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Sr. Manager - Regulatory Compliance & MLRO (UAE)
Nium
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Manager
Hybrid
1 weeks ago
AML/CFTRegulatory ComplianceKYC/KYBSanctions ScreeningTransaction MonitoringSTR/SAR Filing
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About the Role
Nium is seeking a Senior Manager for Regulatory Compliance & MLRO in Dubai. The role involves acting as the MLRO, developing compliance policies, and overseeing AML/CFT programs.
Key Skills for This Role
AML/CFTRegulatory ComplianceKYC/KYBSanctions ScreeningTransaction MonitoringSTR/SAR Filing
Responsibilities
- Act as the designated Money Laundering Reporting Officer, reviewing, investigating, and filing Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) or Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with the UAE FIU
- Act as the primary point of contact for the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), DFSA, and law enforcement agencies
- Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls to meet UAE regulatory standards
- Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance and financial crime risks; perform regular compliance assessments and audits
- Provide expert guidance to senior management and staff on regulatory matters; act as primary point of contact for regulatory inspections and audits
- Oversee KYC, EDD, transaction monitoring, and sanction screening
- Provide regular reports to Senior Management/Board on AML risks and the efficacy of controls
- Ensure Nium’s global compliance teams are aligned with applicable UAE regulatory requirements and frameworks
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in compliance roles within regulated environments
- Strong understanding of UAE Regulatory frameworks (CBUAE, SCA, DFSA, etc.) and international AML standards
- Strong expertise across Compliance and AML/CFT domains, including KYC/KYB, sanctions, and financial crime
- Solid understanding of the Payments and Fintech industry in UAE
- Prior experience in payments or fintech strongly preferred
- Prior experience in stablecoins is highly preferred
- ACAMS and/or ICA certification preferred
- Strong analytical skills with experience in problem solving and implementing solutions
- Ability to identify risks, control gaps, inefficiencies, and define scalable processes
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Proficiency in English is essential and fluency in Arabic is strongly preferred
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Company Overview
- Nium provides global infrastructure for real time cross border payments.
- Co headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore with offices in 14 markets worldwide.
- Nium moves nearly $60B in payments annually.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the designated Money Laundering Reporting Officer, reviewing, investigating, and filing Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) or Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with the UAE FIU.
- Act as the primary point of contact for the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), DFSA, and law enforcement agencies.
- Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls to meet UAE regulatory standards (e.g., CBUAE, DFSA, SCA).
- Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance and financial crime risks. Perform regular compliance assessments and audits to ensure compliance integrity.
- Provide expert guidance to senior management and staff on regulatory matters. Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory inspections and audits.
- Oversee KYC, EDD, transaction monitoring, and sanction screening.
- Provide regular reports to Senior Management/Board on AML risks and the efficacy of controls.
- Ensure Nium’s global compliance teams are aligned with applicable UAE regulatory requirements and frameworks.
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in compliance roles within regulated environments.
- Strong understanding of UAE Regulatory frameworks (CBUAE, SCA, DFSA, etc.) and international AML standards.
- Strong expertise across Compliance and AML/CFT domains, including KYC/KYB, sanctions, and financial crime.
- Solid understanding of the Payments and Fintech industry in UAE.
- Prior experience in payments or fintech strongly preferred.
- Prior experience in stablecoins is highly preferred.
- ACAMS and/or ICA certification preferred.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in problem solving and being able to implement and deliver solutions.
- Ability to identify risks, control gaps, inefficiencies, see the bigger picture, challenge the current status quo and define scalable and sustainable processes and methodology.
- Ability to lead end to end process and control improvements cross functionally and across various regions.
- Able to prioritize quickly and meet deadlines even under pressure.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
What We Offer At Nium
- Competitive salaries, performance bonuses, sales commissions, equity for specific roles and recognition programs.
- Medical coverage along with 24/7 employee assistance program, generous vacation programs including year end shut down.
- Flexible working hybrid working environment (3 days per week in the office).
- Role specific training, internal workshops, and a learning stipend.
- Company wide social events, team bonding activities, happy hours, team offsites.
- Diverse and inclusive global company with more than 33 nationalities.
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