--- title: 'Compliance Officer & MLRO (COMLRO) at Thndr' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/compliance-officer-mlro-comlro-thndr-abu-dhabi-3n8zb1x97n2f' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Compliance Officer & MLRO (COMLRO) at Thndr - **Company:** Thndr - **Location:** Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-09-06 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/thndr/dd5874a8-88cf-4c8b-b37a-a571658b413d ## Job description ## ABOUT THE ROLE As the Compliance Officer & MLRO (COMLRO), you will play a critical role in ensuring Thndr adheres to all regulatory and financial crime compliance requirements. You will be the primary point of contact with regulators and will work closely with the Board and SEO to manage regulatory risk. This role requires a proactive leader with deep expertise in compliance, financial crime prevention, and regulatory frameworks in the UAE. If you have a strong background in compliance within a regulated industry, excellent problem-solving skills, and experience working with FSRA or DFSA, this role is for you. ## WHAT YOU’LL DO Compliance Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures. - Implement a risk-based compliance program. - Conduct trade surveillance and transaction monitoring. - Provide regulatory guidance to staff, the SEO, and the Board. - Prepare and present compliance reports for the Board. MLRO Responsibilities: - Maintain Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies and procedures. - Oversee Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) processes. - Identify, analyze, and report suspicious transactions. - Provide AML training and advisory support. - Act as the primary contact for filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). ## WHAT YOU’LL NEED Must-Have Skills & Traits: - Established rapport with FSRA or DFSA (experience is a must). - Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks. - 4-6 years of experience in compliance within a regulated industry. - FSRA or DFSA-approved person (preferred). - Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, or a related field. Nice-to-Have Skills & Traits: - Experience with a Category 3A licensed firm. - Knowledge of ADGM Data Protection laws. - Familiarity with SQL for compliance data analysis. WHO ARE WE? Thndr was founded on a bold dream to democratize access to investing through smart tech and human-centric design. This is simply our way of saying we give anyone with a smartphone the simple and easy access they need to preserve and grow their wealth. At the same time, we’re shaping the future of investing while actively driving the economies we serve by promoting local investment products. History has shown that investing is the single greatest way to build long-term wealth, but before Thndr, only a very small percentage of people had access to it due to: - High barriers to entry — In the form of excessive minimum account balances, complex, outdated onboarding, and low financial literacy. - Irrelevant experience — Catered toward expert traders and financial specialists, therefore alienating the majority of the population. - Fragmented offering — Investment products were not gathered in a single, intuitive outlet. We don't just talk about change, we deliver it. Here's a glimpse into our impact so far: - 5.5 million app downloads - EGP 1B+ average daily traded value across 2025 - #1 digital investing platform in Egypt for the third consecutive year - 76% of users are first-time investors - 40% of our users come from outside of capital cities and have previously had limited access to financial institutions At Thndr, we're looking for people driven by our mission to help us democratize investing across the MENA region. ## About Thndr ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Thndr is a technology-driven investment platform that aims to democratize access to financial markets in the MENA region by offering a simple, mobile-first way to invest in stocks, gold, mutual funds, and savings funds. - **Entity Type**: Private (backed by prominent venture capital investors) - **Headquarters**: Cairo, Egypt (with teams across three countries in the region) - **Founded**: 2019 (founded after co-founders’ experience at an investment bank in 2016) - **Founders**: Seif Amr and Ahmad Hammouda ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Fintech – investing and wealth management - **Target customers**: B2C, primarily individual retail investors, especially first-time and young investors (average age <30; 87% first-time investors) - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Democratize investing in the MENA region” by removing barriers and using technology to offer a simple, accessible investing experience. ## Products & Services - **Thndr App**: Mobile platform for investing in Egyptian stock market (EGX), US stocks (via Alpaca Securities), gold (via AZG mutual fund), mutual funds, and equity funds. - **Thndr Learn**: Educational platform teaching personal finance and investing basics. - **Thndr Claps**: A daily financial newsletter delivered to users’ inboxes. - **Virtual Mode**: A simulation environment where users can practice investing with 100,000 virtual currency risk-free. - **Savings Clouds / Savings Funds**: Low-risk, professionally managed fund products for growing savings and protecting against inflation. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (conflicting reports may exist, but not found). - **Key Metric**: Total users – over 4,000,000 as of 2025/2026. Also, #1 investment platform in Egypt by number of trades, and contributed 86% of new entrants to the EGX in 2022. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Prosus Ventures, Tiger Global, BECO Capital, Endure Capital, 4DX Ventures (as of time of data). - **Growth Signals**: 87% of users are first-time investors; 50% live outside major cities; average age <30; team has grown to 100+ employees across three countries. ## Competitive Advantages - **Regulatory license**: Licensed by Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and ADGM’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority, providing trust and security. - **Localized user experience**: Tailored for the Egyptian and MENA market, including local payment methods (InstaPay, Vodafone Cash) and Arabic-language content. - **Educational focus**: Built-in learning tools (Thndr Learn, Claps, Virtual Mode) lower the barrier for new investors. - **Simplicity and speed**: Same-day account activation with no branch visit required; multiple funding methods. ## Strategic Focus - **Regional expansion**: The company already operates in Egypt and the UAE (ADGM) and is scaling across the MENA region. - **Product diversification**: Adding new asset classes (gold, mutual funds, savings funds) to deepen engagement. - **User education**: Continuing to invest in financial literacy tools to convert first-time investors into long-term customers. ## Why Work Here - **Culture highlights**: Values include ownership (“act like an owner”), candid and transparent communication, ethical behavior, and a flat hierarchy. Employees describe a contagious passion for the mission and a supportive, encouraging team. - **Remote/hybrid/office policy**: Not explicitly stated, but the team works across three countries (Egypt, UAE, and likely others), suggesting a flexible or hybrid setup. - **Notable perks**: Strong sense of impact – “every action has a direct impact on the overall company.” Emphasis on output over hours, collaboration, and diversity. ## Sources 1. [thndr.app – About Us](https://thndr.app/blogpost/about-us/) 2. [thndr.app – Homepage](https://thndr.app/) 3. [thndr.app – Careers](https://thndr.app/careers/) 4. 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