MLRO; Fintech

Title:

Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)

Location:

Dubai

About the Role:

A high growth fintech platform is seeking an experienced MLRO to build and lead its Financial Crime Compliance framework in Dubai. This is a senior, high impact role responsible for establishing governance, engaging regulators, and embedding a strong FCC culture across a fast-scaling fintech business.

• Establish and lead the Financial Crime Compliance framework across AML, CTF, sanctions, and fraud
• Act as primary point of contact with regulators, managing licensing, reporting, examinations, and inspections
• Implement a risk-based CFCC program aligned to regulatory and group standards
• Oversee suspicious activity investigations and regulatory reporting obligations
• Develop and maintain FCC policies, procedures, and governance structures
• Advise and challenge the business on FCC risks, controls, and risk appetite
• Report to senior management and the Board on FCC risks, issues, and program effectiveness

• 10+ years’ experience across financial crime, AML, compliance, or regulatory risk roles
• Proven MLRO experience within fintech or digital financial services
• Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks and international AML/CTF standards
• Demonstrated experience building FCC frameworks, controls, and governance from the ground up
• Background managing regulatory engagement, examinations, and ongoing supervision
• Ability to lead investigations and oversee SAR reporting and escalation processes
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to challenge the business