Uae Chief Risk Officer And Compliance And Money Laundering Reporting Officer (cro/comlro)
Stripe Treasury
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
On-site
10+ years financial crime experience
Cbuae regulated entity leadership
Deep knowledge of uae aml laws
This role serves as the principal decision-maker on financial crime risk management and the public face of Stripe's AML/CFT program in the region
Job Summary
This role serves as the principal decision-maker on financial crime risk management and the public face of Stripe's AML/CFT program in the region.
The successful candidate will be a formally approved officer with the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) responsible for overseeing both retail payment services and stored value facility entities.
You will leverage AI, data science, and automation to scale the compliance program while ensuring adherence to Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2018 and other key regulations.
Matching Summary
This role serves as the principal decision-maker on financial crime risk management and the public face of Stripe's AML/CFT program in the region.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
10+ years financial crime experience
CBUAE regulated entity leadership
Deep knowledge of UAE AML laws
End-to-end STR/SAR process ownership
Sanctions compliance oversight
Nice-to-have
Experience in global matrixed fintech
Existing relationships with CBUAE officials
Familiarity with UAE Financial Infrastructure Transformation
Arabic language fluency
Designing controls for high-volume payments
Key Requirements
10+ years in financial crime or regulatory compliance
Prior experience as Chief Risk Officer or MLRO under CBUAE
Must satisfy CBUAE fit and proper requirements
CAMS or ICA International Diploma in AML certification preferred
Fluency in English required; Arabic is a significant advantage