Senior MLRO & Financial Crime Leader (UAE)

Edenred Italia S.r.l.; Dubai; On-site; AED 480,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Edenred Italia S.r.l. is seeking an experienced MLRO/Financial Crime Manager in Dubai to lead the organization’s AML/CFT program end-to-end. You will act as MLRO, liaise with UAE regulators, and oversee transaction monitoring, screening, and fraud prevention with a risk-based approach.

The role requires deep knowledge of UAE AML/CFT laws, CBUAE guidelines, and a proven track record in SAR/STR reporting and team leadership within fintech or financial services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of AML/CFT, financial crime, and fraud risk management experience in financial services or fintech.
• Proven track record owning and leading a full AML/CFT program with transaction monitoring and fraud prevention.
• Strong knowledge of UAE AML/CFT laws, CBUAE guidelines, and FIU reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as MLRO and Compliance Officer per UAE regulations, owning AML/CFT program governance and controls.
• Detect, investigate, and report suspicious activity (SAR/STR) to FIU and regulators.
• Lead AML/CFT risk assessments and coordinate with Compliance Lead, Risk Officer, and Board.

Skills

AML/CFT

Financial crime

Fraud risk management

SAR/STR reporting

Transaction monitoring

Regulatory reporting

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Law/BA

Tools

NICE Actimize

FICO TONBELLER

Oracle Mantas

AML case management tools

Job description

Edenred Italia S.r.l. is seeking an experienced MLRO/Financial Crime Manager in Dubai to lead the organization’s AML/CFT program end-to-end. You will act as MLRO, liaise with UAE regulators, and oversee transaction monitoring, screening, and fraud prevention with a risk-based approach.

The role requires deep knowledge of UAE AML/CFT laws, CBUAE guidelines, and a proven track record in SAR/STR reporting and team leadership within fintech or financial services.