Financial Crime and Monitoring Specialist MENA

Dubai - UAE

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team.

As a Financial Crime and Monitoring Specialist you will play a critical role in safeguarding our business against financial crime risks. This position goes beyond regulatory box-ticking. It focuses on ensuring trust protecting clients and maintaining the integrity of our operations as we scale globally. Youll collaborate across teams to detect and prevent risks apply data-driven insights and ensure we stay ahead of evolving AML standards.

Responsibilities:

Strengthen AML Controls: Enforce and enhance the companys anti-money laundering framework ensuring processes are robust and aligned with regulatory best practice.
Deliver Compliance at Scale: Operate within agreed service levels and KPIs balancing regulatory obligations with business efficiency.
Risk Assessment & Reviews: Conduct targeted risk reviews and assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend actionable mitigation strategies.
Suspicious Activity Reporting: Record escalate and report suspicious transactions or activities promptly ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders and external bodies to ensure coordinated responses to financial crime risks.
Market & Regulatory Awareness: Stay current on AML rules regulations and industry trends to anticipate changes and guide internal updates.
Data-Driven Detection: Use analytical tools and digital techniques to identify patterns trends and anomalies in client behavior.

Requirements:

Industry Background: 12 years experience in AML onboarding or back-office functions within the brokerage trading or wider financial services industry.
Technical & Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis (Excel and similar tools) with strong statistical and reporting abilities.
Problem-Solving Mindset: Sharp judgment and a practical approach to resolving compliance and risk challenges.
Communication & Reporting: Clear concise and structured communication skills with the ability to present findings to stakeholders.
Attention to Detail: High accuracy and thoroughness in assessing data identifying risks and completing regulatory reports.
Language Skills: Business-level proficiency in English (B2 CEFR or higher).

What you will get in return:

Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated.

Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you -because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock.

Annual Performance Bonus: Your hard work doesnt go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with a well-deserved annual bonus tied to your performance.

Generous Time Off: Need a breather Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry.

Employee Referral Program: Love working here Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team.

Comprehensive Health Benefits: Weve got your back with a medical insurance plan. Plus location-specific benefits and perks!

Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!

Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community.

Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement propelling your career to new heights! Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent initiative and creativity. Work alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Responsibilities:

Strengthen AML Controls: Enforce and enhance the companys anti-money laundering framework ensuring processes are robust and aligned with regulatory best practice.
Deliver Compliance at Scale: Operate within agreed service levels and KPIs balancing regulatory obligations with business efficiency.
Risk Assessment & Reviews: Conduct targeted risk reviews and assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend actionable mitigation strategies.
Suspicious Activity Reporting: Record escalate and report suspicious transactions or activities promptly ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders and external bodies to ensure coordinated responses to financial crime risks.
Market & Regulatory Awareness: Stay current on AML rules regulations and industry trends to anticipate changes and guide internal updates.
Data-Driven Detection: Use analytical tools and digital techniques to identify patterns trends and anomalies in client behavior.

Requirements:

Industry Background: 12 years experience in AML onboarding or back-office functions within the brokerage trading or wider financial services industry.
Technical & Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis (Excel and similar tools) with strong statistical and reporting abilities.
Problem-Solving Mindset: Sharp judgment and a practical approach to resolving compliance and risk challenges.
Communication & Reporting: Clear concise and structured communication skills with the ability to present findings to stakeholders.
Attention to Detail: High accuracy and thoroughness in assessing data identifying risks and completing regulatory reports.
Language Skills: Business-level proficiency in English (B2 CEFR or higher).