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Risk Officer | Fraud Prevention Officer
Dubai
Summary
Risk & Fraud Prevention Officer with 4 years of experience in the UAE financial services industry, including 2 years specializing in risk and fraud prevention. Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) with hands-on expertise in AML/CFT compliance, transaction monitoring, and enterprise risk management. Experienced in Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), Risk Register management, Fraud Risk Assessment, and Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA) frameworks. Strong knowledge of CBUAE regulations, internal controls, and fraud detection methodologies. Proven ability to identify risk exposures, strengthen control environments, and support audit, compliance, and regulatory reporting requirements. Committed to leveraging multi-functional expertise, strong analytical skills, and Gulf region financial services knowledge to drive operational efficiency, compliance, and organizational growth.
Overview
4
4
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Risk & Fraud Prevention Officer
Belhasa Global Exchange
Dubai
04.2025 - Current
- Lead enterprise risk management and fraud prevention initiatives by monitoring high-risk transactions, conducting investigations, and implementing preventive controls in line with UAE Central Bank regulations, supported by Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) qualification and over 4 years of experience in the UAE financial services industry.
- Responsible for maintaining and updating the Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA) framework and ensuring timely quarterly risk register updates, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation tracking, and reporting to senior management.
- Ensure full compliance with Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) standards and regulatory requirements, including AML/CFT controls, operational risk guidelines, and governance frameworks.
- Conduct continuous monitoring of operational, financial, and cyber risks, identify control gaps, and recommend corrective actions to strengthen internal control systems and reduce exposure to fraud and operational losses.
- Collaborate with internal audit, compliance, operations, and IT teams to enhance risk controls, support investigations, and ensure effective segregation of duties across all critical processes.
- Provide risk advisory support to management, prepare risk reports, incident analysis, and escalation summaries for senior leadership and regulatory readiness.
Education
BTECH - Mechanical Engineering
APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University
01.2019
Skills
- Risk Management & Mitigation
- Fraud Detection & Prevention
- Transaction Monitoring & Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance (UAE Central Bank)
- AML / CFT Compliance
- KYC Verification
- Operational Risk Assessment
- Internal Controls Implementation
- Policy & Procedure Enforcement
- Incident Reporting & Investigation
- Data Analysis & Reconciliation
- Reporting & Documentation
- Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
- Communication & Collaboration
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Tally Prime
- QuickBooks
- Zoho Books
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Macros)
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Certification
- CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)
- KYC / AML / CFT Compliance
- ADVANCE AML CFT
Languages
English
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
Personal Information
- Work Permit: Employment Visa (UAE)
- Visa Status: Employment Visa (UAE)
Timeline
Risk & Fraud Prevention Officer
Belhasa Global Exchange
04.2025 - Current
BTECH - Mechanical Engineering
APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University
Accomplishments
I have four years of experience in the UAE exchange sector, currently working in Risk and FPO at Belhasa Global Exchange. I’ve contributed to fraud detection through transaction monitoring rules, ensured AML/KYC compliance, and supported strengthening internal controls and reporting. I’m now focused on advancing in financial crime and compliance roles.
Work Availability
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Affiliations
- I am affiliated with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and I work in risk and fraud prevention at Belhasa Global Exchange.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridOn-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leaveWork from home option401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPaid time offQuote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Software
MS OFFICE
PHOTOSHOP
Interests
Financial crime risk and fraud prevention research AML/CFT regulatory developments and case studies Data analysis and investigative techniques Continuous learning in risk management frameworks Technology in fraud detection and transaction monitoring
Additional Information
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) with strong focus on fraud prevention, AML/CFT compliance, and financial crime risk management
- Experienced in handling enterprise risk frameworks including RCSA, EWRA, and Risk Registers
- Strong knowledge of UAE Central Bank regulations and compliance requirements for exchange house operations
- Proven ability to identify suspicious transaction patterns and escalate potential fraud cases effectively
- Hands-on experience in cross-functional coordination with compliance, audit, operations, and IT teams
- Skilled in preparing risk reports, incident analysis, and management dashboards for decision-making
- Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving ability in high-risk environments
- Comfortable working in fast-paced regulatory environments with strict compliance standards
- Willing to take on challenging roles in financial crime, compliance, and risk advisory functions