Compliance Officer

Role: Compliance Officer

Experience: 8+ Years

Location: Dubai, UAE

One of our associates, a fast-growing fintech company specializing in secure, high-performance payment solutions, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Compliance Officer to join their team. This role focuses on high-risk verticals such as online casinos and sports betting. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring that merchant activities comply with regulatory standards, licensing obligations, and internal policies.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct KYC/KYB due diligence on new and existing merchants
• Monitor and interpret regulatory developments related to high-risk sectors (e.g., iGaming, sportsbook)
• Ensure merchants operate in full compliance with applicable laws, industry regulations, and licensing conditions
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal compliance procedures and documentation
• Support internal and external audits, as well as regulatory inspections
• Deliver compliance training and guidance to internal teams and merchant partners
• Escalate and report any suspicious or non-compliant activities in accordance with legal requirements

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a compliance role within a regulated or high-risk industry (preferably iGaming, payments, or fintech)
• Strong knowledge of AML regulations, responsible gambling practices, and relevant licensing frameworks
• Excellent analytical, research, and report-writing skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills with fluency in English; additional languages are a plus

Detail-oriented with a proactive, solution-driven approach