Manager of Financial Crime Prevention

BettingJobs are working with an iGaming regulator responsible for overseeing and regulating the commercial gaming industry in the UAE, looking for a Manager of Financial Crime Prevention, to be based in their Abu Dhabi office.
The role oversees supervisory reviews, conducts risk assessments, evaluates operator AML/CFT controls, and provides subject-matter expertise across financial crime detection, reporting, enforcement support, and industry guidance.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the implementation and ongoing enhancement of the Financial Crime Prevention framework and supervisory strategy in line with national AML/CFT priorities and FATF standards.
• Support the drafting, review, and maintenance of AML/CFT-related policies, regulatory notices, guidance, and supervisory documentation.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess implications for the gaming supervisory framework, escalating material matters where required.
• Conduct sectoral, thematic, and entity-level risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending proportionate mitigation measures.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of operators’ AML/CFT frameworks, including CDD, EDD, transaction monitoring, STR/SAR processes, and record-keeping controls.
• Prepare analytical reports, supervisory findings, and recommendations for management and relevant committees, ensuring clarity and sound regulatory judgement.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and contribute to national-level reporting requirements and committee inputs.
• Provide clear and consistent guidance to licensed operators on AML/CFT obligations and supervisory expectations, promoting strong compliance culture.
• Support training and awareness initiatives for staff and operators and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing activities.
• Stay informed of emerging financial crime typologies, technological developments, and sector-specific risks, contributing to continuous improvement of supervisory practices.
• Provide subject-matter support during supervisory reviews and act as a point of escalation for financial crime-related issues, recommending proportionate corrective actions where necessary.

Qualifications:

• Significant experience in financial crime prevention, AML/CFT supervision, regulatory compliance, or related roles, preferably within a regulatory authority, financial institution, or regulated gaming environment.
• Strong working knowledge of UAE AML/CFT legislation, FATF Recommendations, and international best practices, with the ability to apply them using a risk-based supervisory approach.
• Bachelor’s degree (required); Master’s degree in finance, law, criminology, economics, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies, supervisory frameworks, and financial crime control environments.
• Strong analytical and judgement skills, with the ability to assess complex risk scenarios and develop proportionate regulatory responses.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively with senior stakeholders, regulated entities, and multidisciplinary teams.

Professional certifications such as CAMS, CFCS, or equivalent are desirable.