Job Overview
Position Title: Remote Fintech Compliance & AML Operations Lead
Location: Remote – United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Division: Compliance, Risk & Financial Crime Prevention
Position Overview
A dynamic fintech operating environment is seeking a Compliance & AML Operations Lead to oversee anti-money laundering controls, regulatory adherence, and transaction monitoring frameworks across digital financial services. This role is central to maintaining operational integrity, ensuring that all financial activities align with regulatory expectations while supporting scalable fintech growth.
The successful candidate will combine regulatory expertise with operational leadership, ensuring that compliance processes remain efficient, technology-driven, and adaptable to evolving financial risks.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance Oversight
- Implement and maintain AML, KYC, and CFT (Counter-Terrorist Financing) frameworks
- Interpret and apply UAE financial regulations to fintech operations
- Ensure internal policies are aligned with regulatory updates and industry standards
Transaction Monitoring & Risk Detection
- Oversee transaction monitoring systems to detect suspicious activities
- Review flagged transactions and escalate high-risk cases
- Enhance detection rules and thresholds to improve system accuracy
Operational Leadership
- Manage compliance workflows and reporting structures
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, and operations
- Ensure timely completion of compliance reviews and reporting obligations
Audit & Reporting
- Prepare detailed compliance reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Support regulatory audits and investigations
- Maintain accurate records for audit trails and regulatory submissions
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in compliance, AML, or financial crime prevention
- Strong understanding of fintech regulatory environments in the UAE
- Experience with transaction monitoring systems and compliance tools
Preferred Competencies
- CAMS or similar certification
- Familiarity with digital payments, wallets, and cross-border transactions
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive fixed salary with structured performance incentives
- Remote-first working model with flexible scheduling
- Professional training in compliance and fintech regulation
- Long-term career growth within fintech risk management
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