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Gentis consulting
29/09/2025

Senior Financial Crime Risk Manager

Finance
Permanent
Dubai
On site

Senior Financial Crime Risk Manager oversees the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks related to financial crime within the organization. This role ensures robust practices in line with regulatory expectations to protect the business from credit, fraud, and compliance risks.

  • Manage credit risk exposure by evaluating internal controls and credit processes to prevent financial losses arising from financial crime or non-compliance.
  • Lead risk assessment activities concerning Anti-Money Laundering (AML), fraud prevention, and regulatory compliance, integrating industry best practices and regulatory updates.
  • Oversee compliance monitoring frameworks to ensure operations meet external regulatory requirements, including but not limited to AML, Know Your Customer (KYC), and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) procedures.
  • Develop and implement risk management protocols supporting ongoing detection and escalation of suspicious activities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including compliance, legal, operations, and technology—on system enhancements for risk identification and mitigation.
  • Prepare reports and present findings or risk gaps to senior management and regulatory bodies as required.

Strong command of English is required for documentation and communication purposes.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Educational Background:
    • University degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Finance, Risk Management, Economics).
    • Additional professional qualifications (e.g., CA, CFA, FRM, PRM) are advantageous.
  • Professional Experience:
    • Minimum of 8 years in regulatory, compliance, or risk management roles, preferably within a financial services regulator or regulated entity.
    • Experience working with senior executives and regulators on financial crime risk matters.
  • Skills and Attributes:
    • Strong knowledge of financial services regulations and financial crime risk management.
    • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
    • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
    • Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and autonomously.
  • Languages:
    • Fluent in English (additional languages are an advantage).

Ultimately, we seek a resilient and forward-looking professional who blends technical mastery with integrity and strategic vision, dedicated to protecting our organization and ensuring regulatory compliance at the highest standards.

Company name

Gentis consulting

Remote eligibility

On site

Payroll country

United Arab Emirates

Location

Dubai United Arab Emirates