AML Analyst-UAE(A144528)

PayerMax; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fintech sector is looking for an AML Compliance Analyst in Dubai. You will play a crucial role in transaction monitoring, ensuring regulatory compliance, and conducting investigations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in AML processes, analytical skills, and a bachelor’s degree in finance, law, or accounting, with at least three years of experience in the financial services industry.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in AML within the financial services industry.
• Self-starter with strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Professional certifications in AML/CFT (e.g., CAMS, CFE) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with merchant onboarding and KYC periodic reviews.
• Analyzing transaction behavior and documenting findings.
• Prepare and file Suspicious Activity Reports timely.

Skills

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law, finance, accounting or related subject

Tools

AML/Screening tools (e.g., Dow Jones, Lexis Nexus)

Job description

Key responsibilities:

• Assist with merchant onboarding and KYC periodic reviews in line with the firm’s

procedures and applicable regulatory obligations.

• Conduct daily screening for sanctions, PEPs, and adverse media using industry

standard-tools.

• Take ownership over transaction monitoring reviews, conducting thorough

investigations into flagged activities to identify potential suspicious activity. You’ll be

responsible for analyzing transaction behavior, documenting your findings clearly, and

escalating cases to the MLRO.

• Contribute to the refinement and optimization of transaction monitoring rules to

enhance system effectiveness and alignment with evolving risk profiles.

• Prepare and file Suspicious Activity Reports to the UAE’s Financial Intelligence Unit in a

timely and accurate manner.

• Assist with the performance of AML related quality assurance reviews.
• Support Compliance Officer/MLRO with ad hoc projects as and when required.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving regulatory expectations and best

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law, finance, accounting or a related subject.
• At least 3 years of experience working in AML within the financial services industry,

preferably within a payment services or fintech company.

• Self-starter with strong analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to analyze large datasets, identify patterns, and draw logical conclusions.
• Experience using AML/Screening tools e.g Dow Jones, Lexis Nexus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional certifications in AML/CFT (e.g., CAMS, CFE, etc.) would be an advantage