Manager of Financial Crime Prevention

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) in the United Arab Emirates seeks an AVP, Financial Crime Prevention to drive the financial crime prevention framework for the gaming sector. The role oversees supervisory reviews, risk assessments, and evaluation of operator AML/CFT controls, offering subject-matter guidance across detection, reporting, enforcement support and industry guidance.

Responsibilities include drafting and maintaining AML/CFT policies, monitoring regulatory

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial crime prevention, AML/CFT supervision, regulatory compliance or related roles.
• Strong working knowledge of UAE AML/CFT legislation, FATF recommendations, and international best practices.
• Ability to apply risk-based supervisory approaches and communicate with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the implementation and enhancement of the Financial Crime Prevention framework and supervisory strategy.
• Support drafting, review, and maintenance of AML/CFT policies, regulatory notices, guidance, and supervisory documentation.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess implications for the supervisory framework.
• Conduct sectoral, thematic, and entity-level risk assessments and recommend mitigations.
• Assess operators' AML/CFT controls including CDD, EDD, transaction monitoring, STR/SAR and record-keeping.
• Prepare analytical reports, supervisory findings, and recommendations for management and committees.
• Provide guidance to licensed operators on AML/CFT obligations and supervisory expectations.
• Support training for GCGRA staff and operators and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Skills

Financial crime prevention

AML/CFT supervision

Regulatory compliance

Regulatory reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

The AVP, Financial Crime Prevention, supports the implementation and effective operation of GCGRA’s financial crime prevention framework for the gaming sector.

The role oversees supervisory reviews, conducts risk assessments, evaluates operator AML/CFT controls, and provides subject-matter expertise across financial crime detection, reporting, enforcement support, and industry guidance.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the implementation and ongoing enhancement of GCGRA’s Financial Crime Prevention framework and supervisory strategy in line with national AML/CFT priorities and FATF standards. Support the drafting, review, and maintenance of AML/CFT-related policies, regulatory notices, guidance, and supervisory documentation. Monitor regulatory developments and assess implications for the gaming supervisory framework, escalating material matters where required. Conduct sectoral, thematic, and entity-level risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending proportionate mitigation measures. Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of operators’ AML/CFT frameworks, including CDD, EDD, transaction monitoring, STR/SAR processes, and record-keeping controls. Prepare analytical reports, supervisory findings, and recommendations for management and relevant committees, ensuring clarity and sound regulatory judgement. Maintain appropriate documentation and contribute to national-level reporting requirements and committee inputs. Provide clear and consistent guidance to licensed operators on AML/CFT obligations and supervisory expectations, promoting strong compliance culture. Support training and awareness initiatives for GCGRA staff and operators and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing activities. Stay informed of emerging financial crime typologies, technological developments, and sector-specific risks, contributing to continuous improvement of supervisory practices. Provide subject-matter support during supervisory reviews and act as a point of escalation for financial crime-related issues, recommending proportionate corrective actions where necessary.

Qualifications

Significant experience in financial crime prevention, AML/CFT supervision, regulatory compliance, or related roles, preferably within a regulatory authority, financial institution, or regulated gaming environment. Strong working knowledge of UAE AML/CFT legislation, FATF Recommendations, and international best practices, with the ability to apply them using a risk-based supervisory approach. Bachelor’s degree (required); Master’s degree in finance, law, criminology, economics, or a related field (preferred). Experience with risk assessment methodologies, supervisory frameworks, and financial crime control environments. Strong analytical and judgement skills, with the ability to assess complex risk scenarios and develop proportionate regulatory responses. Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively with senior stakeholders, regulated entities, and multidisciplinary teams. Professional certifications such as CAMS, CFCS, or equivalent are desirable.

About Us

The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) is the federal executive agency responsible for regulating and overseeing commercial gaming in the United Arab Emirates. We aim to drive sustainable growth by cultivating world-class commercial gaming operations and implementing efficient regulation, grounded in the principles of integrity, innovation, and responsible practices.

Established by Federal Law by Decree and headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the GCGRA is the executive authority that holds exclusive jurisdiction to regulate, license, and supervise all commercial gaming activities and facilities in the UAE.