Uae Chief Risk Officer And Compliance And Money Laundering Reporting Officer (cro/comlro)
Stripe Issuing
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
On-site
10+ years financial crime experience
Cbuae regulated entity leadership
Federal decree-law no. 20 of 2018 knowledge
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 UAE 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 UAE 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.
The position requires leveraging AI, data science, and automation to scale the compliance program while maintaining strict adherence to Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2018.
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 UAE region.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
10+ years financial crime experience
CBUAE regulated entity leadership
Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2018 knowledge
STR/SAR process via goAML platform
UAE sanctions compliance oversight
PSP and SVF risk framework design
Nice-to-have
Global matrixed fintech organization experience
Existing relationships with CBUAE officials
Arabic language fluency
Experience with UAE Financial Infrastructure Transformation
High-volume payment product controls design
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 an advantage