Senior Manager, Financial Intelligence Unit, MEA
Core
Leading financial crime investigations and intelligence efforts across the UAE and broader MEA region to safeguard Circle's integrity and ensure compliance with AML and sanctions regulations.
Role type
Senior Manager, Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)
Builds
MEA-specific compliance frameworks, risk assessments, and automated monitoring tools/rulesets for virtual asset markets
Domain
Fintech, Virtual Assets/Crypto, Middle East & North Africa (MEA) regulatory landscape
Deliverable
client delivery | production ML models (blockchain analytics integration)
Required skills
Complex financial crime investigations, MEA regulatory navigation, Blockchain forensic analysis, Transaction monitoring, KYC framework design, Regulatory advisory, SAR writing, Stakeholder influence, Data analysis
Preferred skills
CAMS/ICA certification, TRM-ACI/Elliptic Specialist Investigator certification, UAE regulator liaison experience, Virtual asset service provider expertise
Technologies
TRM Labs, Elliptic, Blockchain analytics tools, Transaction monitoring systems
Responsibilities
Design and implement MEA-specific compliance frameworks aligned with local and global standards; Lead comprehensive financial crime risk assessments; Oversee complex investigations into potential financial crimes; Review and analyze sophisticated transaction data using blockchain analytics; Serve as primary point of contact for regional regulators and law enforcement; Strengthen Second Line of Defense by developing oversight processes and training programs; Collaborate with global teams to enhance automated monitoring tools based on regional risk profiles
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
