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Head of Compliance | MLRO

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Btse

$150,000 – $250,000 USD
Remote
lead
about 14 hours ago
cryptofintechweb3AML/CTFKYCRegulatory complianceRisk assessmentsTransaction monitoringCompliance policy developmentData protection

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Description

Regulatory Leadership & Oversight

  • •Act as BTSE Dubai’s principal contact for VARA, Central Bank of the UAE, FIU, and other relevant authorities.
  • •Lead and manage all regulatory filings, notifications, inspections, and correspondence.
  • •Ensure timely implementation of new or updated regulations, circulars, and guidance issued by VARA or other supervisory bodies.
  • •Represent the firm in regulatory meetings and audits, ensuring all inquiries are addressed promptly and accurately.

AML / CTF & Financial Crime Compliance

  • •Serve as the designated MLRO for the Dubai entity.
  • •Oversee customer due diligence (CDD/KYC), transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, investigations, and suspicious transaction reporting in line with Federal Decree-Law No. (20) of 2018 and Cabinet Decision No. (10) of 2019.
  • •Maintain and update the AML/CTF framework, including policies, procedures, and risk assessments tailored to the virtual asset sector.
  • •Ensure all employees receive adequate AML/CTF and compliance training, including onboarding and annual refreshers.
  • •Conduct periodic internal compliance reviews and testing to assess control effectiveness and recommend improvements.

Governance, Policy & Advisory

  • •Develop and maintain BTSE Dubai’s compliance policy framework, ensuring alignment with BTSE Group standards.
  • •Provide strategic compliance and regulatory advice to management and product teams on new initiatives, business models, and partnerships.
  • •Participate in risk committees, ensuring that compliance risks are properly identified, documented, and mitigated.
  • •Oversee the data protection and regulatory reporting functions in collaboration with legal and risk counterparts.

Monitoring & Reporting

  • •Maintain detailed records of compliance monitoring activities, breaches, and remedial actions.
  • •Prepare periodic compliance and AML reports for the Board and the Group Chief Compliance Officer.
  • •Establish and track Key Compliance Indicators (KCIs) to measure program effectiveness.
  • •Lead the annual review of the entity’s Risk Assessment and Compliance Monitoring Plan.

Nice to haves

  • •Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, CCAS, or equivalent.
  • •Experience with blockchain analytics tools (Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic, etc.).
  • •Previous involvement in license applications or regulatory inspections under VARA, ADGM or similar regimes.
  • •Familiarity with market surveillance tools (e.g., Solidus Labs, NASDAQ SMARTS).

Requirements

Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
  • •Minimum 7–10 years of compliance and AML/CTF experience within financial services, fintech, or virtual asset/crypto industries.
  • •Deep understanding of UAE regulatory landscape (VARA, CBUAE, DFSA, FSRA) and related AML/CTF obligations.
  • •Proven experience dealing directly with regulators and leading compliance programs in the UAE.
  • •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements.
  • •Native-level Arabic proficiency, with strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • •UAE citizenship is required for this role, along with legal authorization to work locally.
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