About the job
About Verto
At Verto, we are dedicated to transforming global finance, empowering businesses in Emerging Markets to thrive on a global scale. Founded by visionary British-Nigerian entrepreneurs Ola Oyetayo and Anthony Oduu, our African roots give us an unparalleled understanding of the challenges businesses face in cross-border payments, including illiquid currencies, high fees, and slow transaction speeds. This insight drives our commitment to bridge the gap between emerging and developed markets, fostering sustainable global economic growth.
What began as a foreign exchange solution for the Nigerian Naira has matured into a leading platform, facilitating seamless transfers of billions of dollars annually for thousands of businesses. We believe that your location should not dictate your success or your capacity to scale. Our mission is to create equitable access to the payment and liquidity solutions that are standard in developed markets.
We are proud to be supported by world-class investors, including Y-Combinator, Quona, and MEVP. With accolades such as the Milken-Motsepe Prize and recognition on CNBC's list of fastest-growing UK companies, Deloitte Fast 50, and Sifted’s list of fastest-growing UK tech firms, we are committed to building a future of effortless cross-border payments.
Join us as we continue to innovate and redefine global finance.
Role Overview
We are looking for a highly skilled and strategic MLRO & Compliance Officer to lead our AML, CTF, and sanctions efforts within the DIFC. This position reports administratively to the Senior Executive Officer and functionally to the Group MLRO and Head of Compliance, with direct reporting obligations to the Board. As a key leader, you will build and mentor our local compliance team, advise senior management on regulatory strategies, and ensure that we maintain a robust compliance culture aligned with UAE regulations as we grow.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Serve as the primary regulatory contact with the DFSA and FIU, responsible for submitting Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) through the goAML portal.
- Evaluate internal reports of unusual transactions, assess grounds for suspicion, and escalate issues to the UAE FIU as required by law.
- Develop, update, and enforce AML/CFT policies to ensure rigorous implementation of KYC and CDD protocols.

