Compliance and Financial Crime Manager - Payments
At a glance
Manager-level Risk & Financial Compliance role at Capitex. Remote, United Arab Emirates · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Check customers during onboarding and scheduled reviews, applying enhanced due diligence when internal AML and KYC standards call for it
- Triage alerts for transaction activity, sanctions, politically exposed persons and adverse media, then escalate cases as needed
- Prepare responses to information requests from partners, financial institutions and regulators, alongside required AML filings
- Work with internal teams to resolve suspected fraud and customer complaints while meeting consumer protection requirements
- Update compliance procedures, report metrics, support staff training, and help with audits and licence applications
What you bring
- Three to five years in compliance, AML or financial crime at a fintech, payments firm or financial services provider
- Knowledge of AML/CFT frameworks, customer checks and regulatory expectations across multiple jurisdictions
- Practical use of transaction monitoring and screening tools, plus experience preparing suspicious activity reports
- Fluent English, with strong writing and communication skills for reports and stakeholder contact
Who this fits
This hands-on manager role suits someone who can work independently and weigh commercial needs against risk. You’ll work closely with senior compliance leaders and coordinate with commercial and onboarding teams. The position is remote in the United Arab Emirates.
From the employer
About the Company
A rapidly growing fintech operating in the global payments space is seeking a Compliance Manager to support its expanding operations. The organisation provides innovative cross-border payment solutions designed to improve the speed, reliability and transparency of international transactions for businesses. The company operates across multiple jurisdictions and is building a best-in-class compliance framework to support its growth.
About the Opportunity
The Compliance Manager will play a key role in supporting the global compliance function, with responsibility for day-to-day compliance operations, regulatory adherence and customer due diligence across the company’s international footprint.
This is a hands-on role working closely with senior compliance leadership to ensure the business meets its AML/CFT obligations and maintains strong relationships with regulators, partners and counterparties.
Requirements
Requirements
- 3–5 years’ experience in Compliance, AML or Financial Crime within fintech, payments or financial services.
- Strong understanding of AML/CFT frameworks, KYC processes and regulatory expectations across multiple jurisdictions.
- Hands-on experience with transaction monitoring, screening tools and SAR/STR reporting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and stakeholder liaison.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-moving, international business.
- Practical, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to balance commercial and risk considerations.
- Fluency in English required; additional languages are an advantage.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct customer onboarding, periodic reviews and enhanced due diligence in line with internal AML/KYC standards.
- Monitor alerts across transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, PEPs and adverse media, escalating cases as required.
- Coordinate and draft responses to information requests from partners, financial institutions and regulators.
- Support the management of customer complaints and ensure compliance with relevant consumer protection standards.
- Prepare and submit AML/CFT reports and other regulatory filings as required.
- Support internal and external suspicious activity reporting, ensuring accurate documentation and timely escalation.
- Review potential fraud cases and work with internal teams to support investigations and resolutions.
- Assist with maintaining and enhancing internal compliance policies, procedures and workflows.
- Produce compliance metrics and management information for internal reporting.
- Deliver or support the delivery of AML and compliance training to staff.
- Partner with commercial and onboarding teams to assess new business opportunities and review customer files.
- Assist with regulatory engagement, audits, and licence applications or renewals.
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