Compliance Officer (MLRO)-UAE (A03211)

【About PayerMax】

PayerMax is a global payment company focused on emerging markets , headquartered in Singapore.Through a unified platform, the company provides merchants with comprehensive payment solutions covering 70+ countries and 350+ local payment methods , supporting acquiring, payout, FX, and risk management needs across industries such as e-commerce, digital content, gaming, and financial services.

Our vision is to become the payment infrastructure for emerging markets , addressing pain points such as fragmented channels, high integration costs, and complex compliance requirements

• Localization: Deep cooperation with major banks, wallets, and regulators to rapidly meet compliance and settlement requirements
• Payment stability: Ensuring transaction success and user experience even under weak network conditions.
• End-to-end services: Covering the full chain from user payments and merchant settlement to fund security, reconciliation, and risk control.
• Long-term orientation: Emphasizing long-term partnerships and deep integration into local ecosystems rather than short-term gains.

PayerMax has successfully built payment networks across MENA, Southeast Asia, and Latin America ,serving global merchants such as TikTok, Tencent, Kuaishou, and Alibaba International, helping them improve local conversion rates and reduce compliance risks.

【Job description】

PayerMax, a leading global payment services company is looking for a well-seasoned Compliance Officer/MLRO to join its financial services entity based in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).

Compliance Officer responsibilities:

• Overseeing the local firm’s Compliance programe in line with ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) requirements.

• Maintaining compliance policies and procedures.

• Providing guidance, training, and ongoing support to employees on compliance matters.

• Conducting regular compliance assessments and audits in line with the compliance monitoring programe.

• Acting as the main point of contact within the firm for the FSRA.

• Collaborating with internal stakeholders including but not limited to the Group’s global compliance, legal and corporate governance teams.

• Preparing and submitting compliance reports to senior management, the Board and the ADGM FSRA, as required.

• Maintaining the firm’s records and registers as required under FSRA rules and regulations.

• Leading ad hoc local compliance projects related to the ADGM entity, as and when required.

MLRO responsibilities include:

• Maintaining the firm’s AML/CFT related policies, procedures, and controls.

• Overseeing the firm’s customer onboarding and customer review processes.

• Providing AML/CFT related training and guidance to employees.

• Acting as the first point of contract to receive internal SAR notifications from employees.

• Identifying, analysing and reporting suspicious transactions to the FIU and notifying the FSRA of any such reports.

• Staying abreast with evolving AML/CFT regulations and industry trends and ensuring timely implementation of necessary changes.

• Preparing and submitting AML/CFT reports to senior management and the board.

• Preparation and filing of the FSRA AML Annual and Semi-AML Returns and any ad hoc notifications.

【 Requirements 】

• Bachelor’s degree in law or a related field.

• At least six years of experience working in Compliance within the financial services industry (payment or fintech strongly preferred).

• Authorised FSRA, DFSA or CBUAE Compliance Officer/MLRO is a must.

• Self-starter with strong analytical, investigative and decision-making skills.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Professional certifications in AML/CFT (e.g., CAMS, CFE, etc.) would be an advantage.

【Benefits】

• Working closely with other compliance experts within the Group.

• Hybrid working model.

• Competitive compensation package.