Head of Compliance & MLRO (UAE)(A50507) - United Arab Emirates, Dubai - PayerMax

    PayerMax
    PayerMax United Arab Emirates, Dubai

    6 hours ago

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    Job Description

    About Us:
    PayerMax is a leading Global Payment Service Provider operating in 80+ countries.

    As we accelerate our strategic expansion across the Middle East, we are seeking a senior compliance leader to anchor our UAE operations.

    This is a high-impact role with a clear trajectory to oversee compliance frameworks for additional countries in the region as our footprint grows.


    The Role:

    We are looking for a Buildera decisive regulatory expert to serve as our authorized MLRO and primary liaison with UAE regulators.

    You will not just maintain the status quo; you will design and implement a scalable compliance architecture that supports our onshore operations and future multi-country expansion.

    Responsibilities

    • Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary interface with the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). Manage the company's regulatory roadmap, licensing maintenance, and supervisory examinations.
    • Statutory MLRO Duties: Fulfill all statutory obligations as the designated Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), including SAR/STR filings and AML/CFT reporting.
    • Partner Governance: Manage compliance reporting obligations towards our Banking Partners (Principal Members) and Card Schemes (Visa/Mastercard) to ensure continued operational stability.
    • Operational Compliance: Oversee the compliance framework for our onshore Merchant Acquiring business, ensuring seamless merchant onboarding, transaction monitoring, and risk assessments.
    • Regional Scalability: Design compliance policies and procedures that are futureproof and scalable, with the intent to adapt and roll them out across new MENA markets in the near future.

    Must-Have Qualifications:

    • Experience: 10+ years in Compliance/AML within the Payments, Fintech, or Banking sector.
    • Regulator Relations: Strong, established track record of direct interaction with the CBUAE. Experience navigating complex licensing frameworks (SVF/RPSC) is highly preferred.
    • Regional Outlook: Experience managing or coordinating compliance across multiple jurisdictions (GCC/MENA) is a strong advantage.
    • Certification: CAMS, ICA, or equivalent professional certification is mandatory.
    • Language: Fluency in English is required; Arabic is a significant advantage.
    Why Join Us

    • Growth: Start by owning the UAE market, with the opportunity to expand your scope to lead Compliance for the wider region.
    • Impact: Build the regulatory foundation for a global fintech giant's localized operation.
    • Speed: Join a fastpaced, executionfocused team where decisions are made quickly.

    To Apply:
    Send your CV to [[Confidential Information]] with the subject line: Head of Compliance (UAE) - [Your Name]

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