FinCrime Risk Manager (AML/CTF)

TL;DR

FinCrime Risk Manager (AML/CTF): Developing and optimizing AML controls and risk frameworks for a global financial super app with an accent on regulatory compliance, control gap analysis, and fraud prevention strategies. Focus on translating complex regulatory obligations into scalable, tech-driven solutions and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure system integrity.

Location: Must be based in the UAE (Hybrid/Remote)

Company

Revolut is a global financial super app providing spending, saving, investing, and exchange services to over 75 million customers worldwide.

What you will do

• Drive AML risk reviews, control gap analysis, and remediation plans.
• Translate complex regulatory obligations into scalable, tech-driven solutions.
• Collaborate with Data, Product, Compliance, and Operations teams on high-impact initiatives.
• Advise on AML risks for new product launches and market expansions.
• Maintain oversight of financial crime controls and ensure SLAs align with expectations.
• Identify and remediate customer detriment caused by financial crime controls to improve fairness and transparency.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in an AML risk or advisory role within the first line of defence.
• Expertise in money laundering typologies, controls, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience across retail and business financial services.
• Proven track record of delivering fraud risk assessments, gap remediation, and fraud prevention strategies.
• Familiarity with transaction monitoring technologies or rule tuning.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of sanctions, fraud, or broader financial crime.
• Exposure to crypto or investment products.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a multicultural, fast-paced environment focused on innovation.
• Access to a global team and diverse professional development opportunities.
• Commitment to an inclusive workplace through a dedicated D&I Framework.
• Opportunity to shape the future of global finance in a high-growth company.