Vice President, Ethics & Compliance (Fintech)

TL;DR

Vice President, Ethics & Compliance (Fintech): Overseeing the implementation and effectiveness of the Ethics & Compliance Program across the CEMEA region with an accent on regulatory risk management, AML/CTF, and sanctions. Focus on providing strategic oversight for regional compliance risk assessments and managing relations with regional regulators.

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Hybrid: at least 3 days in office required)

Company

hirify.global is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories.

What you will do

• Lead all Ethics & Compliance Program activities across the CEMEA region as the primary partner to business and control functions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for AML, sanctions, and other regulatory compliance matters with regional regulators.
• Oversee regional compliance risk assessments and ensure effective governance and decision-making frameworks.
• Review and advise on significant business initiatives, strategic partnerships, and market expansions to mitigate compliance risks.
• Lead the implementation of regional programs including Anti-Bribery, Anti-Corruption, AML/CTF, and Antitrust.
• Provide leadership and oversight for ethics and compliance professionals across the region.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Professional AML/CTF certification required.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience managing ethics, compliance, or financial crime programs within financial services.
• Deep knowledge of AML/CTF, sanctions, anti-bribery, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with financial regulators and supervisory authorities.
• Must be based in or be able to work from Dubai, UAE, adhering to a hybrid schedule (3+ days in office).

Nice to have

• ICA Diploma in Governance, Risk & Compliance or similar qualification.
• Significant experience leading a compliance function across multiple CEMEA markets.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
• Ability to speak multiple languages and experience working across diverse cultural environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to create impact at scale within a global leader in payments technology.
• Collaborative and inclusive team environment fostering a culture of integrity and accountability.
• Work in one of the company's most dynamic and diverse regions (CEMEA).