Compliance Lead

is your all-in-one mobile money solution symbolizing the essence of financial democracy in the United Arab Emirates.

It is a service offering from Whizpay Technology LLC, licensed by The Central Bank of the UAE.

What truly makes us an ‘all-in-one’ solution is that we combine every aspect of your daily finances into a single, easy-to-use app with a suite of comprehensive services, ensuring seamless transactions.

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6 days working per week / Shift based

This role is responsible for leading the Company’s regulatory compliance and assurance framework, ensuring full alignment with the Central Bank of the UAE’s regulatory requirements and international best practices.

The position oversees the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of compliance policies, monitoring programs, and assurance reviews to safeguard the Company’s license and reputation.

Provides independent assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company’s compliance framework.

Support Head Compliance in liaising with the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and other regulators.

Ensure timely submission of regulatory reports, inspection responses, and inquiries.

Manage responses to regulatory and law enforcement requests via go AML and other channels.

Ensure accuracy and timeliness of regulatory data submissions to CBUAE.

Assist in preparing compliance and assurance reports for Sr.

Management and the Board.

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management and BRCC reports.

Monitor regulatory updates, conduct gap assessments, and update policies/procedures accordingly.

Ensure proper limits, controls, and monitoring in line with SVF requirements.

Support annual FCC and Market Conduct EWRA.

Lead the compliance assurance plan, including periodic and thematic reviews and control testing.

Validate effectiveness of transaction monitoring, fraud detection, sanctions screening, and KYC systems.

Identify compliance breaches and control weaknesses with Head Compliance.

Oversee STR/SAR investigations and submissions.

Maintain STR tracker and handle post-STR decisions and monitoring, including EDD where required.

Oversee updates to internal and TFS-related lists.

Support audit and inspection readiness, coordinating with regulators, auditors, and internal stakeholders.

Lead and mentor compliance team members.

Promote compliance culture through training programs and awareness sessions

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A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Law or a related field. (A master’s degree in law will be an advantage).

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or similar certification such as is preferred.

A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a CBUAE, regulated financial institution, or Exchange House in UAE.

Strong knowledge of the UAE’s regulatory framework, CBUAE’s regulations, guidelines, and notices and AML/CFT laws and regulations.

Possess excellent interpersonal and written communications skills.

A proactive team player with a positive attitude towards problem resolution with strong attention to detail.

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Self-motivated, multitasker with capability to work independently and continually calibrate priorities with minimal supervision, Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Documenting and reporting skills.

Ready to Join the Whizmo Team?

At Whizmo, we’re passionate about innovation, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact.

If you’re excited about this opportunity and eager to contribute to a dynamic and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s create something extraordinary together—apply today and take the first step toward an exciting career with Whizmo!