legal, and corporate sectors. Its solutions streamline screening, enhanced due diligence, onboarding, and ongoing monitoring, enabling faster, more defensible risk decisions at scale. Themis focuses on simplifying financial crime risk management while strengthening compliance outcomes for its clients.

Role Description The Compliance Manager/MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer) is a full-time hybrid role based in Abu Dhabi.

The role is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the firm’s compliance and financial crime frameworks, policies, and procedures in line with local and international regulatory requirements.

A great Compliance Manager/MLRO is well-versed in legal guidelines and corporate governance best practices. They are professionals of high ethical standards and work diligently to complete their duties keeping in mind the objectives of the business. We are looking for an experienced Compliance Manager & MLRO to ensure our company adheres to legal standards and in-house policies. The goal is to preserve the company’s integrity by making sure it stays on a lawful and ethical course.

You will be responsible for enforcing regulations in all aspects and levels of business as well as providing guidance on compliance matters.

Day-to-day tasks include monitoring and reviewing transactions and client activity, assessing alerts, conducting investigations, and preparing reports and recommendations related to potential financial crime or regulatory breaches.

The Compliance Manager/MLRO will act as the key point of contact with regulators and relevant authorities, ensure timely regulatory filings, and coordinate internal and external audits.

The role also involves providing compliance guidance to business teams, delivering training on financial crime and regulatory obligations, and supporting the integration of Themis technology into internal risk management processes.

Qualifications

• Ex-regulator experience (i.e. ADGM/CBB/FCA/Central Bank of UAE/DIFC/FATF/Wolfsberg or any other country FIUs).
• Strong expertise in compliance, financial crime risk management, and anti–money laundering (AML), including practical MLRO experience or equivalent senior compliance role.
• Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks in the UAE and relevant international standards (e.g., FATF recommendations, sanctions regimes, KYC/CDD requirements).
• Experience in due diligence, transaction monitoring, screening, and ongoing risk assessment for customers, suppliers, partners, and other third parties.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations, draft and implement compliance policies and procedures, and design effective controls and governance structures.
• Proficiency in using technology and data-driven tools for risk screening, monitoring, and reporting; familiarity with AI or regtech solutions is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and sound judgment in escalating and resolving issues.
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams, provide practical guidance to stakeholders, and deliver training programs.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., CAMS, ICA, CFA or similar)
• Proven 4-5 years’ experience as a Certified compliance professional is advantageous
• A business acumen partnered with a dedication to legality