Senior Compliance Manager / MLRO

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Compliance Manager / MLRO

Job Description: As a Senior Compliance Manager and MLRO for a globally established cross-border payments platform, you will act as the designated Money Laundering Reporting Officer — ensuring timely escalation to the MLRO function and accurate reporting to the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit. You will lead the compliance function for a globally recognized payments platform’s UAE operations, applying senior compliance leadership to AML/CFT programme management, regulatory engagement, and payments compliance strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the designated MLRO — ensuring timely escalation and accurate reporting to the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit
• Lead the compliance function for a globally established cross-border payments platform’s UAE operations
• Develop and maintain AML/CFT policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks for a licensed UAE payments entity
• Manage regulatory relationships with CBUAE, VARA, and applicable UAE authorities on compliance matters
• Oversee KYC, CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring, and sanctions screening for cross-border payments clients
• Provide compliance advisory to senior management and the Board on regulatory and financial crime matters
• Lead compliance monitoring, testing, and regulatory examination preparation
• Build and develop the UAE compliance team as the payments platform scales operations

Qualifications Needed:

• Significant Senior Compliance Manager or MLRO experience within a globally established payments platform or fintech
• Deep knowledge of UAE payment regulatory frameworks and AML/CFT requirements for cross-border payments
• Proven MLRO experience with track record of leading compliance functions for licensed UAE payment entities
• Strong regulatory engagement and senior leadership skills for UAE payments compliance
• CAMS or equivalent AML qualification required

What the Company Offers:

• Senior Compliance Manager and MLRO role at a globally established cross-border payments platform in Dubai
• Full UAE compliance leadership mandate for a payments platform processing billions in cross-border transactions

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