Deputy MLRO - UAE(A26009)

【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 Deputy MLRO to join its financial services entity based in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).

【 Key responsibilities 】

• Support the MLRO in implementing and maintaining the firm’s AML/CFT framework, policies and procedures in accordance with the FSRA AML Rulebook and guidance, UAE Federal AML legislation and international best practice.

• Assist in reviewing, escalating and preparing Suspicious Transaction Reports to the UAE FIU when required.

• Conduct ongoing monitoring of transactions and customer profiles using internal systems and rule-based alerts.

• Assist in customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, sanctions screening and risk assessment processes.

• Support periodic enterprise-wide ML/TF risk assessments and regulatory reporting.

• Particulate in compliance reviews, thematic monitoring and internal audits.

• Contribute to staff training sessions on AML/CFT sanctions and financial crime prevention.

• Deputise for the MLRO when required and act as a key contact for internal AML enquires.

【 Requirements 】

• Bachelor’s degree.

• At least 3-4 years of experience working in Compliance within the financial services industry (payments or fintech strongly preferred).

• Experience with transaction monitoring systems including scenario tuning and threshold adjustments.

• Proven experience as a Deputy MLRO or senior compliance professional.

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