Sanctions & Screening Compliance Senior Officer

Stripe

WHO WE ARE ABOUT STRIPE Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone’s reach while doing the most important work of your career. WHAT YOU'LL DO RESPONSIBILITIES • Strategic Leadership—Develop and implement a robust AML/CFT compliance strategy across our UAE regulated retail payment services and stored value facility entities, aligned with global FinCRO objectives. Leverage AI, data science, and automation to scale the program. Provide regular reporting to UAE Boards and Senior Management on program health and effectiveness. • AML/CFT Program Oversight—Own and continuously enhance our AML/CFT program, ensuring it effectively prevents, detects, and reports money laundering, terrorist financing, proliferation financing, and other financial crimes in line with Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2018, Cabinet Decision No. 10 of 2019, and CBUAE's AML/CFT Standards, Retail Payment Services and Card Scheme Regulations, and Stored Value Facilities Regulations Framework. • Regulatory Compliance—Ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable CBUAE licensing conditions, payment services regulations, and broader UAE financial services laws across both entities. Monitor the regulatory environment for changes, assess business impact, and drive timely implementation of compliance obligations. Maintain a regulatory obligations register and own the internal compliance assurance framework. • Regulatory Management and Reporting—Serve as the primary point of contact for the CBUAE and UAE Financial Intelligence Unit (UAEFIU) for all inspections, inquiries, and examinations. Own the end-to-end STR/SAR process via the goAML platform and all other mandatory regulatory submissions. • Sanctions Compliance—Oversee UAE sanctions compliance across both entities, including screening against the UAE Local Terrorist List, UN Security Council Consolidated List, and applicable international regimes (OFAC, EU, and UK). • SVF and PSP Risk Management—Design and maintain AML/CFT risk frameworks tailored to the distinct risk profiles of both license types—including high-volume payment flows (PSP) and e-wallet abuse, prepaid instrument layering, and anonymous loading risks (SVF). Ensure transaction monitoring typologies are appropriately calibrated across both product sets. • Advisory and External Influence—Provide expert AML/CFT and regulatory compliance guidance to product, engineering, and business teams on new products and market expansion. Represent Stripe in external forums, regulatory consultations, and industry groups across the UAE and GCC. • Training and Culture—Champion a strong compliance culture across UAE teams. Oversee delivery of UAE-regulatory-compliant training programs covering PSP and SVF-specific risks. WHO YOU ARE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • Experience—10+ years in financial crime or regulatory compliance, with significant focus on fintech, payments, e-money, or stored value products. Prior experience as a designated Chief Risk Officer or Compliance Officer or MLRO or Deputy MLRO under a CBUAE-regulated or comparable GCC-regulated entity preferred. • Regulatory Knowledge—Deep knowledge of UAE AML/CFT laws (Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2018, Cabinet Decision No. 10 of 2019), CBUAE AML/CFT Standards, PSP and SVF regulatory frameworks, and relevant FATF Recommendations. Familiarity with broader UAE financial services regulation and licensing requirements. • Fit and Proper—Must satisfy CBUAE fit and proper requirements and be willing to undergo formal regulatory approval prior to commencement. • Communication and Mindset—Strong ability to articulate complex regulatory concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. Able to translate regulatory requirements into practical, scalable compliance solutions in a high-growth environment. • Data Proficiency—High data literacy, with the ability to work closely with data and engineering teams to identify emerging financial crime patterns and validate detection model effectiveness. • Certifications—CAMS, ICA International Diploma in AML, or equivalent preferred. • Languages—High professional fluency in English is required. Arabic fluency is an advantage. • Location—Hybrid-office based, Dubai. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Experience in a global, matrixed fintech organization across multiple jurisdictions • Existing relationships with CBUAE and UAEFIU officials • Familiarity with the UAE's Financial Infrastructure Transformation programme and its AML/CFT implications • Experience designing AML/CFT and regulatory compliance controls for high-volume payment and stored value products at scale

Stripe

WHO WE ARE ABOUT STRIPE Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone’s reach while doing the most important work of your career.  ABOUT THE TEAM To advance Stripe’s important mission, we are building a world class Internal Audit (IA) team. Our purpose is to strengthen the organization’s ability to create, protect, and sustain value by providing the board and management with independent, risk-based, and objective assurance, advice, insight, and foresight. We are consumed with the goal of moving as fast as the business, being powered by technology, and increasing the maturity of Stripe’s controls where it matters the most. Our IA team is responsible for providing objective assurance on the design and operational effectiveness of Stripe’s internal controls and business processes, its compliance with laws and regulations, its risk management framework, and other governance processes. Currently Stripe IA supports various APAC licenced entities including Singapore, India, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Japan. We’re looking for a candidate with deep finance, operations and regulatory compliance audit experience who will help us build and scale a global audit program and its relevance in the region. WHAT YOU’LL DO As a member of the APAC IA team you will support our audit landscape in one of the most dynamic sectors of FinTech. In this role, you will assist in the execution of a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit strategy that anticipates emerging risks and aligns with our management's vision and regulatory landscape. As a member of the global IA team, you will contribute your expertise in governance, risk management, and internal controls to support assessments that empower our leadership to make informed, strategic decisions. This is an opportunity to support the framework of our operations, protect our organization from unforeseen challenges, and bolster our commitment to excellence and compliance in the rapidly evolving world of Fintech. If you're looking to make a significant impact and elevate your career in an innovative and supportive environment, this is your chance to step into a role where your contributions will support meaningful change. This position is office-based in Singapore.  RESPONSIBILITIES * Support the execution of a risk-based internal audit strategy that ensures comprehensive, end-to-end audit coverage. This strategy should reflect emerging risks, management priorities, and regulatory obligations. * Conduct evaluation and testing of governance, risk management, internal controls, compliance, financial reporting, and operational processes to ensure their effectiveness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance. * Contribute to objective and timely assessments and reports for leadership on issues related to risk management, controls, and governance. * Support engagement with partners and regulators; help prepare audit evidence and findings to enhance confidence in our internal oversight processes. * Clearly communicate complex risks and impacts to senior stakeholders, including the Board, Audit Committee, and regulators in the APAC region. * Collaborate with stakeholder teams to translate audit findings into durable, structural remediation plans while building and sustaining business relationships to support ongoing audit planning and execution. * Invest in understanding the business to better identify areas of need and opportunities to advise. * Research and stay current on applicable standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS), regulatory requirements (e.g., MAS, RBI, BOT, ASIC, BNM etc.), network partner mandates (i.e., Visa and Mastercard), emerging trends (e.g., AI, stablecoins) and relevant best practices.  WHO YOU ARE We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS   * 4-6+ years of experience in internal auditing, risk management, or compliance, preferably within the banking or financial services sector. * Experience of auditing a wide range of internal controls such as financial crime (e.g., KYC/KYB, AML, Transaction Monitoring, Sanctions screening), finance, operations, payment processing, regulatory compliance, third party risk management, business continuity, data protection etc.  * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. * Experience in risk-based audit execution, reporting, and proactively identifying scalable solutions across governance, compliance, and operational controls. * Strong analytical skills with experience using data analytics and continuous monitoring tools to support audit activities. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex issues clearly to non-technical senior stakeholders. * Proven ability to support cross-functional remediation efforts, following through on commitments and tracking closure of corrective actions. * High degree of integrity, independence, and professional skepticism. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * A degree in Accounting, Finance, MBA, or related advanced fields. * Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CAMS, CFA or similar. * Prior experience in a regulated financial institution or network with complex relationships among network partners. * Experience with audit management software, automation platforms, and advanced data analytics. * Demonstrated track record of building continuous audit/monitoring programs.

Volvo Personvagnar Aktiebolag

Company description: Who are we?Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent. We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. Job description: Let's introduce ourselves The Trade Compliance, Anti-Corruption & Human Rights team, organised under Compliance & Ethics, is responsible for overseeing Volvo Cars’ global Trade Sanctions and Export Control Compliance Program as part of the broader Compliance & Ethics framework. We operate in a fast-changing regulatory environment and work closely with Engineering, Digital, Procurement, Commercial, Cyber Security, and Logistics to provide clear, practical, and risk-based guidance to the business. We are now looking for a Senior Export Control & Sanctions Compliance Specialist to strengthen our team at Volvo Cars headquarters in Gothenburg.  This role focuses on supporting advanced automotive technologies, including connected vehicles, software-defined features, and digital services, in a complex multi-jurisdictional environment spanning the EU, U.S., and China. You will address some of the most challenging export control and sanctions questions in the industry, driven by evolving software, connectivity, and global supply chains. In this role, you will act as a key subject matter expert on export control and trade sanctions, supporting the organization in navigating complex regulatory requirements and influencing high-impact business and product-related decisions. This role involves matters with direct impact on Volvo Cars’ global product strategy and market access. You will play a central role in shaping how Volvo Cars manages export control and sanctions risks in a rapidly evolving technological and geopolitical landscape, ensuring compliant and efficient global operations.  What you'll do You will primarily work with export control and trade sanctions matters across multiple jurisdictions, including the EU and the U.S., in close collaboration with stakeholders across the organization, with exposure to and involvement in adjacent areas such as anti-corruption and human rights.  Your responsibilities will include: Provide advanced subject matter expertise on complex and high-risk export control scenarios, including classification of goods, software, and technology under EU Dual-Use and U.S. EAR frameworks Lead and support strategic export control decision-making, including licensing approaches and risk management in sensitive or high-impact cases Develop, implement, and maintain a global export control and trade sanctions compliance framework Establish and continuously improve policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned with applicable regulations Act as a trusted advisor to business teams on export control and trade sanctions requirements, including end-use, end-user, and restricted party considerations Oversee export classification, license determination, and transaction screening processes Monitor and interpret emerging export control and sanctions developments, including geopolitical shifts, and translate these into actionable business guidance Perform risk assessments and gap analyses, and coordinate remediation plans and corrective actions  Support export control assessments related to software, connectivity, cloud solutions, and technology transfers, including development and deployment scenarios Design and deliver training programs tailored to different business functions and risk profiles Prepare management reporting on export control and sanctions risks, KPIs, and compliance performance Profile description:What you'll bring Required qualifications University degree in Law, Business, International Trade, Engineering, or a related field At least 5–10 years of experience in export controls and sanctions, including hands-on experience with classification, licensing, and regulatory interpretation Strong working knowledge of EU and U.S. export control and sanctions laws and regulations, including dual-use and information security (encryption) controls Experience working with both technology/software and hardware-related export control matters Demonstrated experience handling complex, cross-border export control and sanctions matters involving multiple jurisdictions   Preferred qualifications Experience working in a multinational organization Experience working with or supporting technology-driven products or platforms, including software, connectivity, or digital solutions Familiarity with cloud-based solutions and technology transfer considerations Professional certification, such as Certified Export Control Manager (CECM), or equivalent Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and supporting decision-making   Who you are You demonstrate strong integrity and sound professional judgment, combined with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach to compliance You bring an analytical, risk-based mindset and are comfortable navigating complex and evolving regulatory environments You excel in stakeholder management and communication, and build trust across business and functional teams You are able to work independently, prioritize effectively, and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment We offer: