Chief Compliance Officer / MLROon

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Chief Compliance Officer / MLROon

Job Description: The CCO/MLRO is responsible for designing and embedding a best-in-class, tech-enabled compliance framework that safeguards customer funds, keeps Paysend ahead of CBUAE expectations, and enables innovative products while fostering a culture of integrity across the firm.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the regulator-approved, Board-reporting CCO/MLRO for Paysend UAE — owning the entire compliance and financial crime agenda
• Design and implement a comprehensive compliance framework covering regulatory compliance, AML/CFT obligations, conduct risk, and consumer protection
• Ensure compliance with CBUAE regulations including the Stored Value Facility Regulation (2020), Market Conduct Regulation (2023), Consumer Protection Regulation (2021), and Exchange Business Regulations (2025)
• Act as the primary regulatory interface with the CBUAE — managing supervisory engagement, compliance submissions, and regulatory reporting via the Paysend Notification Gateway (PNG) and goAML platforms
• Conduct objective, independent risk assessments ensuring compliance with all AML and ATF requirements
• Oversee AML/CFT monitoring systems, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting
• Build and maintain the compliance monitoring and testing programme for Paysend UAE’s licensed operations
• Lead regulatory change implementation as new CBUAE requirements are introduced across digital money exchange and cross-border payment services
• Foster a culture of compliance integrity across all Paysend UAE operations and business functions

Qualifications Needed:

• Significant experience as CCO, MLRO, or senior compliance leader at a CBUAE-licensed payments, fintech, or financial services entity
• Demonstrable experience as a regulator-approved CCO/MLRO or strong track record qualifying for CBUAE regulatory approval
• Deep knowledge of CBUAE regulatory frameworks for payments — specifically SVF Regulation, Exchange Business Regulations, and UAE AML/CFT Laws
• Proven AML/CFT programme design and management experience in a digital payments or remittance environment
• Experience engaging with the CBUAE on regulatory matters and supervisory reviews
• Tech-enabled compliance mindset — ability to leverage compliance technology for monitoring, reporting, and control automation
• ICA, ACAMS, or equivalent compliance qualification preferred

What the Company Offers:

• Board-reporting CCO/MLRO role at a global fintech payments platform with UAE-licensed operations
• Full compliance ownership across Paysend UAE’s digital wallet, prepaid card, and cross-border remittance product suite
• Mandate to build a best-in-class, tech-enabled compliance framework in the UAE
• Competitive compensation commensurate with seniority and regulatory responsibility

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