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Compliance Officer
Job summary
A fast-growing fintech company seeks a detail-oriented Compliance Officer in Dubai. This role focuses on compliance within high-risk sectors like online casinos and sports betting, ensuring merchant activities align with regulations. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in compliance, strong knowledge of AML regulations, and excellent analytical skills. Join a dynamic team that values proactive problem-solving and providing training to partners while managing regulatory obligations.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in a compliance role within regulated industries.
- Knowledge of AML regulations and responsible gambling practices.
- Proven ability to handle multiple priorities under deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Conduct KYC/KYB due diligence on merchants.
- Monitor regulatory developments in high-risk sectors.
- Develop and maintain compliance procedures.
- Support audits and regulatory inspections.
Skills
Role: Compliance Officer
Experience: 8 Years
Location: Dubai UAE
One of our associates a fast-growing fintech company specializing in secure high-performance payment solutions is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Compliance Officer to join their team. This role focuses on high-risk verticals such as online casinos and sports betting. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring that merchant activities comply with regulatory standards licensing obligations and internal policies.
- Conduct KYC/KYB due diligence on new and existing merchants
- Monitor and interpret regulatory developments related to high-risk sectors (e.g. iGaming sportsbook)
- Ensure merchants operate in full compliance with applicable laws industry regulations and licensing conditions
- Develop implement and maintain internal compliance procedures and documentation
- Support internal and external audits as well as regulatory inspections
- Deliver compliance training and guidance to internal teams and merchant partners
- Escalate and report any suspicious or non-compliant activities in accordance with legal requirements
- Proven experience in a compliance role within a regulated or high-risk industry (preferably iGaming payments or fintech)
- Strong knowledge of AML regulations responsible gambling practices and relevant licensing frameworks
- Excellent analytical research and report-writing skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
- Strong communication skills with fluency in English; additional languages are a plus
Detail-oriented with a proactive solution-driven approach
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