Compliance Officer

Caliberly; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliberly is seeking a detail-oriented Compliance Officer for a fast-growing fintech in Dubai, focusing on secure high-performance payment solutions. You will lead KYC/KYB due diligence, monitor regulatory developments in high-risk sectors, and ensure merchants comply with licensing conditions and internal policies.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in regulated environments, strong AML knowledge, excellent analysis and reporting skills, and the ability to work independently under

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a compliance role within regulated/high-risk industries (fintech, iGaming, payments)
• Strong knowledge of AML regulations and licensing frameworks
• Excellent analytical, research and report-writing skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Fluency in English; additional languages a plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct KYC/KYB due diligence on new and existing merchants
• Monitor/regulate developments related to high-risk sectors (iGaming, sportsbook)
• Ensure merchants operate in compliance with laws, regulations and licensing conditions
• Develop and maintain internal compliance procedures and documentation
• Support audits and regulatory inspections
• Deliver compliance training to internal teams and merchant partners
• Escalate and report suspicious/non-compliant activities as required

Skills

KYC/KYB due diligence

AML regulations

Regulatory monitoring

Regulatory reporting

Communication in English

Job description

Role: Compliance Officer

Experience: 8 Years

Location: Dubai UAE

One of our associates a fast-growing fintech company specializing in secure high-performance payment solutions is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Compliance Officer to join their team. This role focuses on high-risk verticals such as online casinos and sports betting. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring that merchant activities comply with regulatory standards licensing obligations and internal policies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct KYC/KYB due diligence on new and existing merchants
• Monitor and interpret regulatory developments related to high-risk sectors (e.g. iGaming sportsbook)
• Ensure merchants operate in full compliance with applicable laws industry regulations and licensing conditions
• Develop implement and maintain internal compliance procedures and documentation
• Support internal and external audits as well as regulatory inspections
• Deliver compliance training and guidance to internal teams and merchant partners
• Escalate and report any suspicious or non-compliant activities in accordance with legal requirements

Requirements

• Proven experience in a compliance role within a regulated or high-risk industry (preferably iGaming payments or fintech)
• Strong knowledge of AML regulations responsible gambling practices and relevant licensing frameworks
• Excellent analytical research and report-writing skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills with fluency in English; additional languages are a plus

Detail-oriented with a proactive solution-driven approach