Compliance manager, MLRO

Attributes We Value: We hire successful builders with founder-like energy who want real impact, accelerated learning, and true ownership. You bring strong role-related expertise and sharp thinking, and you’re motivated by our mission and operating principles. You move fast with good judgment, dig deep with curiosity, and make decisions from first principles, balancing speed and rigor. You're humble and collaborative; turn zero‑to‑one ideas into real products, and you “get stuff done” end-to-end. You use AI to work smarter and solve problems faster. Here, you’ll tackle complex, high‑visibility problems with exceptional teammates and grow your career as we build the future of global banking. If that sounds like you, let’s build what’s next.

Who you are: We're looking for people who meet the minimum qualifications for this role. The preferred qualifications are great to have but are not mandatory.

Minimum qualifications:

• A minimum of 6-8 years of financial crime and investment compliance experience in a financial institution regulated by a UAE authority (CBUAE).
• Deep expertise in UAE AML/CTF laws, DIFC/ADGM Rulebook, and local financial services regulations.
• Current resident of the UAE is mandatory.
• Written and verbal fluency in English.
• Ability to multitask effortlessly and handle challenging priorities under deadlines.
• Credible stakeholder engagement and management skills to align with our organisational values and behaviors.
• This role constitutes a Designated Function under the CBUAE Fitness and Propriety Regulation and is subject to the Central Bank approval and ongoing fitness and propriety assessment.

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous experience as an MLRO or Deputy MLRO.
• Strong understanding of the payments industry.
• Professional proficiency in Arabic is a plus.