💼 About This Role

You'll serve as the designated Money Laundering Reporting Officer for Nium's UAE operations, ensuring full compliance with local regulations like CBUAE and DFSA. You'll lead AML investigations, file STRs/SARs, and act as the primary regulatory liaison. This role offers the chance to shape global compliance at a fast-growing fintech powering real-time cross-border payments in 190+ countries.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Act as MLRO, reviewing and filing STRs/SARs with UAE FIU
• Serve as primary contact for CBUAE, DFSA, and law enforcement
• Develop and monitor compliance policies and internal controls
• Oversee KYC, EDD, transaction monitoring, and sanction screening

📋 Requirements

• Minimum 8 years in compliance within regulated environments
• Strong understanding of UAE regulatory frameworks (CBUAE, SCA, DFSA)
• Expertise across AML/CFT domains including KYC/KYB and sanctions
• Prior experience in payments or fintech industry

✨ Nice to Have

• ACAMS or ICA certification
• Experience with stablecoins
• Fluency in Arabic

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Recruiter screen· 30 min
2. 2Hiring manager interview· 45 min
3. 3Panel interview· 60 min