Job Overview
Role: Remote Fintech Risk & Compliance Analyst
Location: Remote (Based in United Arab Emirates)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Digital Payments / Regulatory Technology (RegTech)
Role Overview
A highly analytical and detail-oriented Fintech Risk & Compliance Analyst is required to support the governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) infrastructure of a rapidly evolving digital financial ecosystem. This position is designed for professionals who can interpret regulatory frameworks within the UAE and broader GCC financial environment, while ensuring operational resilience in a remote-first setting.
Core Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and continuously refine compliance frameworks aligned with UAE Central Bank regulations and international financial standards.
- Conduct risk assessments across digital payment systems, APIs, and embedded finance platforms.
- Monitor AML/CFT controls, transaction monitoring systems, and suspicious activity reporting pipelines.
- Perform regulatory gap analysis and propose corrective action plans.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, product, and legal to embed compliance-by-design methodologies.
- Prepare detailed compliance reports and audit documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
- Track emerging fintech regulations across GCC jurisdictions and provide strategic recommendations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Economics, or a related discipline.
- 4–7 years of experience in fintech, banking compliance, or risk management.
- Strong familiarity with AML frameworks, KYC processes, and digital onboarding systems.
- Experience working with regulatory bodies or compliance tools (e.g., transaction monitoring software).
- Advanced analytical and documentation skills.
Preferred Competencies
- Professional certifications such as CAMS, CRCM, or ICA.
- Experience in API-driven financial services or open banking ecosystems.
- Understanding of blockchain compliance and digital asset regulations.
Remote Work Expectations
- Ability to work autonomously across time zones.
- Strong digital communication and reporting discipline.
- Secure handling of sensitive financial and regulatory data.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary (USD or AED equivalent)
- Performance-based incentives
- Annual compliance training sponsorship
- Flexible working hours
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