Who we are is what we do.

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Summary

The Compliance Officer serves as a strategic leader and subject matter expert on compliance, responsible for shaping compliance strategy and guiding the organization through complex regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

Own and drive the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of the organisation's compliance program, ensuring the organisation meets all legal requirements and expectations of the CBUAE (Central Bank of the UAE) and DIFC (Dubai International Financial Center). This must be done across various Fintech compliance domains (DORA, GDPR, PSD3, AML, …)
Act as the AML Compliance Officer (AMLCO) for the UAE entity and stay updated on UAE financial crime legislation and ensure the organisation remains compliant with current AML/CTF requirements.
Lead the development of long-term compliance strategies and frameworks
Advise executive leadership on compliance risks and mitigation approaches
Act as the senior authority on global regulatory compliance, guiding the organization through changes and challenges
Conduct regular reviews of internal compliance policies and procedures, updating them as necessary to reflect changes in the UAE regulatory landscape, implement