AML/CFT Compliance Pack for Gold Trading

Job ID: 40494076

Budget: €250 – €750 EUR

Description:
I am the owner of a newly established gold trading company (physical gold bars, 22K doré) licensed in RAKEZ Free Zone, UAE. I need a complete, ready-to-use AML/CFT compliance pack that meets UAE Federal Law No. 20 of 2018, the relevant Central Bank circulars for DNFBPs (Dealers in Precious Metals), and international standards (OECD Due Diligence Guidance for gold supply chains). The pack will be submitted to the bank for account opening and must be accepted by the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit (goAML).

Scope of work – Deliverables:

AML/CFT Policy Statement (management commitment)
Business Risk Assessment specific to gold trading (22K, B2B clients, supply from West Africa, bank-to-bank transactions)
Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Procedures Manual including simplified and enhanced due diligence, with a specific section on gold supply chain verification (OECD)
Sanctions Screening Procedures (UN, UAE, OFAC lists)
Transaction Monitoring Procedures and internal alert thresholds
Suspicious Transaction Reporting (STR) Procedures with an internal reporting template
Record Keeping & Data Protection Policy (minimum 5 years retention)
Training Plan for the Compliance Officer (and future staff)
Template forms (editable Word/Excel):

Client KYC form
Transaction register
Internal STR report form
Training attendance log
(Optional) Assistance to register the company on the UAE goAML portal (please indicate if included or separate price)
All documents must be in English, customized to the company’s actual activity (not generic), and fully aligned with UAE regulations. References to RAKEZ free zone rules are welcome.

Profile of the freelancer:

Proven experience in drafting AML/CFT policies for UAE free zone companies, especially for precious metals/gold trading.
Knowledge of UAE Federal AML Law and goAML system.
Familiarity with OECD Gold Supply Chain Due Diligence is a strong plus.
Excellent English writing skills.
Budget: Up to 2,000 AED (fixed price).
Deadline: 7 calendar days from project award.

To apply, please provide:

A brief summary of your experience with similar projects (gold/dealers in precious metals in UAE).
A sample table of contents or a redacted excerpt of a previous AML policy (to verify quality).
Confirmation that you can deliver all items within the budget and timeline.
Note: Company name and details will be shared upon hiring.