Chief Risk Officer & MLRO – FinTech/Payments

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Chief Risk Officer & MLRO – FinTech/Payments

Job Description: Develop and implement a robust AML/CFT compliance strategy for a UAE-based dynamic fintech company. Provide strategic leadership in risk and compliance, ensuring regulatory compliance across payments and digital financial services.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive AML/CFT compliance strategy for a regulated fintech
• Serve as Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and primary contact with UAE regulators
• Provide strategic risk leadership across the organisation including board-level reporting
• Oversee transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, and risk assessments
• Manage regulatory examinations and enforcement actions
• Build and maintain a compliance culture aligned with UAE regulations and international best practices
• Lead and develop the risk and compliance team

Qualifications Needed:

• Extensive experience in financial crime and regulatory compliance within fintech and payments sectors
• Proven background as a senior CRO or MLRO in a regulated fintech environment
• Deep knowledge of UAE AML/CFT regulations and VARA/Central Bank frameworks
• Strong leadership and board-level communication skills
• Relevant professional qualifications in compliance, risk, or law

What the Company Offers:

• C-Suite position at a UAE-based regulated fintech
• Strategic leadership role with board-level visibility
• Full-time UAE-based role in a dynamic fintech environment

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