Compliance & MLRO - DFSA Authorized

Overview

Our client, a high‑growth fintech operating out of the DIFC, is looking for a seasoned Compliance Officer and MLRO to join their leadership team. This is a DFSA Authorised Individual role, and the ideal hire will take full ownership of the firm’s Compliance and AML CFT frameworks while supporting the business through its next phase of growth.

• Take full ownership of the firm’s Compliance and AML CFT frameworks.
• Provide regulatory engagement and board reporting.
• Maintain AML governance and day‑to‑day controls.
• Manage DFSA frameworks, inspections, supervision, and remediation.
• Build or scale compliance and AML programs from scratch.
• Operate autonomously, exercise sound judgement, and own DFSA‑mandated functions.

• Immediate joiner, UAE‑based and eligible for DFSA Authorised Individual approval.
• Proven experience as a Compliance Officer/MLRO within a DFSA‑regulated firm.
• 7+ years in compliance, AML/CFT, or regulatory roles in financial services.
• Minimum 3 years in a DFSA‑regulated firm in an in‑house capacity.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in fintech, digital wallets, or money services industries.
• Strong knowledge of the DFSA Rulebook, UAE Federal AML laws, and global AML/CTF frameworks (FATF, Wolfsberg).
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder‑management capability.

• Experience in digital‑wallet based fintech, payments or startup environments.
• Direct involvement in DFSA inspections or thematic reviews.

• CAMS, ICA, or equivalent.

• Attractive pension scheme funded by the employer on a monthly basis.
• Flat team structure – work directly with founders.
• Opportunity to grow into a more senior role.
• Attractive TSOP options.
• Hybrid work arrangements with flexibility.