UAE Chief Risk Officer And Compliance And Money Laundering Reporting Officer CRO COMLRO
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About the Role
Stripe seeks a Chief Risk Officer and MLRO to lead AML/CFT compliance for UAE regulated entities. The role requires 10+ years in financial crime compliance, deep UAE regulatory knowledge, and CBUAE fit and proper approval.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a robust AML/CFT compliance strategy across UAE regulated entities
- Own and continuously enhance the AML/CFT program to detect and report financial crimes
- Ensure ongoing compliance with CBUAE licensing conditions and payment services regulations
- Serve as primary point of contact for CBUAE and UAEFIU for inspections and inquiries
- Oversee UAE sanctions compliance including screening against applicable lists
- Design and maintain AML/CFT risk frameworks tailored to PSP and SVF license types
- Provide expert AML/CFT guidance to product, engineering, and business teams
- Champion a strong compliance culture and oversee training programs
Requirements
- 10+ years in financial crime or regulatory compliance with focus on fintech, payments, e money, or stored value products
- Deep knowledge of UAE AML/CFT laws and CBUAE regulations
- Must satisfy CBUAE fit and proper requirements and undergo regulatory approval
- High data literacy and ability to work with data and engineering teams
- High professional fluency in English required; Arabic fluency is an advantage
- CAMS or ICA International Diploma in AML preferred
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About Stripe
- Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Mission is to increase the GDP of the internet.
What you'll do
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement AML/CFT compliance strategy across UAE entities.
- AML/CFT Program Oversight: Own and enhance AML/CFT program.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with CBUAE regulations.
- Regulatory Management and Reporting: Serve as primary contact for CBUAE and UAEFIU.
- Sanctions Compliance: Oversee UAE sanctions compliance.
- SVF and PSP Risk Management: Design risk frameworks for PSP and SVF.
- Advisory and External Influence: Provide guidance and represent Stripe.
- Training and Culture: Champion compliance culture and oversee training.
Minimum Requirements
- 10+ years in financial crime or regulatory compliance.
- Deep knowledge of UAE AML/CFT laws and CBUAE regulations.
- Must satisfy CBUAE fit and proper requirements.
- Strong communication and data proficiency.
- High professional fluency in English required; Arabic fluency is an advantage.
- CAMS or ICA International Diploma in AML preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in global matrixed fintech organization.
- Existing relationships with CBUAE and UAEFIU officials.
- Familiarity with UAE's Financial Infrastructure Transformation programme.
- Experience designing AML/CFT and regulatory compliance programs.
Location
- Hybrid office based, Dubai.
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