Group Head of Financial Crime/MLRO
Fanatics Momentum · Abu Dhabi
On-site · Abu DhabiFull TimeSeniorFinance & Banking
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Why we think you can apply
- Employer country
- United Arab Emirates · Abu Dhabi
- Hiring model
- UAE-based role · the employer hires in the UAE
- Work from
- Abu Dhabi · on-site
- Time-zone overlap
- Gulf Standard Time · none needed
Posted 1 day ago · apply link checked 3 hours ago
About the role
Responsibilities
- Manage Momentum's Financial Crime function across all licensed entities
- Provide strategic oversight and direct supervision of Deputy MLROs
- Develop and oversee policies and programs in line with international standards
- Design and oversee CDD, EDD, and ongoing monitoring frameworks
- Implement and oversee transaction monitoring, sanctions, and targeted financial sanctions controls
- Act as primary point of contact with supervisory authorities including GCGRA and UAE FIU
- Ensure AML/CFT/CPF training programs are risk-based and role-specific
Requirements
- Over 7 years of specialized experience in AML/CTF/CPF within online gaming or financial services
- Strong knowledge of AML legislation and gaming/sportsbook financial crime challenges
- Proven experience designing and implementing AML/CFT/CPF frameworks
- Demonstrated operational MLRO or senior financial crime prevention experience
- Prior management-level experience with authority and independence
- Practical experience with STR/SAR decision-making and reporting systems
- Degree in Law, Business Management, or Risk Management
- Professional AML qualifications (e.g., CAMS) strongly preferred
- Excellent communication skills in English
About the Company
Fanatics Momentum is building the UAE's leading regulated commercial gaming operator, licensed by the GCGRA, operating across lottery, iGaming, sportsbook, and digital content.
What we look for
- Over 7 years of specialized AML/CTF/CPF experience
- Experience in online gaming/sportsbook or financial services
- Proven experience designing AML/CFT/CPF frameworks
- Operational MLRO or senior financial crime prevention experience
- Management-level experience
- Practical experience with STR/SAR reporting systems
- Degree in Law, Business, or Risk Management
- Professional AML qualifications (e.g., CAMS)
- Highly proficient in English
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