Al Ansari Exchange is one of the leading exchange and remittance companies in the UAE, with the largest branch network across the country. For almost 60 years, the company has been serving millions of customers with secure, fast and reliable money transfer and foreign exchange services.
To further strengthen its risk and compliance framework, Al Ansari Exchange is now hiring an experienced professional for a key leadership role in fraud risk management. If you have a strong background in fraud prevention within banking or financial services, this could be an excellent step forward in your career.
Benefit to Join Al Ansari Exchange
- Reputable brand: Work with one of the most trusted financial services names in the UAE.
- Competitive compensation: Attractive salary and benefits package in line with market standards (details shared during the hiring process).
- Career growth: Opportunity to lead an important function and work closely with senior management on strategic risk topics.
- Professional work environment: Diverse, multicultural and collaborative workplace with clear policies and strong governance.
- Learning and development: Continuous exposure to industry best practices, new fraud detection technologies and regulatory updates.
- Impactful role: Directly contribute to protecting customers, the company and the wider financial ecosystem from fraudulent activities.
Available Vacancies
- Manager – Fraud Prevention (UAE)
Job Requirements
The Manager – Fraud Prevention will lead the fraud prevention framework, oversee surveillance of transactional activities and manage a team of analysts to detect, investigate and prevent fraudulent behaviour.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee continuous monitoring and analysis of transactional activities to identify, assess and respond to potential fraud.
- Use advanced monitoring tools, data analytics and risk-based strategies to detect suspicious patterns at an early stage.
- Lead and mentor a team of analysts responsible for reviewing alerts and conducting investigations.
- Escalate confirmed cases, recommend corrective actions and strengthen internal fraud controls.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and relevant departments to improve policies, processes and system rules.
- Ensure that all fraud management activities comply with regulatory and internal standards.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or a related discipline.
- Professional certifications such as CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) are an added advantage.
- Minimum 6–7 years of hands-on experience in fraud monitoring, prevention, detection or investigation within the banking or financial services industry.
- Familiarity with fraud detection tools such as VRM, Falcon or similar transaction monitoring systems.
- Proven experience in leading fraud investigations and setting up preventive controls.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
- Up-to-date knowledge of Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE) standards and other relevant regulations.
- Based in the UAE or willing to relocate, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
How to Format Your CV
To improve your chances of being shortlisted for Al Ansari Exchange jobs, make sure your CV is clear, concise and relevant to fraud risk roles.
- Start with a strong summary: Add 3–4 lines at the top highlighting your years of experience in fraud prevention and your key strengths.
- Emphasise fraud and risk experience: Under each role, list your responsibilities and achievements related to fraud monitoring, investigations, controls and regulatory compliance.
- Mention tools and systems: Clearly state the fraud detection systems (VRM, Falcon, transaction monitoring platforms, analytics tools) you have used.
- Show measurable results: Add numbers where possible, for example “reduced fraud losses by 20%” or “managed a team of 5 analysts”.
- List certifications and training: Include CFE or other relevant courses, workshops and regulatory trainings.
- Keep formatting clean: Use simple fonts, bullet points and clear headings. Avoid long paragraphs or unnecessary graphics.
- Check accuracy: Ensure that contact details, dates of employment and job titles are correct and up to date.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates can apply directly to Al Ansari Exchange by email.
- Prepare your updated CV in PDF or Word format.
- Write a short cover email explaining your relevant experience in fraud prevention and why you are interested in this role.
- Email your application to
careers@alansari.ae. - Use the subject line: Manager – Fraud Prevention.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the recruitment team for the next steps in the selection process. If you have the skills and experience to lead a high-impact fraud prevention function in a leading UAE financial institution, send in your application today and take the next step in your career with Al Ansari Exchange.
