Senior Audit Manager, FinCrime (EMEA)

10 Hours ago • 8 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Audit Manager, FinCrime in Dubai will manage the internal audit function for financial crimes, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), sanctions compliance, fraud prevention, and other financial crime-related activities. This role ensures that the organization's financial crime risk management and compliance frameworks are robust, effective, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Responsibilities include leading audits, assessing controls, monitoring compliance, team management, stakeholder engagement, and staying updated on regulations. The role requires strategic leadership and reporting to senior management and the Audit Committee.
Must have:
  • Strong experience (8+ years) in internal audit, including leadership roles.
  • Deep knowledge of AML, CTF, and sanctions regulatory expectations.
  • Exceptional ability to articulate complex ideas to diverse audiences.
  • ACAMS certification required.
Good to have:
  • Experience in crypto, digital assets, or blockchain.
  • Familiarity with data analytics and emerging audit technologies.
  • CPA, CIA, or similar credentials are also preferred.
  • Law degree or equivalent preferred.
Perks:
  • Competitive total compensation package
  • L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
  • Various team building programs and company events
  • Wellness and meal allowances
  • Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants

Job Details

Who We Are

At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom.

OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves.

Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er.

OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.

About the Opportunity

The Senior Audit Manager, FinCrime Dubai will manage the internal audit function for financial crimes, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), sanctions compliance, fraud prevention, and other financial crime-related activities. This role ensures that the organization's financial crime risk management and compliance frameworks are robust, effective, and aligned with regulatory expectations.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and implement the annual audit plan for financial crimes, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic goals and regulatory requirements.
  • Advise senior management on financial crime-related risks, control gaps, and regulatory trends.
  • Act as a subject matter expert for financial crimes audit, providing strategic insights and guidance.

2. Audit Execution

  • Lead end-to-end audits covering AML/CTF, sanctions compliance, fraud detection, and other financial crime programs.
  • Assess the effectiveness of policies, procedures, controls, and systems designed to mitigate financial crime risks.
  • Monitor compliance with local and global regulatory requirements (e.g., AML, FATF, OFAC sanctions, etc.).
  • Ensure that audits are conducted efficiently, with clear and actionable recommendations provided to management.

3. Team Management

  • Foster and contribute to a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement within the audit team.
  • Coordinate with colleagues located globally, as well the potential to manage performance of small teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality audit reports.

4. Stakeholder Engagement

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Compliance, Risk Management, Legal, and external regulators.
  • Participate in governance forums, presenting audit findings and updates related to financial crimes risk.
  • Provide proactive insights into emerging financial crime risks and regulatory changes.

5. Regulatory and Industry Knowledge

  • Stay up to date with regulatory developments, industry best practices, and emerging threats in financial crime risk management.
  • Ensure the organization's financial crime audit approach aligns with regulatory expectations and global standards.

6. Reporting

  • Prepare and deliver comprehensive, timely, and accurate audit work papers and reports to senior management and the Audit Committee.
  • Track and validate the remediation of audit findings to ensure timely resolution.

What We Look For In You 

Experience: strong experience (8+ years) in internal audit, including leadership roles in Financial Crimes at a leading global financial institution, fintech, or Big 4 firm. Experience in crypto, digital assets, or blockchain is a plus.

Expertise: Deep knowledge of AML, CTF, and sanctions regulatory expectations for financial services, and cutting-edge audit methodologies. Familiarity with data analytics and emerging audit technologies is highly desirable.

Leadership: Proven ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Communication: Exceptional ability to articulate complex ideas to diverse audiences, including regulators and senior leadership.

Certifications: ACAMS required. CPA, CIA, or similar credentials are also preferred. Advanced certifications (e.g., CISA, CFA) are a plus.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Law degree or equivalent preferred.

Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive total compensation package
  • L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
  • Various team building programs and company events
  • Wellness and meal allowances
  • Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants 
  • More that we love to tell you along the process!

#LI-CZ1

Similar Jobs

Tekion Corp - IT Systems Engineer

Tekion Corp

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
1 Day ago
PwC - IN_Senior Associate_  Data Governance, D&A_Advisory_Delhi

PwC

Delhi, India (On-Site)
6 Months ago
Tekion Corp - Product Analyst II

Tekion Corp

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
1 Day ago
Super - Data Analyst Intern

Super

(Remote)
1 Week ago
Trend Micro - Automotive Research Engineer - Threat Intelligence & Content Creation (VicOne)

Trend Micro

Taipei City, Taiwan (On-Site)
7 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

OKX - Business Development Manager

OKX

(Remote)
10 Hours ago
Canva - K-12 District Engagement Advocate - French Speaking

Canva

Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Remote)
1 Month ago
Google - Technical Program Manager III, Product Quality Assurance, Platforms and Devices

Google

Chicago, Illinois, United States (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
IGT - Senior Internal Auditor, IT

IGT

Providence, Rhode Island, United States (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Netflix - Ads Measurement Senior Partner, Korea

Netflix

Seoul, South Korea (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
Zazz - Data Engineer

Zazz

(Remote)
3 Months ago
Synechron - Angular Developer

Synechron

Pune, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
1 Day ago
ByteDance - Senior Natural Language Processing Algorithm Engineer

ByteDance

Seattle, Washington, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
ByteDance - Senior XR Strategy Expert

ByteDance

San Jose, California, United States (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Google - Software Engineer III, Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platforms

Google

Sunnyvale, California, United States (On-Site)
5 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Tamatem Games - 6 Months Internship - Community & Support

Tamatem Games

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Hybrid)
2 Weeks ago
OKX - Senior Finance Manager

OKX

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (On-Site)
10 Hours ago
ByteDance - Procurement Compliance Lead

ByteDance

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (On-Site)
1 Week ago
Twitch - Strategic Partner Manager - Arabic

Twitch

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (On-Site)
1 Day ago
Animoca Brands - Investment and Strategic Partnership Associate/Manager

Animoca Brands

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
PwC - Central Floor Host

PwC

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (On-Site)
6 Months ago
Eqvilent - Office Manager

Eqvilent

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (On-Site)
10 Hours ago
Biestas - Videographer and Editor

Biestas

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (On-Site)
1 Day ago
Bondex - 3D Stylized Environment Artist

Bondex

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Remote)
8 Months ago
Tamatem Games - 6 Months Internship - Game Developer

Tamatem Games

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Hybrid)
2 Weeks ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Category Jobs

Looks like we're out of matches

Set up an alert and we'll send you similar jobs the moment they appear!

About The Company

Oslo, Oslo, Norway (On-Site)

İstanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye (On-Site)

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden (On-Site)

Crans-Montana, Valais, Switzerland (On-Site)

Lower Austria, Austria (On-Site)

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland (On-Site)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by OKX

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug