AML Risk & Controls Lead

Revolut; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Revolut is seeking a Risk Manager in Financial Crime Operations to lead AML risk reviews, translate regulations into scalable tech-driven controls, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to safeguard customers and money.

You will advise on AML risks in new launches, oversee control testing, and help refine processes to reduce harm while maintaining customer trust across a global platform.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in an AML risk or advisory role within the first line of defence.
• Expertise in money laundering typologies, controls, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience across retail and business financial services.
• Proven track record of delivering fraud risk assessments and remediation strategies.
• Familiarity with transaction monitoring technologies or rule tuning.

Responsibilities

• Drive AML risk reviews, control gap analysis, and remediation plans.
• Translate regulatory obligations into scalable, tech-driven solutions.
• Collaborate with Data, Product, Compliance, and Operations teams on high-impact AML initiatives.
• Maintain oversight of outsourced and insourced financial crime controls and ensure SLAs.
• Improve customer experience by remediating detriment caused by financial crime controls.

Skills

AML risk

Regulatory frameworks

Money laundering typologies

Fraud risk assessments

Transaction monitoring

Tools

Transaction monitoring tech

Job description

Revolut is seeking a Risk Manager in Financial Crime Operations to lead AML risk reviews, translate regulations into scalable tech-driven controls, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to safeguard customers and money.

You will advise on AML risks in new launches, oversee control testing, and help refine processes to reduce harm while maintaining customer trust across a global platform.