Compliance manager, MLRO
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About the Role
Airwallex seeks a Compliance Manager & MLRO for its UAE-licensed entity in Dubai. You will own the compliance framework, serve as primary regulatory contact, and manage AML/CTF programs.
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Responsibilities
- Own and develop the compliance framework for Airwallex's UAE entities (DFSA/FSRA and CBUAE regulated licenses)
- Serve as the primary compliance contact for Airwallex's UAE licensed entity with regulators including DFSA and CBUAE
- Provide day to day management and execution of Airwallex's AML interactions, examinations, and ad hoc requests
- Manage day to day BAU tasks including EDD approvals, name screening alert escalations, and filing Suspicious Transaction Reports
- Develop, implement, and maintain an effective anti money laundering and compliance program
- Provide expert advice to Commercial and Operations teams on compliance matters
- Work with Financial Partnership team to handle enquiries from external parties
- Develop and manage a regular monitoring and reporting process for senior management and board
- Design and execute reports to measure success and performance of Compliance initiatives and Key Risk Indicators
- Drive the design and monitoring of internal controls to support Compliance policies and procedures
Requirements
- Minimum 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
- Written and verbal fluency in English
- Ability to multitask and handle challenging priorities under deadlines
- Credible stakeholder engagement and management skills
- Previous experience as an MLRO or Deputy MLRO (preferred)
- Professional proficiency in Arabic (preferred)
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About Airwallex
- Airwallex is a unified payments and financial platform for global businesses, powering over 200,000 businesses worldwide.
- Valued at US$8 billion, backed by investors including T. Rowe Price, Visa, Mastercard, Sequoia, and others.
Role Context
- This role is a critical addition to the global compliance team as Airwallex expands its product suite in the MENA region.
- The role serves as Compliance Manager & Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for Airwallex's UAE licensed entity.
- Based in Dubai, reporting to the Regional Director of Financial Crime Compliance for EMEA.
Responsibilities
- Own and develop the compliance framework for Airwallex's UAE entities (DFSA/FSRA and CBUAE regulated licenses).
- Serve as the primary compliance contact for Airwallex's UAE licensed entity with regulators including DFSA and CBUAE.
- Provide day to day management and execution of Airwallex's AML interactions, examinations, and ad hoc requests.
- Manage day to day BAU tasks including EDD approvals, name screening alert escalations, and filing Suspicious Transaction Reports.
- Develop, implement, and maintain an effective anti money laundering and compliance program covering investor protection, market abuse, and conflicts of interest.
- Provide expert advice to Commercial and Operations teams on compliance matters.
- Work with Financial Partnership team to handle enquiries from external parties.
- Develop and manage a regular monitoring and reporting process for senior management, audit committee, and board.
- Design and execute reports to measure success and performance of Compliance initiatives and Key Risk Indicators.
- Drive the design and monitoring of internal controls to support Compliance policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 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 and handle challenging priorities under deadlines.
- Credible stakeholder engagement and management skills.
- This role constitutes a Designated Function under the CBUAE Fitness and Propriety Regulation and is subject to Central Bank approval.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience as an MLRO or Deputy MLRO.
- Strong understanding of the payments industry.
- Professional proficiency in Arabic is a plus.
Attributes We Value
- We hire successful builders with founder like energy who want real impact, accelerated learning, and true ownership.
- You move fast with good judgment, dig deep with curiosity, and make decisions from first principles.
- You're humble and collaborative; turn zero to one ideas into real products.
- You use AI to work smarter and solve problems faster.
Applicant Safety Policy
- Airwallex will not ask for bank details, sensitive ID numbers, or any form of payment during the application or interview process.
- All official communication will come from an @airwallex.com email address.
- Airwallex does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters.
Equal Opportunity
- Airwallex is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and considering candidates based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent.
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