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About this Compliance and Financial Crime Manager - Payments role at Capitex

Capitex · Onsite · United Arab Emirates

About the Company

A rapidly growing fintech operating in the global payments space is seeking a Compliance Manager to support its expanding operations. The organisation provides innovative cross-border payment solutions designed to improve the speed, reliability and transparency of international transactions for businesses. The company operates across multiple jurisdictions and is building a best-in-class compliance framework to support its growth.

About the Opportunity

The Compliance Manager will play a key role in supporting the global compliance function, with responsibility for day-to-day compliance operations, regulatory adherence and customer due diligence across the company’s international footprint.

This is a hands-on role working closely with senior compliance leadership to ensure the business meets its AML/CFT obligations and maintains strong relationships with regulators, partners and counterparties.

Requirements

Requirements

  • 3–5 years’ experience in Compliance, AML or Financial Crime within fintech, payments or financial services.
  • Strong understanding of AML/CFT frameworks, KYC processes and regulatory expectations across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Hands-on experience with transaction monitoring, screening tools and SAR/STR reporting.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and stakeholder liaison.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-moving, international business.
  • Practical, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to balance commercial and risk considerations.
  • Fluency in English required; additional languages are an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct customer onboarding, periodic reviews and enhanced due diligence in line with internal AML/KYC standards.
  • Monitor alerts across transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, PEPs and adverse media, escalating cases as required.
  • Coordinate and draft responses to information requests from partners, financial institutions and regulators.
  • Support the management of customer complaints and ensure compliance with relevant consumer protection standards.
  • Prepare and submit AML/CFT reports and other regulatory filings as required.
  • Support internal and external suspicious activity reporting, ensuring accurate documentation and timely escalation.
  • Review potential fraud cases and work with internal teams to support investigations and resolutions.
  • Assist with maintaining and enhancing internal compliance policies, procedures and workflows.
  • Produce compliance metrics and management information for internal reporting.
  • Deliver or support the delivery of AML and compliance training to staff.
  • Partner with commercial and onboarding teams to assess new business opportunities and review customer files.
  • Assist with regulatory engagement, audits, and licence applications or renewals.
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