MLRO

Aventus Global Talent; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech platform in Dubai is looking for a seasoned Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to establish and lead its Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) framework. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in financial crime and compliance, with a proven track record as an MLRO within fintech. Responsibilities include establishing governance, engaging with regulators, and leading investigations and reporting, making this a high-impact role in a fast-scaling organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in financial crime, AML, compliance, or regulatory risk.
• Proven MLRO experience in fintech or digital services.
• Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks and international standards.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the Financial Crime Compliance framework across AML, CTF, sanctions, and fraud.
• Act as the primary point of contact with regulators for licensing and reporting.
• Oversee investigations and regulatory reporting obligations.

Skills

Financial crime compliance

AML/CFT knowledge

Stakeholder management

Job description

Title: Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) Location: Dubai

About the Role: A high growth fintech platform is seeking an experienced MLRO to build and lead its Financial Crime Compliance framework in Dubai. This is a senior, high impact role responsible for establishing governance, engaging regulators, and embedding a strong FCC culture across a fast-scaling fintech business.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the Financial Crime Compliance framework across AML, CTF, sanctions, and fraud
• Act as primary point of contact with regulators, managing licensing, reporting, examinations, and inspections
• Implement a risk-based CFCC program aligned to regulatory and group standards
• Oversee suspicious activity investigations and regulatory reporting obligations
• Develop and maintain FCC policies, procedures, and governance structures
• Advise and challenge the business on FCC risks, controls, and risk appetite
• Report to senior management and the Board on FCC risks, issues, and program effectiveness

Key Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience across financial crime, AML, compliance, or regulatory risk roles
• Proven MLRO experience within fintech or digital financial services
• Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks and international AML/CTF standards
• Demonstrated experience building FCC frameworks, controls, and governance from the ground up
• Background managing regulatory engagement, examinations, and ongoing supervision
• Ability to lead investigations and oversee SAR reporting and escalation processes
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to challenge the business