415 Compliance Analyst jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Fuse is on a mission to bring real time cross border payments to the Middle East, helping global businesses to access the region without changing their payment stack. We believe MENA presents one of the most exciting payment opportunities in the world today - as one of the most financially isolated but fastest growing markets globally, the region is evolving fast and Fuse is providing the infrastructure required to keep up.
To date we've raised over $8.6mn to help us radically change how money moves in and out of MENA, from some of the best investors including Northzone, Flourish, Raba, and Alter Global. With our head office in Dubai, we're trusted by payment companies and enterprise businesses all over the world to provide the crucial infrastructure for money movement in the region. Processing payments to contractors on Deel, hosts on Airbnb, sellers on Etsy, and many more global brands is just the beginning.
We're looking for people that love what they do and are passionate about making local payments accessible to brands all over the world.
The role
We're looking for a Compliance Analyst to join our growing Compliance function. Working alongside the business, you will assist with onboarding and transaction monitoring for our global business customers, provide support in compliance monitoring and risk management and work to build robust policies and procedures across the business.
Working directly for the Chief Compliance Officer, you will receive significant exposure to the broad spectrum of areas where Compliance plays a key role in our business. As a rapidly growing Fintech, your role may change from day to day and you'll need to be able to adapt to an evolving environment. A keen interest in developing your knowledge and experience across all aspects of Regulatory Compliance and Financial Crime will be key to this role.
Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with corporate customer onboarding, including reviewing applications and supporting documents
• Transaction monitoring
• Assisting with Regulatory Reporting to the DFSA and CBUAE
• Maintaining and updating Compliance policies, procedures and training
• Assisting with global license applications
  

• 1-3 years experience in Compliance, ideally within a Fintech firm
• Financial Crime (AML/CTF and Sanctions) and Regulatory Compliance experience, covering a wide range of subjects such as KYB, CDD/EDD, Transaction Monitoring, Risk Assessments, and Reporting (SARs)
• Knowledge of UAE financial services regulations, covering onshore and financial freezone regulators
• Knowledge and understanding of global anti-financial crime frameworks, regulatory recommendations, risk management good practice, and control arrangements in a financial organisation
• The ability to analyse data and compliance processes to draw conclusions and make recommendations
  

• Arabic fluency (both written and spoken)
• Direct experience working with local UAE regulators like CBUAE and the DFSA
• Experience in aspects of Regulatory Compliance in areas other than Financial Crime, for example information security, data protection and complaints handling.
  

• A Macbook
• Opportunity to travel (if applicable)
• Unlimited vacation time
• Private Healthcare
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Flexible working and autonomy
• Pay it forward days - we offer 2 annual pay it forward days where you can take time to volunteer for a charitable cause that is important to you.
• Wellness days - we believe you can only work your best when you feel your best, and we know working at Fuse is intense, so we offer 3 wellness days every quarter where you can take time to re-energise.

Fuse is on a mission to bring real time cross border payments to the Middle East, helping global businesses to access the region without changing their payment stack. We believe MENA presents one of the most exciting payment opportunities in the world today - as one of the most financially isolated but fastest growing markets globally, the region is evolving fast and Fuse is providing the infrastructure required to keep up.

To date we've raised over $8.6mn to help us radically change how money moves in and out of MENA, from some of the best investors including Northzone, Flourish, Raba, and Alter Global. With our head office in Dubai, we're trusted by payment companies and enterprise businesses all over the world to provide the crucial infrastructure for money movement in the region. Processing payments to contractors on Deel, hosts on Airbnb, sellers on Etsy, and many more global brands is just the beginning.

We're looking for people that love what they do and are passionate about making local payments accessible to brands all over the world.

The role

We're looking for a Compliance Analyst to join our growing Compliance function. Working alongside the business, you will assist with onboarding and transaction monitoring for our global business customers, provide support in compliance monitoring and risk management and work to build robust policies and procedures across the business.

Working directly for the Chief Compliance Officer, you will receive significant exposure to the broad spectrum of areas where Compliance plays a key role in our business. As a rapidly growing Fintech, your role may change from day to day and you'll need to be able to adapt to an evolving environment. A keen interest in developing your knowledge and experience across all aspects of Regulatory Compliance and Financial Crime will be key to this role.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with corporate customer onboarding, including reviewing applications and supporting documents
• Transaction monitoring
• Assisting with Regulatory Reporting to the DFSA and CBUAE
• Maintaining and updating Compliance policies, procedures and training
• Assisting with global license applications
  
  

• 1-3 years experience in Compliance, ideally within a Fintech firm
• Financial Crime (AML/CTF and Sanctions) and Regulatory Compliance experience, covering a wide range of subjects such as KYB, CDD/EDD, Transaction Monitoring, Risk Assessments, and Reporting (SARs)
• Knowledge of UAE financial services regulations, covering onshore and financial freezone regulators
• Knowledge and understanding of global anti-financial crime frameworks, regulatory recommendations, risk management good practice, and control arrangements in a financial organisation
• The ability to analyse data and compliance processes to draw conclusions and make recommendations
  
  

• Arabic fluency (both written and spoken)
• Direct experience working with local UAE regulators like CBUAE and the DFSA
• Experience in aspects of Regulatory Compliance in areas other than Financial Crime, for example information security, data protection and complaints handling.
  
  

• A Macbook
• Opportunity to travel (if applicable)
• Unlimited vacation time
• Private Healthcare
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Flexible working and autonomy
• Pay it forward days - we offer 2 annual pay it forward days where you can take time to volunteer for a charitable cause that is important to you.
• Wellness days - we believe you can only work your best when you feel your best, and we know working at Fuse is intense, so we offer 3 wellness days every quarter where you can take time to re-energise.

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Other
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 36 minutes ago

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Exciting Career Opportunity: Compliance Analyst – RAKBANK

About the Role

RAKBANK is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Compliance Analyst to join our Regulatory Compliance and Governance team. This full-time position offers a dynamic environment where you'll contribute to maintaining the bank's integrity and adherence to regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and monitoring of compliance frameworks across the bank.
• Assist in regulatory reporting, internal policy enforcement, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with local and international regulatory requirements.
• Participate in audits, reviews, and investigations to uphold ethical standards and compliance best practices.

Who We're Looking For

• UAE National with a valid family book
• Fresh graduate or early-career professional in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related fields
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• A proactive and collaborative mindset with a passion for integrity and transparency

What's In It For You

• Competitive, performance-linked compensation
• Medical coverage for you and your family
• Comprehensive life insurance
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment

Exciting Career Opportunity: Compliance Analyst – RAKBANK

About the Role

RAKBANK is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Compliance Analyst to join our Regulatory Compliance and Governance team. This full-time position offers a dynamic environment where you'll contribute to maintaining the bank's integrity and adherence to regulatory standards.

• Support the implementation and monitoring of compliance frameworks across the bank.
• Assist in regulatory reporting, internal policy enforcement, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with local and international regulatory requirements.
• Participate in audits, reviews, and investigations to uphold ethical standards and compliance best practices.
• UAE National with a valid family book
• Fresh graduate or early-career professional in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related fields
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• A proactive and collaborative mindset with a passion for integrity and transparency

What's In It For You

• Competitive, performance-linked compensation
• Medical coverage for you and your family
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Quality Assurance and Finance

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Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 23 hours ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 1 year ago

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BitGo is the leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage. Since our founding in 2013, we have focused on enabling our clients to securely navigate the digital asset space. With a global presence and multiple Trust companies, BitGo serves thousands of institutions, including many of the industry's top brands, exchanges, and platforms, and millions of retail investors worldwide. As the operational backbone of the digital economy, BitGo handles a significant portion of Bitcoin network transactions and is the largest independent digital asset custodian, and staking provider, in the world. For more information,

We're looking to hire a Compliance Analyst to join the Compliance team at BitGo Custody MENA. This is a junior to mid-level role designed for someone who's eager to grow in a fast-paced, regulated virtual asset environment. The role will support day-to-day compliance operations, assist with onboarding reviews, and help maintain the firm's AML/CFT program in line with the UAE's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) requirements.This is a hands-on compliance position, so attention to detail, ownership, and a strong sense of accountability are key. The ideal candidate is someone who is familiar with virtual asset regulatory frameworks, client due diligence processes, and can support regulatory filings, risk reviews, and controls testing with minimal handholding.

BitGo Custody MENA is licensed by VARA in Dubai and operates in a fully regulated environment. This role will give you the chance to be part of building one of the region's leading digital asset custodians from the ground up, while working alongside experienced compliance professionals in a supportive and high-accountability culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with institutional and individual onboarding reviews, including screening, documentation verification, and risk classification.
• Support the execution of the firm's AML/CTF framework, including ongoing monitoring, transaction reviews, and control testing.
• Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on high-risk clients, including preparation of risk memos and escalation packs where needed.
• Monitor and maintain client risk profiles, ensuring timely updates and reviews in line with internal policies.
• Support regulatory reporting requirements, including monthly and quarterly filings to VARA and any ad-hoc submissions.
• Liaise with internal teams (sales, operations, product) to resolve compliance-related issues.
• Maintain compliance registers and internal trackers.
• Assist with preparing documentation for audits, regulatory inspections, and internal reviews.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and help with implementing policy updates accordingly.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a compliance, onboarding, or AML role—preferably within financial services, a fintech, or a VASP.
• Solid understanding of AML/CTF principles, risk-based approaches, and client due diligence.
• Experience handling high-risk client reviews, institutional onboarding, or regulatory reporting is a plus.
• Familiarity with UAE's regulatory environment, especially VARA, is a strong advantage.
• Strong research and writing skills (e.g., preparing EDD memos or summary reviews).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving regulatory space.
• Professional fluency in English is required; Arabic is a plus.

Nice to Have

• Experience with tools like Persona, Elliptic, TRM, or other compliance systems.
• Prior exposure to blockchain analytics or crypto-related risks.
• Understanding of global regulatory frameworks.
• CAMS or other relevant compliance certifications.

Why Join BitGo?

Disrupting an industry takes vision, innovation, passion, technical chops, drive to deliver, collaboration, and execution. Join a team of great people who strive for excellence and personify our corporate values of ownership, craftsmanship, and open communication. We are looking for new colleagues who bring innovative ways of thinking and problem solving, and who want risks to be part of the team that changes the world's financial markets.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary, bonus and stock options
• 100% company paid health insurance for employee and dependents
• Fully sponsored work visas
• Paid parental leave, Paid vacation
• Paid lunches and snacks
• Great colleagues and inspiring startup environment
• *Benefits may vary based on location

Cryptocurrencies are the most disruptive change the financial services industry has seen in years. Join us and you'll be able to look back and say you were part of the team that transformed investing.

1. Design, review and revise compliance policies, procedures, and controls to meet applicable legislation, regulatory requirements and best practice standards.
2. Client/business partner onboarding, trade surveillance, conduct of business monitoring, general compliance monitoring, training and regulatory reporting as required.
3. Promote, demonstrate and embed a strong compliance culture.
4. Conduct due diligence checks and ongoing AML reviews for existing clients and business partners.
5. Act as key person for the oversight of all AML/CFT and sanctions matters, including implementation of effective and sustainable controls.
6. Oversee systems and controls to identify and mitigate potential areas of AML compliance vulnerability and risks/gaps and develop/implement pragmatic corrective action plans.
7. Prepare reports for senior management, auditors and external regulatory bodies as appropriate.
8. Keep up to date with all relevant regulatory changes as well as evolving best practices, carrying out gap and business impact analysis.
9. Provide ongoing and ad-hoc support on compliance queries (both from internal and external stakeholders).
10. Review marketing materials to ensure compliance with regulatory and scheme requirements.
11. Assist with the identification, evaluation, monitoring and mitigation of operational risks; and proactively suggest improvements.

1. Minimum 5 years overall industry experience with 2 or more years of direct wealth management/investments, compliance, KYC and AML experience with a financial institution.
2. Technical knowledge of applicable rules and regulations, including AML/CTF/Sanctions, VARA, Conduct of Business, FATCA/CRS, and Data Protection.
3. Knowledge of KYC, KYB and KYT with hands-on experience on compliance software.
4. Knowledge of Chain Analysis, Elliptic or TRM Labs is a bonus.
5. Excellent English written and verbal communication, strong analytical, problem-solving and organization skills.
6. Ideally have a Bachelor's or Master's Degree from a top institution.
7. Be hands-on, detail-oriented & able to function independently.
8. Have excellent attention to detail.
9. Have excellent communication skills both written emails and verbal.

Fuse is on a mission to bring real time cross border payments to the Middle East, helping global businesses to access the region without changing their payment stack. We believe MENA presents one of the most exciting payment opportunities in the world today - as one of the most financially isolated but fastest growing markets globally, the region is evolving fast and Fuse is providing the infrastructure required to keep up.

To date we've raised over $8.6mn to help us radically change how money moves in and out of MENA, from some of the best investors including Northzone, Flourish, Raba, and Alter Global. With our head office in Dubai, we're trusted by payment companies and enterprise businesses all over the world to provide the crucial infrastructure for money movement in the region. Processing payments to contractors on Deel, hosts on Airbnb, sellers on Etsy, and many more global brands is just the beginning.

We're looking for people that love what they do and are passionate about making local payments accessible to brands all over the world.

The role

We're looking for a Compliance Analyst to join our growing Compliance function. Working alongside the business, you will assist with onboarding and transaction monitoring for our global business customers, provide support in compliance monitoring and risk management and work to build robust policies and procedures across the business.

Working directly for the Chief Compliance Officer, you will receive significant exposure to the broad spectrum of areas where Compliance plays a key role in our business. As a rapidly growing Fintech, your role may change from day to day and you'll need to be able to adapt to an evolving environment. A keen interest in developing your knowledge and experience across all aspects of Regulatory Compliance and Financial Crime will be key to this role.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with corporate customer onboarding, including reviewing applications and supporting documents.
• Transaction monitoring.
• Assisting with Regulatory Reporting to the DFSA and CBUAE.
• Maintaining and updating Compliance policies, procedures and training.
• Assisting with global license applications.

Must have

• 1-3 years experience in Compliance, ideally within a Fintech firm.
• Financial Crime (AML/CTF and Sanctions) and Regulatory Compliance experience, covering a wide range of subjects such as KYB, CDD/EDD, Transaction Monitoring, Risk Assessments, and Reporting (SARs).
• Knowledge of UAE financial services regulations, covering onshore and financial freezone regulators.
• Knowledge and understanding of global anti-financial crime frameworks, regulatory recommendations, risk management good practice, and control arrangements in a financial organisation.
• The ability to analyse data and compliance processes to draw conclusions and make recommendations.
  
  

Nice to have

• Arabic fluency (both written and spoken)
• Direct experience working with local UAE regulators like CBUAE and the DFSA
• Experience in aspects of Regulatory Compliance in areas other than Financial Crime, for example information security, data protection and complaints handling.
• A Macbook
• Opportunity to travel (if applicable)
• Unlimited vacation time
• Private Healthcare
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Flexible working and autonomy
• Pay it forward days - we offer 2 annual pay it forward days where you can take time to volunteer for a charitable cause that is important to you.
• Wellness days - we believe you can only work your best when you feel your best, and we know working at Fuse is intense, so we offer 3 wellness days every quarter where you can take time to re-energise.
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Fuse is on a mission to bring real time cross border payments to the Middle East, helping global businesses to access the region without changing their payment stack. We believe MENA presents one of the most exciting payment opportunities in the world today - as one of the most financially isolated but fastest growing markets globally, the region is evolving fast and Fuse is providing the infrastructure required to keep up.

To date we've raised over $8.6mn to help us radically change how money moves in and out of MENA, from some of the best investors including Northzone, Flourish, Raba, and Alter Global. With our head office in Dubai, we're trusted by payment companies and enterprise businesses all over the world to provide the crucial infrastructure for money movement in the region. Processing payments to contractors on Deel, hosts on Airbnb, sellers on Etsy, and many more global brands is just the beginning.

We're looking for people that love what they do and are passionate about making local payments accessible to brands all over the world.

The role

We're looking for a Compliance Analyst to join our growing Compliance function. Working alongside the business, you will assist with onboarding and transaction monitoring for our global business customers, provide support in compliance monitoring and risk management and work to build robust policies and procedures across the business.

Working directly for the Chief Compliance Officer, you will receive significant exposure to the broad spectrum of areas where Compliance plays a key role in our business. As a rapidly growing Fintech, your role may change from day to day and you'll need to be able to adapt to an evolving environment. A keen interest in developing your knowledge and experience across all aspects of Regulatory Compliance and Financial Crime will be key to this role.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with corporate customer onboarding, including reviewing applications and supporting documents.
• Transaction monitoring.
• Assisting with Regulatory Reporting to the DFSA and CBUAE.
• Maintaining and updating Compliance policies, procedures and training.
• Assisting with global license applications.

• 1-3 years experience in Compliance, ideally within a Fintech firm.
• Financial Crime (AML/CTF and Sanctions) and Regulatory Compliance experience, covering a wide range of subjects such as KYB, CDD/EDD, Transaction Monitoring, Risk Assessments, and Reporting (SARs).
• Knowledge of UAE financial services regulations, covering onshore and financial freezone regulators.
• Knowledge and understanding of global anti-financial crime frameworks, regulatory recommendations, risk management good practice, and control arrangements in a financial organisation.
• The ability to analyse data and compliance processes to draw conclusions and make recommendations.

• Arabic fluency (both written and spoken)
• Direct experience working with local UAE regulators like CBUAE and the DFSA
• Experience in aspects of Regulatory Compliance in areas other than Financial Crime, for example information security, data protection and complaints handling.

• A Macbook
• Opportunity to travel (if applicable)
• Unlimited vacation time
• Private Healthcare
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Flexible working and autonomy
• Pay it forward days - we offer 2 annual pay it forward days where you can take time to volunteer for a charitable cause that is important to you.
• Wellness days - we believe you can only work your best when you feel your best, and we know working at Fuse is intense, so we offer 3 wellness days every quarter where you can take time to re-energise.

BitGo is the leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage. Since our founding in 2013, we have focused on enabling our clients to securely navigate the digital asset space. With a global presence and multiple Trust companies, BitGo serves thousands of institutions, including many of the industry's top brands, exchanges, and platforms, and millions of retail investors worldwide. As the operational backbone of the digital economy, BitGo handles a significant portion of Bitcoin network transactions and is the largest independent digital asset custodian, and staking provider, in the world. For more information, visit

We’re looking to hire a Compliance Analyst to join the Compliance team at BitGo Custody MENA. This is a junior to mid-level role designed for someone who’s eager to grow in a fast-paced, regulated virtual asset environment. The role will support day-to-day compliance operations, assist with onboarding reviews, and help maintain the firm’s AML/CFT program in line with the UAE’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) requirements.This is a hands-on compliance position, so attention to detail, ownership, and a strong sense of accountability are key. The ideal candidate is someone who is familiar with virtual asset regulatory frameworks, client due diligence processes, and can support regulatory filings, risk reviews, and controls testing with minimal handholding.

BitGo Custody MENA is licensed by VARA in Dubai and operates in a fully regulated environment. This role will give you the chance to be part of building one of the region’s leading digital asset custodians from the ground up, while working alongside experienced compliance professionals in a supportive and high-accountability culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with institutional and individual onboarding reviews, including screening, documentation verification, and risk classification.
• Support the execution of the firm’s AML/CTF framework, including ongoing monitoring, transaction reviews, and control testing.
• Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on high-risk clients, including preparation of risk memos and escalation packs where needed.
• Monitor and maintain client risk profiles, ensuring timely updates and reviews in line with internal policies.
• Support regulatory reporting requirements, including monthly and quarterly filings to VARA and any ad-hoc submissions.
• Liaise with internal teams (sales, operations, product) to resolve compliance-related issues.
• Maintain compliance registers and internal trackers.
• Assist with preparing documentation for audits, regulatory inspections, and internal reviews.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and help with implementing policy updates accordingly.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a compliance, onboarding, or AML role—preferably within financial services, a fintech, or a VASP.
• Solid understanding of AML/CTF principles, risk-based approaches, and client due diligence.
• Experience handling high-risk client reviews, institutional onboarding, or regulatory reporting is a plus.
• Familiarity with UAE’s regulatory environment, especially VARA, is a strong advantage.
• Strong research and writing skills (e.g., preparing EDD memos or summary reviews).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving regulatory space.
• Professional fluency in English is required; Arabic is a plus.

Nice to Have

• Experience with tools like Persona, Elliptic, TRM, or other compliance systems.
• Prior exposure to blockchain analytics or crypto-related risks.
• Understanding of global regulatory frameworks.
• CAMS or other relevant compliance certifications.

Why Join BitGo?

Disrupting an industry takes vision, innovation, passion, technical chops, drive to deliver, collaboration, and execution. Join a team of great people who strive for excellence and personify our corporate values of ownership, craftsmanship, and open communication. We are looking for new colleagues who bring innovative ways of thinking and problem solving, and who want risks to be part of the team that changes the world’s financial markets.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary, bonus and stock options
• 100% company paid health insurance for employee and dependents
• Fully sponsored work visas
• Paid parental leave, Paid vacation
• Paid lunches and snacks
• Great colleagues and inspiring startup environment
• *Benefits may vary based on location

Cryptocurrencies are the most disruptive change the financial services industry has seen in years. Join us and you’ll be able to look back and say you were part of the team that transformed investing.