Senior Group MLRO & Financial Crime Leader

fanatics momentum; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Momentum in the UAE is seeking a Group Head of Financial Crime/MLRO to lead and shape the strategic direction of Momentum Group’s(“Momentum”) Group Financial Crime function, across licensed entities, ensuring AML/CTF/CPF compliance. The role supervises Deputy MLROs and ensures robust governance and regulatory reporting.

The role will drive the risk-based programme, collaborate with Compliance Operations, Technology, and Regulatory Compliance, and serve as MLRO for relevant entities,

Qualifications

• Over 7 years of AML/CTF/CPF experience in online gaming or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of AML legislation and gaming sector risks.
• Proven ability to design and oversee AML/CFT/CPF frameworks and reporting.
• Operational MLRO or senior financial crime prevention experience in a tech-driven environment.
• Direct gaming sector experience is preferred or transferable AML/CFT competence.
• Management experience with authority and governance access.
• Experience with STR/SAR decision-making and reporting systems (goAML preferred).
• Leadership, decision-making and analytical skills.
• Degree in Law/Business/Risk Management with CAMS or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Develop, oversee and advise on policies and programmes in line with high financial crime standards.
• Direct supervision of Deputy MLROs for day-to-day AML/CFT/CPF activities.
• Lead the Financial Crime team with strategic oversight and performance feedback.
• Foster a collaborative, results-driven team environment.
• Collaborate with Compliance Operations, Technology, Regulatory Compliance and Customer Support.
• Exercise independent judgement to ensure AML/CFT/CPF compliance.
• Maintain external governance, reporting to senior management and boards.
• Act as primary contact with supervisory authorities and manage regulatory examinations.
• Oversee training programmes and ongoing professional development in AML/CFT/CPF.

Skills

AML/CFT expertise

Leadership

Regulatory reporting

GoAML experience

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Regulatory liaison

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Law degree

Business/Management degree

Risk management degree

CAMS or equivalent

Tools

goAML system

Job description

Fanatics Momentum in the UAE is seeking a Group Head of Financial Crime/MLRO to lead and shape the strategic direction of Momentum Group’s(“Momentum”) Group Financial Crime function, across licensed entities, ensuring AML/CTF/CPF compliance. The role supervises Deputy MLROs and ensures robust governance and regulatory reporting.

The role will drive the risk-based programme, collaborate with Compliance Operations, Technology, and Regulatory Compliance, and serve as MLRO for relevant entities,