Compliance And Financial Crime Manager

Job description / Role

Job Type
Full Time

Job Location
UAE

Nationality
Any Nationality

Salary
Not Specified

Gender
Not Specified

Arabic Fluency
Not Specified

Job Function
Accounting & Audit

Company Industry
Finance, Investment & Asset Management

Description

About the company
A rapidly growing fintech operating in the global payments space is seeking a compliance manager to support its expanding operations. The organisation provides innovative cross-border payment solutions designed to improve the speed, reliability and transparency of international transactions for businesses. The company operates across multiple jurisdictions and is building a best-in-class compliance framework to support its growth.

About the opportunity
The compliance manager will play a key role in supporting the global compliance function, with responsibility for day-to-day compliance operations, regulatory adherence and customer due diligence across the company’s international footprint. This is a hands-on role working closely with senior compliance leadership to ensure the business meets its AML/CFT obligations and maintains strong relationships with regulators, partners and counterparties.

Requirements

• 3–5 years’ experience in compliance, AML or financial crime within fintech, payments or financial services.
• Strong understanding of AML/CFT frameworks, KYC processes and regulatory expectations across multiple jurisdictions.

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• Hands-on experience with transaction monitoring, screening tools and SAR/STR reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and stakeholder liaison.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-moving, international business.
• Practical, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to balance commercial and risk considerations.
• Fluency in English required; additional languages are an advantage.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct customer onboarding, periodic reviews and enhanced due diligence in line with internal AML/KYC standards.
• Monitor alerts across transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, PEPs and adverse media, escalating cases as required.
• Coordinate and draft responses to information requests from partners, financial institutions and regulators.
• Support the management of customer complaints and ensure compliance with relevant consumer protection standards.
• Prepare and submit AML/CFT reports and other regulatory filings as required.
• Support internal and external suspicious activity reporting, ensuring accurate documentation and timely escalation.
• Review potential fraud cases and work with internal teams to support investigations and resolutions.
• Assist with maintaining and enhancing internal compliance policies, procedures and workflows.
• Produce compliance metrics and management information for internal reporting.
• Deliver or support the delivery of AML and compliance training to staff.
• Partner with commercial and onboarding teams to assess new business opportunities and review customer files.
• Assist with regulatory engagement, audits, and licence applications or renewals.