Financial Crimes Risk Director, Dubai

Crypto.com; Dubai; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital finance is seeking a strategic leader for the role of Director of Financial Crime Risk. This position oversees the development and management of the firm's financial crime risk framework, ensuring robust defenses against illicit activities while maintaining compliance with global regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and analytical skills, along with extensive experience in financial crime risk management, making a significant impact on the firm's integrity and reputation.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Hybrid/remote options

Internal mobility programs

Career development opportunities

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Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in financial crime risk management, with leadership roles.
• Deep knowledge of AML/CTF regulations and fraud prevention.
• Cryptocurrency experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate risk assessments and ensure consistent remediation.
• Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments and suggest improvements.
• Define and execute the financial crime risk strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Influence

Risk Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Professional Certifications (e.g., CAMS, CFE)

Job description

Our Local Programs and Regulatory Compliance team is responsible for ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations in the countries where we operate.

Crypto.com is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our compliance team as Director of Financial Crime Risk. This critical role will oversee the development, implementation, and management of the firm's financial crime risk framework. The successful candidate will ensure robust defenses against money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, sanctions violations, and other illicit financial activities, while ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Reporting directly to the Global Head of Financial Crime, the Director of Financial Crime Risk will work with senior leadership, regulators, and internal stakeholders to safeguard the firm’s integrity and reputation.

Responsibilities

1. Risk Coordination: Correlate the firm’s multiple risk assessments, audits, regulatory examination findings, etc., to ensure consistency in risk determination and remediation.
2. Risk Assessments: Conduct periodic enterprise-wide risk assessments, or supervise external vendors, to evaluate the firm's exposure to financial crime and recommend improvements.
3. Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the firm's financial crime risk strategy, aligning with risk appetite and business goals.
4. Risk Oversight: Oversee identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial crime risks across all business lines, products, and regions.
5. Oversight: Assist in AML Oversight Committee (AMLOC) organization and maintenance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, CFE) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in financial crime risk management within financial services, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Deep knowledge of AML/CTF regulations, sanctions, fraud prevention, and financial crime typologies.
• Cryptocurrency experience preferred.
• Proven leadership, stakeholder influence, and organizational change capabilities.
• Strong analytical, data, and technology skills for risk management.
• Excellent communication skills for complex issue presentation.

Life @ Crypto.com

Empowered to think big and innovate. Join a talented, ambitious, and supportive team.

Enjoy a transformational, proactive environment that fosters personal and professional growth.

Work culture emphasizes support, collaboration, and shared goals—bringing cryptocurrency to every wallet.

Flexible work hours and hybrid/remote options available.

Internal mobility programs and career development opportunities.

Work Perks: crypto.com Visa card upon joining.

Benefits

Competitive salary, generous leave (including birthday and work anniversary), and regional-specific benefits. Learn more from our talent team.

About Crypto.com

Founded in 2016, serving over 80 million customers, and growing rapidly. Our vision: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet. Focused on security, privacy, and compliance, we aim to accelerate crypto adoption and empower creators and entrepreneurs to build a fair digital ecosystem.

Learn more at https://crypto.com.

Crypto.com is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and transparency. Personal data used solely for recruitment. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.