245 Financial Crimes jobs in the United Arab Emirates

We are looking for a senior manager to oversee the internal audit function related to financial crimes.

This role will be responsible for managing the internal audit function, including anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, sanctions compliance, fraud prevention, and other financial crime-related activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in internal audit, leadership roles in financial crimes at a leading global financial institution or Big 4 firm.

1. Audit Planning
• Develop and implement an annual audit plan for financial crimes, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Advise senior management on financial crime-related risks, control gaps, and regulatory trends.
2. Audit Execution
• Lead end-to-end audits covering AML/CTF, sanctions compliance, fraud detection, and other financial crime programs.
• Assess the effectiveness of policies, procedures, controls, and systems designed to mitigate financial crime risks.
• Monitor compliance with local and global regulatory requirements.
3. Team Management
• Foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Coordinate with colleagues globally and manage small teams to ensure high-quality audit reports.
4. Stakeholder Engagement
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Compliance, Risk Management, Legal, and external regulators.
• Participate in governance forums, presenting audit findings and updates related to financial crimes risk.
5. Regulatory Knowledge
• Stay up-to-date with regulatory developments, industry best practices, and emerging threats in financial crime risk management.
6. Reporting
• Prepare comprehensive, timely, and accurate audit work papers and reports to senior management and the Audit Committee.

• 8+ years of experience in internal audit, leadership roles in Financial Crimes at a leading global financial institution, fintech, or Big 4 firm.
• Deep knowledge of AML, CTF, and sanctions regulatory expectations for financial services, cutting-edge audit methodologies, and data analytics.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences, and hold relevant certifications (ACAMS required).

The Senior Audit Manager, FinCrime is responsible for leading the internal audit function for financial crimes.

• Develop an annual audit plan that aligns with the organization's strategic goals and regulatory requirements.
• Provide strategic insights and guidance on financial crime-related risks and control gaps.

• 8+ years of experience in internal audit, including leadership roles in Financial Crimes at a leading global financial institution or Big 4 firm.
• Deep knowledge of AML, CTF, and sanctions regulatory expectations for financial services, and cutting-edge audit methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

• Competitive total compensation package
• L&D programs for employees' growth and development
• Team building programs and company events
• Wellness and meal allowances
• Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependents

Our Local Programs and Regulatory Compliance team ensures adherence to local laws and regulations in the countries where we operate.

Crypto.com is seeking an experienced leader for the role of Director of Financial Crime Risk. This key position will oversee the development, implementation, and management of the firm's financial crime risk framework, ensuring defenses against money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, sanctions violations, and other illicit activities, while maintaining compliance with global regulatory standards. Reporting to the Global Head of Financial Crime, the director will collaborate with senior leadership, regulators, and internal teams to protect the firm’s integrity and reputation.

1. Risk Coordination: Integrate risk assessments, audits, and regulatory findings to ensure consistency in risk evaluation and remediation.
2. Risk Assessments: Conduct or oversee enterprise-wide risk assessments to evaluate exposure to financial crimes and recommend mitigation strategies.
3. Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the firm's financial crime risk strategy aligned with risk appetite and business goals.
4. Risk Oversight: Manage identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks across all business units, products, and regions.
5. Committee Oversight: Support AML Oversight Committee (AMLOC) organization and operations.

• Bachelor’s degree; professional certifications such as CAMS or CFE preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in financial crime risk management within financial services, including senior leadership roles.
• Deep knowledge of AML/CTF regulations, sanctions, fraud prevention, and financial crime typologies.
• Cryptocurrency experience is preferred.
• Proven leadership skills, stakeholder influence, and change management abilities.
• Strong analytical, data-driven problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills for complex issue presentation.

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Flexible work arrangements including hybrid and remote options.

Internal mobility programs for career advancement.

Work Perks: Crypto.com Visa card upon joining.

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• Competitive salary package.
• Generous annual leave including birthdays and work anniversaries.
• Internal mobility for diverse career paths.
• Work Perks: Crypto.com Visa card provided upon onboarding.
• Region-specific benefits; learn more from our talent team.

Founded in 2016, Crypto.com serves over 80 million users and is the fastest-growing global cryptocurrency platform. Our vision is to put Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet. Committed to security, privacy, and compliance, we aim to accelerate cryptocurrency adoption and foster a fair digital ecosystem.

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Crypto.com is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion. We seek candidates from varied backgrounds to enrich our team.

Applicants’ data will be used solely for recruitment purposes. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our Local Programs and Regulatory Compliance team is responsible for ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations in the countries where we operate.

Crypto.com is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our compliance team as Director of Financial Crime Risk . This critical role will oversee the development, implementation, and management of the firm's financial crime risk framework. The successful candidate will ensure robust defenses against money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, sanctions violations, and other illicit financial activities, while ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Reporting directly to the Global Head of Financial Crime, the Director of Financial Crime Risk will work with senior leadership, regulators, and internal stakeholders to safeguard the firm’s integrity and reputation.

1. Risk Coordination: Correlate the firm’s multiple risk assessments, audits, regulatory examination findings, etc., to ensure consistency in risk determination and remediation.
2. Risk Assessments: Conduct periodic enterprise-wide risk assessments, or supervise external vendors, to evaluate the firm's exposure to financial crime and recommend improvements.
3. Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the firm's financial crime risk strategy, aligning with risk appetite and business goals.
4. Risk Oversight: Oversee identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial crime risks across all business lines, products, and regions.
5. Oversight: Assist in AML Oversight Committee (AMLOC) organization and maintenance.

• Bachelor’s degree and professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, CFE) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in financial crime risk management within financial services, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Deep knowledge of AML/CTF regulations, sanctions, fraud prevention, and financial crime typologies.
• Cryptocurrency experience preferred.
• Proven leadership, stakeholder influence, and organizational change capabilities.
• Strong analytical, data, and technology skills for risk management.
• Excellent communication skills for complex issue presentation.

Empowered to think big and innovate. Join a talented, ambitious, and supportive team.

Enjoy a transformational, proactive environment that fosters personal and professional growth.

Work culture emphasizes support, collaboration, and shared goals—bringing cryptocurrency to every wallet.

Flexible work hours and hybrid/remote options available.

Internal mobility programs and career development opportunities.

Work Perks: crypto.com Visa card upon joining.

Competitive salary, generous leave (including birthday and work anniversary), and regional-specific benefits. Learn more from our talent team.

Founded in 2016, serving over 80 million customers, and growing rapidly. Our vision: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet. Focused on security, privacy, and compliance, we aim to accelerate crypto adoption and empower creators and entrepreneurs to build a fair digital ecosystem.

Learn more at .

Crypto.com is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and transparency. Personal data used solely for recruitment. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our Local Programs and Regulatory Compliance team is responsible for ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations in the countries where we operate.

is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our compliance team as Director of Financial Crime Risk. This critical role will oversee the development, implementation, and management of the firm's financial crime risk framework. The successful candidate will ensure robust defenses against money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, sanctions violations, and other illicit financial activities, while ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Reporting directly to the Global Head of Financial Crime, the Director Financial Crime Risk will work with senior leadership, regulators, and internal stakeholders to safeguard the the firm's integrity and reputation.

Our Local Programs and Regulatory Compliance team is responsible for ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations in the countries where we operate.

is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our compliance team as Director of Financial Crime Risk. This critical role will oversee the development, implementation, and management of the firm's financial crime risk framework. The successful candidate will ensure robust defenses against money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, sanctions violations, and other illicit financial activities, while ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Reporting directly to the Global Head of Financial Crime, the Director Financial Crime Risk will work with senior leadership, regulators, and internal stakeholders to safeguard the the firm's integrity and reputation.

• Risk Coordination: Correlate the firm's multiple risk assessments, audits, regulatory examination findings, etc., to ensure, where possible, consistency both in risk determination and remediation
• Risk Assessments: Conduct periodic enterprise-wide risk assessments, or in some instances supervise risk assessment external vendors, to evaluate the firm's exposure to financial crime and recommend enhancements to mitigate vulnerabilities
• Strategic Leadership to define and execute the firm's financial crime risk strategy, aligning with the overall risk appetite and business objectives
• Risk Oversight: Oversee the identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial crime risks across all business lines, products, and geographies
• Oversight: Assist in AML Oversight Committee (AMLOC) organization and maintenance
  

• Bachelor's degree and professional certification (e.g., CAMS, CFE) preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial crime risk management within the financial services industry, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Expertise: Deep knowledge of global AML/CTF regulations, sanctions frameworks, fraud prevention strategies, and financial crime typologies.
• Cryptocurrency experience preferred
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams, influence senior stakeholders, and drive organizational change
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in leveraging data and technology to manage risk
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to illustrate and present complex issues to stakeholders
  

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Founded in 2016, serves more than 80 million customers and is the world's fastest growing global cryptocurrency platform. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet. Built on a foundation of security, privacy, and compliance, is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem.

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Our Local Programs and Regulatory Compliance team is responsible for ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations in the countries where we operate.

is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our compliance team as Director of Financial Crime Risk . This critical role will oversee the development, implementation, and management of the firm's financial crime risk framework. The successful candidate will ensure robust defenses against money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, sanctions violations, and other illicit financial activities, while ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Reporting directly to the Global Head of Financial Crime, the Director of Financial Crime Risk will work with senior leadership, regulators, and internal stakeholders to safeguard the firm's integrity and reputation.

1. Risk Coordination: Correlate the firm's multiple risk assessments, audits, regulatory examination findings, etc., to ensure consistency in risk determination and remediation.
2. Risk Assessments: Conduct periodic enterprise-wide risk assessments, or supervise external vendors, to evaluate the firm's exposure to financial crime and recommend improvements.
3. Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the firm's financial crime risk strategy, aligning with risk appetite and business goals.
4. Risk Oversight: Oversee identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial crime risks across all business lines, products, and regions.
5. Oversight: Assist in AML Oversight Committee (AMLOC) organization and maintenance.

• Bachelor's degree and professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, CFE) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in financial crime risk management within financial services, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Deep knowledge of AML/CTF regulations, sanctions, fraud prevention, and financial crime typologies.
• Cryptocurrency experience preferred.
• Proven leadership, stakeholder influence, and organizational change capabilities.
• Strong analytical, data, and technology skills for risk management.
• Excellent communication skills for complex issue presentation.

Empowered to think big and innovate. Join a talented, ambitious, and supportive team.

Enjoy a transformational, proactive environment that fosters personal and professional growth.

Work culture emphasizes support, collaboration, and shared goals—bringing cryptocurrency to every wallet.

Flexible work hours and hybrid/remote options available.

Internal mobility programs and career development opportunities.

Work Perks: Visa card upon joining.

Competitive salary, generous leave (including birthday and work anniversary), and regional-specific benefits. Learn more from our talent team.

Founded in 2016, serving over 80 million customers, and growing rapidly. Our vision: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet. Focused on security, privacy, and compliance, we aim to accelerate crypto adoption and empower creators and entrepreneurs to build a fair digital ecosystem.

Learn more at

is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and transparency. Personal data used solely for recruitment. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our Local Programs and Regulatory Compliance team ensures adherence to local laws and regulations in the countries where we operate.

is seeking an experienced leader for the role of Director of Financial Crime Risk. This key position will oversee the development, implementation, and management of the firm's financial crime risk framework, ensuring defenses against money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, sanctions violations, and other illicit activities, while maintaining compliance with global regulatory standards. Reporting to the Global Head of Financial Crime, the director will collaborate with senior leadership, regulators, and internal teams to protect the firm's integrity and reputation.

1. Risk Coordination: Integrate risk assessments, audits, and regulatory findings to ensure consistency in risk evaluation and remediation.
2. Risk Assessments: Conduct or oversee enterprise-wide risk assessments to evaluate exposure to financial crimes and recommend mitigation strategies.
3. Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the firm's financial crime risk strategy aligned with risk appetite and business goals.
4. Risk Oversight: Manage identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks across all business units, products, and regions.
5. Committee Oversight: Support AML Oversight Committee (AMLOC) organization and operations.

• Bachelor's degree; professional certifications such as CAMS or CFE preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in financial crime risk management within financial services, including senior leadership roles.
• Deep knowledge of AML/CTF regulations, sanctions, fraud prevention, and financial crime typologies.
• Cryptocurrency experience is preferred.
• Proven leadership skills, stakeholder influence, and change management abilities.
• Strong analytical, data-driven problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills for complex issue presentation.

• Competitive salary package.
• Generous annual leave including birthdays and work anniversaries.
• Internal mobility for diverse career paths.
• Work Perks: Visa card provided upon onboarding.
• Region-specific benefits; learn more from our talent team.

Founded in 2016, serves over 80 million users and is the fastest-growing global cryptocurrency platform. Our vision is to put Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet. Committed to security, privacy, and compliance, we aim to accelerate cryptocurrency adoption and foster a fair digital ecosystem.

Learn more at

is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion. We seek candidates from varied backgrounds to enrich our team.

Applicants' data will be used solely for recruitment purposes. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our organization is responsible for ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations in the countries where we operate.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our team as Director of Financial Crime Risk . This critical role will oversee the development, implementation, and management of our financial crime risk framework. The successful candidate will ensure robust defenses against money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, sanctions violations, and other illicit financial activities, while ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

1. Risk Coordination: Correlate our multiple risk assessments, audits, regulatory examination findings, etc., to ensure consistency in risk determination and remediation.
2. Risk Assessments: Conduct periodic enterprise-wide risk assessments, or supervise external vendors, to evaluate our exposure to financial crime and recommend improvements.
3. Strategic Leadership: Define and execute our financial crime risk strategy, aligning with risk appetite and business goals.
4. Risk Oversight: Oversee identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial crime risks across all business lines, products, and regions.
5. Oversight: Assist in AML Oversight Committee (AMLOC) organization and maintenance.

• Bachelor's degree and professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, CFE) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in financial crime risk management within financial services, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Deep knowledge of AML/CTF regulations, sanctions, fraud prevention, and financial crime typologies.
• Cryptocurrency experience preferred.
• Proven leadership, stakeholder influence, and organizational change capabilities.
• Strong analytical, data, and technology skills for risk management.
• Excellent communication skills for complex issue presentation.

Competitive salary, generous leave (including birthday and work anniversary), and regional-specific benefits.

Our company is dedicated to serving over 80 million customers and growing rapidly. Our vision is to accelerate crypto adoption and empower creators and entrepreneurs to build a fair digital ecosystem.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and transparency. Personal data used solely for recruitment. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Financial Crime Investigator

The role holder is responsible for investigating and preparing STR/SAR reports which have been escalated by various stakeholders. The process involves gathering information, analyzing data, and making informed decisions.

• Conduct an in-depth investigation as per the bank's internal procedures against cases received from various relevant stakeholders which have been escalated as unusual transactions or activities requiring further investigation to prepare SAR/STR in order to be submitted to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).
• Support the AML/CFT Investigation team by reviewing suspicious alerts generated by the Bank's transactions monitoring system when the volume of alerts is higher than the average or when there are staffing constraints that would limit the team's capacity.
• Receive and review the transactions or activities which have been internally reported as suspicious by the Bank staff. If required, the case should be escalated to the DMLRO who will then perform an enhanced investigation to determine whether it should be reported.
• Document the rationale and analysis of the review conducted by the role holder to justify the closure or escalation of the alert.
• Document and complete the process as per the Bank's internal procedures to report STRs to the UAE Central Bank's FIU once the decision has been taken by DMLRO or MLRO.
• Interact with business units regarding unusual activities to determine if an appropriate resolution can be reached. The role holder should escalate matters in a timely manner.
• Maintain and update MIS and monthly reconciliation.
• Review responses received from the UAE Central Bank's FIU on the STRs submitted and inform the DMLRO or MLRO accordingly in order to define an action plan to comply with the notified regulatory requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree as a minimum from a recognized university.
• Must have a background in investigations and a good understanding of AML Red flags.
• Well versed with banking systems, concepts, and banking best practices.
• At least 3+ years of experience in the banking/financial services sector.

Benefits:

• A strong understanding of account opening processes, payment, and card transactions.
• Problem identification and solving skills.

Others:

• Good command of English and Arabic language preferred.
• Analytical and attention to detail.