Compliance Officer & MLRO (COMLRO)

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures.
• Implement and manage a risk-based compliance program.
• Conduct trade surveillance and transaction monitoring.
• Provide regulatory guidance to staff, the SEO, and the Board; prepare and present compliance reports to the Board.
• Maintain AML policies and procedures and oversee KYC / CDD processes.
• Identify, analyse, and report suspicious transactions and act as the primary contact for filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
• Deliver AML training and advisory support across the business.

Requirements

• Established rapport with FSRA/DFSA
• Strong UAE regulatory knowledge
• 4-6 years experience
• FSRA/DFSA-approved person (preferred)
• Bachelor's degree (Business, Law, or related)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at a Category 3A licensed firm
• Knowledge of ADGM data protection laws
• Familiarity with SQL for compliance data analysis

About the Company

Thndr is on a mission to democratize access to investing through smart technology and human-centred design. The platform promotes local investment products and lowers traditional barriers to entry—such as minimum balances and complex onboarding—making investing accessible to first-time and underserved investors. Key metrics include millions of app downloads and substantial annualised traded value, underscoring rapid adoption and market impact. This role sits in Thndr's Abu Dhabi office and will be central to managing regulatory and financial crime risk as the business scales.