United Arab Emirates, AML Onboarding - Vice President

Role Overview

Vice President, Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) at iCapital in the United Arab Emirates. This role leads Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), and Counter-Proliferation Financing (CPF) compliance for the firm's UAE operations.

Company Overview

iCapital is an alternatives investment platform. The role sits within the Regulatory and Compliance team.

Role Purpose

Establish and maintain an effective, risk-based AML program aligned with iCapital's UAE activities. Serve as the financial crime compliance leader responsible for the firm's AML/CFT/CPF framework and primary regulatory contact in the UAE.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Oversight & Framework

• Oversee the UAE AML/CFT/CPF compliance framework and ensure alignment with applicable UAE laws, regulations, and global standards.
• Monitor regulatory developments and lead implementation of enhancements to the firm's UAE framework.

Regulatory Engagement

• Act as primary contact for applicable UAE regulators and the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit.
• Serve as the primary AML contact with the iCapital Middle East Client Solutions team.

Compliance Operations

• Oversee the investigation, escalation and reporting of suspicious activity in association with relevant investigations.
• Review EMEA distributor agreements to ensure compliance with UAE requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.
• Juris Doctor (JD) is a plus, but not required.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent verbal communication skills and strong ability for personal interaction.
• Professionalism both client-facing and internally.
• Self-motivated with robust project management and process development skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with a continuous learning mindset.

Additional Information

• Office attendance four days per week with flexibility to work remotely on Friday.
• iCapital is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and does 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.