Deputy MLRO - UAE(A26009)
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About the Role
PayerMax is seeking a Deputy MLRO for its financial services entity in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The role supports the MLRO in implementing AML/CFT frameworks, conducting transaction monitoring, and preparing suspicious transaction reports.
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Responsibilities
- Support the MLRO in implementing and maintaining the firm’s AML/CFT framework, policies and procedures
- Assist in reviewing, escalating and preparing Suspicious Transaction Reports to the UAE FIU when required
- Conduct ongoing monitoring of transactions and customer profiles using internal systems and rule based alerts
- Assist in customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, sanctions screening and risk assessment processes
- Support periodic enterprise wide ML/TF risk assessments and regulatory reporting
- Participate in compliance reviews, thematic monitoring and internal audits
- Contribute to staff training sessions on AML/CFT sanctions and financial crime prevention
- Deputise for the MLRO when required and act as a key contact for internal AML enquiries
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- At least 3 4 years of experience working in Compliance within the financial services industry (payments or fintech strongly preferred)
- Experience with transaction monitoring systems including scenario tuning and threshold adjustments
- Proven experience as a Deputy MLRO or senior compliance professional
- Self starter with strong analytical, investigative and decision making skills
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About PayerMax
- PayerMax is a global payment company focused on emerging markets, headquartered in Singapore.
- Through a unified platform, the company provides merchants with comprehensive payment solutions covering 70+ countries and 350+ local payment methods.
- PayerMax has successfully built payment networks across MENA, Southeast Asia, and Latin America.
Job Description
- PayerMax, a leading global payment services company is looking for a well seasoned Deputy MLRO to join its financial services entity based in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
Key Responsibilities
- Support the MLRO in implementing and maintaining the firm’s AML/CFT framework, policies and procedures in accordance with the FSRA AML Rulebook and guidance, UAE Federal AML legislation and international best practice.
- Assist in reviewing, escalating and preparing Suspicious Transaction Reports to the UAE FIU when required.
- Conduct ongoing monitoring of transactions and customer profiles using internal systems and rule based alerts.
- Assist in customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, sanctions screening and risk assessment processes.
- Support periodic enterprise wide ML/TF risk assessments and regulatory reporting.
- Participate in compliance reviews, thematic monitoring and internal audits.
- Contribute to staff training sessions on AML/CFT sanctions and financial crime prevention.
- Deputise for the MLRO when required and act as a key contact for internal AML enquiries.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 3 4 years of experience working in Compliance within the financial services industry (payments or fintech strongly preferred).
- Experience with transaction monitoring systems including scenario tuning and threshold adjustments.
- Proven experience as a Deputy MLRO or senior compliance professional.
- Self starter with strong analytical, investigative and decision making skills.
- Professional certifications in AML/CFT (e.g., CAMS, CFE, etc.) would be an advantage.
Benefits
- Working closely with other compliance experts within the Group.
- Hybrid working model.
- Competitive compensation package.
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