Vice President - International Gaming Compliance & MLRO

Wynn Al Marjan Island · Ras Al Khaimah

On-site · Ras Al KhaimahFull TimeDirector, ExecutiveFinance & Banking
Posted 6h ago

Why we think you can apply

Employer country
United Arab Emirates · Ras Al Khaimah
Hiring model
UAE-based role · the employer hires in the UAE
Work from
Ras Al Khaimah · on-site
Time-zone overlap
Gulf Standard Time · none needed

Posted 6 hours ago · apply link checked 1 hour ago

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Act as WMI's MLRO, reviewing and filing suspicious activity reports with the UAE FIU through goAML
  • Direct AML/CFT/CPF compliance program design, implementation and continuous improvement
  • Oversee CDD, EDD, source of funds and wealth verification, and PEP risk decisions
  • Lead suspicious activity investigations and maintain confidentiality and independence
  • Oversee transaction monitoring, sanctions screening and Targeted Financial Sanctions
  • Lead GCGRA examinations, internal audits and regulatory engagement
  • Develop AML/CFT/CPF training and lead the Gaming Compliance team

Requirements

  • At least 10 years in AML/CFT/CPF or gaming compliance
  • At least five years in senior management or director-level role
  • Senior operational MLRO experience in cash-intensive environments
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Legal or related discipline
  • Knowledge of UAE AML laws, GCGRA Chapter 12 and FATF DNFBP standards
  • Experience with goAML, sanctions screening and CDD/EDD
  • Excellent leadership, writing and communication skills
  • Proficient in English

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or ACAMS / ICA Diploma
  • Arabic fluency
  • Experience in UAE regulated entities or commercial gaming
  • QA testing and audit procedure proficiency

Benefits

  • Attractive salary paid in AED
  • Excellent leave policy
  • Healthcare package and incentive programs

About the Company

Wynn Al Marjan Island will be the first integrated resort in the UAE, opening in 2027 in Ras Al Khaimah, with 1,530 rooms and suites.

What we look for

  • At least 10 years in AML/CFT/CPF or gaming compliance
  • At least five years in senior management or director-level role
  • Senior operational MLRO experience in cash-intensive environments
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Legal or related discipline
  • Knowledge of UAE AML laws, GCGRA Chapter 12 and FATF DNFBP standards
  • Experience with goAML, sanctions screening and CDD/EDD
  • Excellent leadership, writing and communication skills
  • Proficient in English
  • Master's degree or ACAMS / ICA Diploma
  • Arabic fluency
  • Experience in UAE regulated entities or commercial gaming
  • QA testing and audit procedure proficiency
LeadershipGamingComplianceRisk AssessmentGovernanceTrainingAMLTransaction MonitoringsanctionsGoAML
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