Senior AML Officer

NymCard; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech company in Dubai is seeking an AML Officer to support their AML CFT compliance program for UAE operations. The role involves maintaining compliance policies, conducting KYC checks, and supporting sanctions screening. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in financial crime roles, relevant professional certifications, and strong attention to detail. This is an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in fintech AML compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in AML or financial crime roles within banking or fintech in the UAE or GCC.
• Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or CFE.
• Hands-on exposure to goAML and monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance of the AML CFT framework for UAE.
• Perform KYC and CDD checks and validate documentation.
• Monitor alerts in the transaction monitoring system and document investigations.
• Assist with the AML risk assessment and track remediation activities.

Skills

AML compliance knowledge

KYC and CDD processes

Risk assessment

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Professional certifications (CAMS, ICA, CFE)

Tools

goAML

transaction monitoring systems

Job description

NymCard’s mission is to enable fintech and financial innovators to launch frictionless payment programmes with our modern infrastructure, at record speed. Our open API modern card issuing platform provides flexibility and control to issue cards, authorize transactions, and manage payment operations with just one integration and one partner.

We are a team of industry experts and technology innovators who take a dynamic approach to solving complex industry challenges. NymCard has an open and collaborative work environment and together we make up the NymCardian Nation. We power possibilities for our customers and each other by bringing the best talent together to do the best quality work we can.

The Role

We are hiring an AML Officer to support Nymcard’s AML CFT compliance program for UAE operations. You will assist with maintaining the policy and control framework, support KYC and transaction monitoring activities, help manage sanctions screening processes, and work under supervision of senior compliance personnel.

You will contribute to STRs preparation, assist with AML risk assessment, support regulatory inspections, and help embed controls into product and operational workflows. The role requires an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in card issuing and fintech AML compliance within a regulated environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the maintenance of the AML CFT framework for UAE, including assisting with policies, procedures, updates and control testing documentation
• Perform KYC and CDD checks, validate documentation, and assist with EDD for higher risk cases
• Support PEP checks and sanctions screening operations and help maintain screening lists for UAE local list, UN, OFAC, EU and other applicable lists. Resolve matches, and escalate potential hits
• Monitor alerts in the transaction monitoring system, document investigations, and propose dispositions for review
• Draft STR narratives, conduct initial review/research and gather evidence for submission on goAML under supervision
• Assist with the AML risk assessment, data gathering, control effectiveness reviews, prepare reports, and track remediation activities.
• Help prepare for regulatory inspections and audits, track requests, and organize evidence
• Support reviews of new products and partners for AML CFT impact, document requirements, and follow up on actions
• Maintain registers, MI, and regulatory reporting calendars for AML metrics, training, incidents, and returns
• Coordinate training logistics and keep attendance and materials up to date
• Keep procedures, documentation, and evidence repositories current and easy to retrieve

What You Bring

• Minimum of 2 + years of experience in AML or financial crime roles within banking or fintech in the UAE or GCC
• Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or CFE
• Working knowledge of CBUAE AML CFT expectations, FIU processes, and basic prudential touchpoints
• Ability to conduct investigations and assist with preparing clear, factual reports
• Hands-on exposure to goAML, screening tools, and alert handling in monitoring systems
• Understanding of card issuing and payment flows, or partner models common in fintech
• Strong documentation skills, attention to detail, and comfort working with checklists and evidence trails
• Clear written and verbal communication in English; Arabic is a plus
• Reliable, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks with timely follow through