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Deputy MLRO — Dubai-Based Fintech (CBUAE Regulated) We’re hiring a Deputy MLRO to join a fast-growing fintech headquartered in Dubai and regulated by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE).
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Deputy MLRO — Dubai-Based Fintech (CBUAE Regulated)
We’re hiring a
Deputy Mlro
to join a fast-growing fintech headquartered in Dubai and regulated by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE).
This is a high-impact role for an experienced financial crime professional who thrives in fast-paced, regulated environments and wants to help shape a best-in-class compliance framework within an innovative fintech business.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the MLRO in overseeing the company’s AML/CFT and sanctions compliance framework
- Lead and enhance transaction monitoring, suspicious activity investigations, and regulatory reporting
- Review and escalate STR/SAR filings where required
- Maintain and strengthen AML policies, procedures, and controls in line with CBUAE requirements
- Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on financial crime and compliance matters
- Manage regulatory requests, audits, and compliance reviews
- Conduct AML risk assessments across products, customers, and geographies
- Deliver compliance training and promote a strong compliance culture across the business
- Stay current on UAE regulatory developments and emerging financial crime risks
Requirements
- 5+ years’ experience in AML/Financial Crime Compliance within fintech, banking, payments, or financial services
- Previous experience supporting or acting as Deputy MLRO / AML Officer
- Strong understanding of CBUAE regulations and UAE AML framework
- Experience with transaction monitoring systems, investigations, and sanctions screening
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or equivalent preferred
- Arabic language skills are advantageous but not essential
- What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to join a scaling fintech in a key control function
- Direct exposure to senior leadership and regulators
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
- Competitive compensation package
- Based in Dubai
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