Responsibilities
- Spearhead the launch of localized onboarding capability and operationalize tailored onboarding journeys for the UAE market.
- Own the end-to-end onboarding journey for diverse businesses within the UAE and globally, including assessing complex corporate structures and making final partnership decisions.
- Interact directly with customers to provide clear, professional guidance through the onboarding process.
- Partner closely with the Sales team to accelerate the transition of leads to live accounts.
- Act as a subject matter expert in understanding complex beneficial ownerships and trusts, particularly within local regulatory frameworks.
- Provide frontline feedback to Product teams to reduce friction and inform development of advanced onboarding features.
- Mentor teammates and share knowledge on financial crime trends and onboarding best practices.
Requirements
- University degree as a minimum entry criteria.
- At least 6 years working as a KYC/Onboarding Analyst in a regulated firm, ideally within the UAE market.
- Detailed knowledge of relevant regulation including but not limited to the DFSA AML Rulebook, CBUAE Rulebook, Federal Decree AML Law (10) 2025, Money Laundering Regulations, Proceeds of Crime Act, JMLSG, and a strong understanding of the current sanctions environment.
- Understanding of the UAE regulatory landscape, particularly DFSA (DIFC) and CBUAE aligned KYB/KYC requirements.
- Proven track record of building or enhancing an Onboarding function (not just operating within one).
- Horizon scanning awareness — keeping abreast of regulatory changes affecting the KYC space.
- Thorough understanding of complex structures including trusts and the ability to unwrap beneficial ownership to required levels.
- Understanding of the nuances of Emerging Markets, with a particular focus on Africa and the Middle East.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with confidence to present to leadership and wider business teams.
- Strong work ethic and consistent desire to perform well.
- Collaborative spirit with the ability to influence non-technical partners (e.g., Sales, Product) on complex risk issues.
Nice to Have
- Experience gained in a high-growth FinTech or payments environment.
- Relevant recognised AML/CTF qualifications / certifications is preferred.
Benefits
- Insurance paid by the company
- Health and wellness benefits (with specific added benefits depending on the location of the role)
- Yearly salary review based on inflation, personal and business performance
- Access to entire Udemy’s library
- Budget for professional development courses
- Work-From-Anywhere policy for certain durations
- Integration programme (opportunity to work from global offices)
- Regular team social events
- Pension scheme (depending on the role location)
- Flexible work arrangements
- Exposure to work with globally distributed teams
- Location specific benefits like car lease policy, cycle to work, gym membership, etc.
Work Arrangement
Remote (Worldwide)
Life At Verto Perks
- Insurance paid by the company
- Health and wellness benefits (with specific added benefits depending on the location of the role)
- Yearly salary review based on inflation, personal and business performance
- Access to entire Udemy’s library
- Budget for professional development courses
- Work-From-Anywhere policy for certain durations
- Integration programme (opportunity to work from our global offices)
- Regular team social events
- Pension scheme (depending on the role location)
- Flexible work arrangements
- Exposure to work with globally distributed teams
- Location specific benefits like car lease policy, cycle to work, gym membership, etc.
You’ll Fit Right In If You
- Love asking “why?”
- Value solving problems over just completing tasks
- Understand sync vs. async communication practices
- Thrive in ambiguity and change
- Actively seek feedback
- Prioritise impact over activity
- Are fun to work with - we love good humour!
Culture
- Mission-Driven Impact Work: Be at the forefront of simplifying cross-border payments, directly contributing to a borderless future for global businesses, particularly in emerging markets.
- High Performance & Ownership: We empower you to take risks, be results-driven, and take ownership. Act fast, deliver impactful results, and make the impossible possible. We set you up for success.
- Collaborative & Supportive Environment: We work "as one," sharing successes and failures openly. We foster a transparent, supportive atmosphere where everyone does their best. A community of colleagues from varied backgrounds, who care deeply about their craft, collaborate with purpose, and enjoy the journey together.
- Industry Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We compensate our employees in recognition of the great value they bring to the business; our compensation and benefits package are competitive in the industry across all our geographies. This includes performance based salary reviews, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements to support your career and life.
- Our Core Values: Our core values mirror the focus we have, energy we bring to work and shared expectations within the team.
- Champion the Mission: We are driven by curiosity and belief to solve cross-border payments pain points globally.
- Be the Best: We are open, take appropriate risks, adopt a results-driven approach, and are the best at what do.
- Work as One: We are transparent with sharing failures and mistakes as well as successes.
- Go the Extra Mile: We deliver beyond what is possible. We make impossible possible.
- Customer First: We are creative in solving existing problems and bold in designing a new and better experience for customers.
- Run with It: We are determined, seek challenges, take ownership of tasks, act fast and deliver results.
Diversity & Inclusion at Verto
- Verto is an equal opportunities employer and we value diversity. Anyone seeking employment at Verto is considered based on Merit, Competence, Qualifications and their Talent.
- We are proud to be a truly international team and we do not discriminate in our hiring process.
Additional Information
- Yearly salary review based on inflation, personal and business performance
- Work-From-Anywhere policy for certain durations
- Opportunity to work from global offices
- Flexible work arrangements
- Location-specific benefits vary by role location
