Manager of Financial Crime Prevention

General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority - GCGRA; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) seeks an AVP, Financial Crime Prevention to lead the design and operation of the financial crime prevention framework for the UAE gaming sector. This role oversees risk assessments, regulatory reviews, and the evaluation of AML/CFT controls across licensees, providing expert guidance to enforcement and industry stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in financial crime prevention within a regulated environment, strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Experience in financial crime prevention and AML/CFT supervision.
• Strong knowledge of UAE AML/CFT law and FATF standards.
• Proven analytical and regulatory judgment capabilities.
• CAMS/CFCS or equivalent certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of the financial crime prevention framework and supervisory strategy.
• Draft, review, and maintain AML/CFT policies, guidance, and supervisory documents.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess implications for the supervisory framework.
• Perform sectoral, thematic, and entity-level risk assessments and mitigation recommendations.
• Assess operators’ AML/CFT controls including CDD/EDD, monitoring, and SAR/STR processes.
• Prepare analytical reports and supervisory findings for management and committees.
• Maintain documentation and contribute to national reporting and committee inputs.
• Provide guidance to licensed operators on AML/CFT obligations and supervisory expectations.
• Support staff training and knowledge sharing; stay updated on financial crime trends.

Skills

AML/CFT supervision

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

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.

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.