Compliance & MLRO - DFSA Authorized

Our client, a high-growth fintech operating out of the DIFC, is looking for a seasoned Compliance Officer & MLRO to join their leadership team.

This is a DFSA Authorised Individual role, and the ideal hire will take full ownership of the firm s Compliance and AML/CFT frameworks while supporting the business through its next phase of growth.

This opportunity is meant for someone who has built and run compliance structures inside DFSA-regulated money services, fintech or digital wallet entities in an in-house role - not someone who has only advised from the outside.

If you ve been the go-to person for regulatory engagement, board reporting, AML governance, and day-to-day controls within a licensed firm, we d love to introduce you.

Candidate must be an immediate joiner UAE-based and eligible for DFSA Authorised Individual approval (a must).

Proven experience as a Compliance Officer/MLRO within a DFSA-regulated firm. 7+ years in compliance, AML/CFT, or regulatory roles in financial services.

Minimum 3 years in a DFSA-regulated firm in an in-house capacity (not consultancy).

Minimum 2+ years of experience in fintech, digital wallets, or money services industries.

Hands-on track record managing DFSA frameworks, inspections, supervision, and remediation.

Strong knowledge of the DFSA Rulebook, UAE Federal AML laws, and global AML/CTF frameworks (FATF, Wolfsberg).

building or scaling compliance/AML programs from scratch.

Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management capability.

PREFERRED EXPERTISE Experience in digital-wallet based fintech, payments, or startup environments.

Direct involvement in DFSA inspections or thematic reviews.

Certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or equivalent.

Ability to operate autonomously, exercise sound judgment, and own DFSA-mandated functions.

An attractive pension scheme funded by the employer on a monthly basis Flat team structure - work directly with founders Opportunity to grow into a more senior role Attractive TSOP options Hybrid work arrangements with flexibility