Compliance Analyst

You will lead and manage the end-to-end compliance and AML/CFT program for the MENA entity. You will act as the Compliance Officer and MLRO, serve as the primary VARA contact, lead regulatory submissions, oversee transaction monitoring and investigations, and file SARs via goAML. You will develop and maintain policies and controls, coordinate audits and VARA reviews, assess regulatory impact of new products, manage sanctions screening and escalation, run enterprise and business risk assessments, and provide compliance guidance and training to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Compliance Officer and MLRO for the VARA regulated entity
• Serve as the primary point of contact with VARA
• Lead regulatory submissions and compliance reporting
• Maintain and enhance the AML/CFT framework in line with UAE laws FATF and VARA
• Oversee transaction monitoring and investigations
• File Suspicious Activity Reports via goAML
• Manage sanctions screening and escalation processes
• Oversee and improve Enterprise Wide Risk Assessment and Business Risk Assessment
• Develop implement and maintain policies and procedures for AML KYC market conduct and operational compliance
• Monitor control effectiveness and remediate identified gaps
• Coordinate internal and external audits including AML and VARA related reviews
• Provide compliance oversight for broker dealer activities and new product assessments including token listings
• Provide training and compliance advisory to stakeholders

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Compliance AML or Financial Crime preferably within financial services fintech or virtual assets
• Experience acting as or supporting a Compliance Officer and/or MLRO
• Strong knowledge and understanding of KYC CDD EDD transaction monitoring and sanctions frameworks
• Experience overseeing filing of SARs and using goAML
• Experience working in a regulated VASP environment under VARA or equivalent regulators is desirable
• Experience in the virtual assets crypto or blockchain industry is desirable
• Familiarity with blockchain analytics tools such as Elliptic and TRM Labs is desirable
• Professional certifications in compliance AML or financial crime are desirable

Benefits

• Bonus
• Stock options
• Company paid health insurance for employee and dependents
• Fully sponsored work visas
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation
• Paid lunches and snacks