About the Opportunity
We’re hiring on behalf of one of our clients, an early-stage financial technology company building cross-border remittance infrastructure for underserved markets. Licensed in the US, Canada, and Sudan, the company is expanding into the UK, Europe, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Syria.
As they continue to grow, they’re looking for a Senior Compliance Specialist to support and strengthen their global compliance function. This role is ideal for a hands-on compliance professional with global compliance experience who is eager to take on greater ownership and grow into a Compliance Lead role as the business scales.
Requirements
• 4–7 years of experience in Compliance, AML, or Financial Crime within a regulated bank, fintech, remittance provider, or FX company.• Global or multi-jurisdictional compliance experience is mandatory.• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT, KYC, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting.• Experience working with at least one major regulatory framework such as FINTRAC/PCMLTFA, CBE/FRA, or CBOS.• Experience in cross-border payments, remittances, or high-risk jurisdictions is highly preferred.• Proven ability to support and enhance compliance frameworks in a fast-paced environment.• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.• Fluent in Arabic and English.• This role is ideal for candidates looking to step into a senior position with a clear growth path toward a Compliance Lead role.