Global Compliance & Financial Crime Lead – Payments

Capitex; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing fintech in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Compliance Manager to oversee day-to-day compliance operations and ensure regulatory adherence. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in compliance within fintech, with a strong understanding of AML/CFT frameworks. This hands-on role involves conducting customer onboarding, monitoring transactions, and preparing compliance reports while working closely with senior compliance leadership. A practical, solutions-oriented approach is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in Compliance, AML, or Financial Crime within fintech or financial services.
• Strong understanding of regulatory expectations and KYC processes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Hands-on experience with transaction monitoring and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct customer onboarding and ensure adherence to AML/KYC standards.
• Monitor transactions and escalate cases as required.
• Prepare and submit regulatory filings and compliance reports.

Skills

Compliance experience

AML/CFT framework understanding

Communication skills

Transaction monitoring

Regulatory adherence

Independence in fast-paced environments

Solutions-oriented approach

Fluency in English

Job description

A rapidly growing fintech in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Compliance Manager to oversee day-to-day compliance operations and ensure regulatory adherence. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in compliance within fintech, with a strong understanding of AML/CFT frameworks. This hands-on role involves conducting customer onboarding, monitoring transactions, and preparing compliance reports while working closely with senior compliance leadership. A practical, solutions-oriented approach is essential for success in this position.