Compliance Officer & MLRO MENA

About us

Are you passionate about FinTech and ready to make a tangible impact in a dynamic company where your decisions shape the future? Altery could be the next chapter in your professional journey!

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Compliance Officer + Money Laundering Reporting Officer to join our team and uphold the highest standards of regulatory compliance under our DFSA Category 3C licence. This role is pivotal in designing, implementing, and refining our compliance and AML/CTF frameworks, providing strategic guidance to senior management, and fostering a firm-wide culture of integrity. Extensive knowledge of DFSA regulations, AML best practices, and financial technologies is mandatory.

Does this sound like a fit? Join us and help shape the future of financial services.

What you'll be doing

DFSA-Specific Compliance Framework: Establish and maintain a compliance program in line with DFSA requirements (including GEN, AML, COB, and PIB modules), ensuring the Firm continuously meets Category 3C regulatory obligations.

Regulatory Reporting & Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for the DFSA, preparing and submitting mandatory AML returns, submission of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to the appropriate authorities in accordance with DFSA AML Rulebook guidelines, compliance reports, and any ad-hoc notifications or regulatory disclosures, ensuring strict adherence to DFSA requirements, confidentiality, and timely submission within prescribed deadlines.

Control Compliance - in-depth knowledge of AML, TFS, KYC/KYB, SAR/STRS, KYC Audit system and control, UN, UAEIC, HMT, OFAC for developing controls and systems for compliance.

Deep knowledge of EU and FATF compliance, including other global wawatchlists such as Egmont, Wolfsburg and JMLSG, ongoing screening requirements and AML training and awareness.

Compliance Monitoring Program: Implement a regular compliance monitoring schedule (covering suitability, disclosure requirements, record-keeping, etc.), document findings, and recommend remedial actions to ensure robust internal controls.

Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Undertake periodic risk assessments (including AML/CTF risk reviews) to identify potential vulnerabilities, advising senior management on mitigation strategies and improvements to systems and controls, and raise an escalation to the regulator if necessary.

Governance & Escalation: Maintain direct lines of communication with the Board or Senior Executive Officer for swift escalation of significant compliance issues or breaches, presenting clear action plans and follow-up measures.

Ongoing Staff Training: Organize targeted training sessions on DFSA regulatory requirements, AML/CTF obligations, and updates to relevant rulebooks, fostering a compliance-focused culture throughout the Firm.

Internal Policies & Procedures: Develop, review, and update internal policies (e.g., Compliance Manual, AML/CTF Policy) to reflect the latest changes in the DFSA Rulebook, DIFC-specific regulations, and global best practices.

Act as the primary point of contact for the DFSA, preparing and submitting mandatory AML returns, compliance reports, and any ad-hoc notifications or regulatory disclosures within prescribed deadlines. 

Customer Due Diligence (CDD) & Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD): Oversee KYC processes, ensuring all new and existing clients undergo appropriate due diligence measures (including EDD for higher-risk relationships) as mandated by DFSA rules.

What you’ll bring to us

UAE resident or willing to get UAE residency
3+ practical experience in EMI/fintech/ compliance
In-depth Industry & Regulatory Expertise on ensuring timely escalation to the DFSA or other authorities when necessary.
Academic background, preferably in law or compliance.
Have experience in communicating with the local regulator (DFSA, VARA) 
Experience working at (or closely with) compliance and risk departments, preferably at a supervised entity.

Regulatory Decision-Making & Accountability

Understanding Compliance processes in the multi-national companies 

Certificate in compliance, financial crime, or crypto

Demonstrable track record of taking ownership of AML/CTF and compliance outcomes, making informed decisions on suspicious transaction reporting.

Comprehensive knowledge of the DFSA Rulebooks (especially AML, GEN, and other relevant modules), international AML standards (FATF recommendations), and a clear understanding of financial products/services offered by Category 3C Firms.

5+ years of practical experience in compliance, AML/CTF, or risk management within DFSA-regulated entities (or an equivalent international regulatory regime).

What we offer

Team and our Product: We are team players and we are passionate about our
product and understand what we aim to achieve and the impact it will make.

Growth Opportunities: You can Influence and shape our story while advancing your career.

Flexibility: We always listen to our people and can be flexible with arrangements.

Hybrid Working: We don't expect you to be in the office every day.

Local Market Perks: Enjoy insurance coverage, local perks, and beautiful offices.

Why to join us
We may not be perfect, but our strength lies in our resilience. Facing challenges with our expertise, positive attitude, and a supportive environment where everyone relies on one another gives us confidence in what we do. We empower our people to make decisions, explore, and experiment — micromanagement isn’t our style. We reward those who take on additional responsibilities and go the extra mile.

We are proud of how diverse and unique we are. We thrive on diverse views, love learning from one another, and believe that our differences fuel our curiosity