Financial Crime Team Lead - MENA

We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team.

As a Financial Crime Team Lead, you will be responsible for implementing Capital.com’s AML framework, leading part of the Financial Crime team to achieve defined deliverables, and ensuring compliance with regulatory best practices. You will act as the key link between Back Office and Compliance, driving collaboration, monitoring team performance, and ensuring KPIs and quality standards are consistently met. The role includes overseeing risk assessments, reviewing production output, and strengthening internal controls while fostering a proactive culture of compliance through continuous training and performance development.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a high-performing Financial-Crime team, ensuring individual and collective deliverables are achieved within set timelines and quality standards
• Monitor team performance and KPIs, reviewing productivity, quality of investigations, and adherence to service levels
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide feedback, and support continuous staff development and training
• Oversee risk assessments, investigations, and escalations related to financial crime, ensuring timely and accurate resolution
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and reporting, ensuring audit readiness and regulatory transparency
• Identify and address process inefficiencies, recommending improvements to strengthen internal controls and operational effectiveness
• Stay updated on regulatory changes, AML/CFT laws, and industry best practices, ensuring these are reflected in team operations
• Lead and deliver training sessions to enhance awareness of financial crime risks and promote a strong compliance culture across the business
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Proven experience (2–3 years) in Financial Crime, AML, or Audit within the brokerage or trading industry
• Solid understanding of MENA regulatory frameworks and emerging AML/CFT trends
• Strong analytical mindset and advanced Excel/data analysis skills
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, assess risk, and implement practical, scalable solutions
• Skilled in cross-functional communication, building trust across teams and departments
• Strong presentation and reporting abilities, with clarity in both written and verbal communication
• You take ownership, lead with accountability, and bring bold thinking to operational challenges
• You thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments where compliance and innovation go hand in hand
  
  
  

What you will get in return:

• Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated
• Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you -because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock
• Annual Performance Bonus: Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with a well-deserved annual bonus tied to your performance
• Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry
• Employee Referral Program: Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: We’ve got your back with a medical insurance plan. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks!
• Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!
• Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community
  
  
  

Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement, propelling your career to new heights! Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent, initiative, and creativity. Work alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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