Summary
Tamara is hiring for its Compliance team in Dubai as part of the Builders Program. The role reviews transaction monitoring alerts, investigates unusual activity, supports customer due diligence and sanctions screening, and escalates suspicious cases to the MLRO. Applicants should have 0–2 years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong analytical and documentation skills. The opportunity is open exclusively to Emirati Nationals who hold a family book.
The posting
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Why Tamara?
We’re proud to be Saudi’s first FinTech unicorn.
Our mission is to help people own their dreams by building the most customer-centric financial super app in the world. & There is no playbook for that; our Tamarians are writing it. Our teams are made up of innovators, problem-solvers, and learners we thrive on curiosity and collaboration.
If this sounds like you: curious, driven, and ready to build, we’d love to meet you.
This opportunity is part of our commitment to developing local talent and is open exclusively to Emirati Nationals.
Who this is for:
- Emirati Nationals, (family book holders)
- Early-career talent looking to build long-term careers in tech and fintech
- Individuals motivated to contribute to the UAE’s growing digital economy
Apply now and join the next generation of Builders!
About Tamara's Builders Program:
At Tamara, we believe exceptional talent deserves an exceptional launchpad.
Our Flagship Builders Program is designed for ambitious graduates ready to step into real responsibility from day one. This isn’t a rotational “observer” program, it’s a career accelerator built for those who want to build, own, and raise the bar early.
Designed for recent graduates and early-career talent with up to two years of experience, the program places you directly into high-impact roles across Product, Engineering, Design, and beyond. You’ll contribute immediately and grow at an accelerated pace.
From Product to Engineering, Design to Commercial, you’ll tackle meaningful challenges that shape how millions experience fintech across the region. You’ll be trusted with ownership, surrounded by high-caliber peers, and mentored by leaders who expect excellence.
Our January and June cohorts are your opportunity to move fast, think big, and start building what’s next - not someday, but now.
About the role:
We are seeking an AML Transaction Monitoring Ops to join our Compliance team.
You will play a key role in performing day to day Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing activities to ensure compliance with UAE regulatory requirements including Central Bank of the UAE AML regulations and UAE Federal AML laws.
You will support core financial crime controls including transaction monitoring customer due diligence sanctions screening and suspicious activity investigations. You will ensure timely escalation to the MLRO and accurate reporting to the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit in line with regulatory expectations.
You will contribute to maintaining strong AML controls that protect the integrity of the financial system and support Tamara’s regulatory obligations as a fintech operating in a regulated environment.
You are detail oriented analytical and proactive with the ability to handle sensitive information and make sound judgments in a fast paced environment.
Your responsibilities:
Transaction Monitoring and Alert Management
- Review and investigate AML alerts generated by the transaction monitoring system
- Identify unusual or suspicious patterns conduct detailed analysis and document rationale for closure or escalation
- Support tuning and calibration of transaction monitoring rules to improve effectiveness and reduce false positives
- Liaise with the MLRO on suspicious transaction reporting and escalation to the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit
- Contribute to AML training awareness and periodic control testing
Customer Due Diligence
- Perform onboarding reviews to ensure accurate and complete KYC documentation for individuals and entities
- Support enhanced due diligence for higher risk customers politically exposed persons and adverse media cases
- Assist in periodic review and refresh of customer profiles in line with risk based approaches
Screening and Sanctions Compliance
- Conduct name screening for customers and counterparties against sanctions politically exposed persons and adverse media lists
- Investigate and resolve potential matches in line with internal screening procedures
- Support the MLRO in maintaining sanctions lists system updates and control validation
Your expertise
Experience:
- 0 to 2 years of experience in Compliance AML CFT or Financial Crime within financial services fintech or banking
- Prior exposure to transaction monitoring sanctions screening or customer due diligence processes
- Familiarity with UAE AML regulations including Federal Decree Law No 20 of 2018 and related guidance is a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance Law Business or a related field
- Emirati National required
SkillS:
- Understanding of AML CFT frameworks including transaction monitoring customer due diligence sanctions screening and suspicious transaction reporting
- Strong analytical and investigative skills with ability to assess patterns and identify potential financial crime risks
- Ability to work with data and case management systems to support investigations and reporting
- Strong communication skills in Arabic and English for coordination with internal teams and regulatory stakeholders
- Ability to document findings clearly and maintain audit ready records
Attributes
- Strong attention to detail with high levels of accuracy and accountability
- Organized and able to manage multiple cases and priorities effectively
- Proactive and solution oriented with a strong sense of ownership
- Collaborative and able to work effectively across Compliance Risk and Operations teams
- Motivated to contribute to financial crime prevention and uphold regulatory integrity