Money Laundering Reporting Officer

About the role

The Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) will lead Tamara’s financial crime compliance framework in the UAE. Reporting to the Head of Compliance, the MLRO acts as an independent second‑line control, overseeing AML, CFT, sanctions and related risk management across the fintech platform.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee the company’s AML, CFT, CPF and sanctions compliance framework, ensuring alignment with UAE laws and CBUAE requirements.
• Assess the impact of new or amended UAE regulatory requirements and drive implementation of necessary changes.
• Review internal suspicious activity referrals and submit Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) to the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit through approved channels.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the CBUAE and other UAE authorities on financial crime matters.
• Report compliance findings to senior management, the Head of Compliance and relevant governance forums.

Required profile

• Minimum 8 years of experience in AML, CFT, sanctions or financial crime compliance within a regulated financial institution, fintech, bank or payment service provider.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) in a comparable compliance role.
• Strong understanding of UAE AML, CFT, CPF and sanctions legislation.
• Ability to operate independently as a senior second‑line control function.

Required skills