About the Job
The Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable AML/CFT and virtual asset regulatory requirements in the UAE, including relevant frameworks issued by the FSRA in the ADGM. This role offers the potential for broader regional responsibilities over time and will work on enhancing and maintaining a robust AML/CFT compliance framework aligned with UAE AML laws, regulatory guidance, and international standards, including FATF expectations.
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What You’ll Do:
- Implement, maintain, and enhance the AML/CFT compliance framework in line with UAE AML laws and applicable regulatory guidance.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with FATF standards and virtual asset-specific regulatory expectations.
- Coordinate with free zone and federal regulators regarding inspections, audits, regulatory reviews, and information requests.
- Support local oversight of global compliance processes and procedures, including transaction monitoring (fiat and on-chain) and market surveillance.
- Ensure escalations related to potentially suspicious activity are handled in accordance with UAE AML law and regulatory requirements, including timely reporting of suspicious activities.
- Support the development, calibration, and enhancement of automated monitoring systems and controls.
- Ensure compliance dashboards, matrices, and management information (MI) are in place for effective MLRO oversight of the organization's compliance program.
- Provide meaningful updates and/or escalations to Senior Management and the Board.
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating AML/CFT policies, procedures, controls, and risk assessments.
- Deliver AML/CFT training and awareness sessions to staff and provide guidance on regulatory developments and compliance obligations.
- Contribute to broader compliance initiatives and support strengthening the firm’s financial crime compliance framework.
What We’re Looking For:
- Minimum 15 years of experience in compliance, AML/CFT, or regulatory affairs, preferably within the crypto industry or financial services in related industries across the MEASA region.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
- High ethical standards, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Excellent communication skills to explain complex compliance matters to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in compliance tools, case management systems, and blockchain analytics/forensic platforms such as Chainalysis or Elliptic is an advantage.
- Familiarity with regional regulatory frameworks and regulators, including FSRA, CBUAE, SCA, and other relevant authorities.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment capabilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating compliance risks.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail with an analytical and investigative mindset.
- An inquisitive mindset and a desire to add real value.
Why the company
- Shape the future of finance.
- Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure.
- Tackle challenging projects in a fast-paced and innovative environment with autonomy.
- Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning.
- Competitive salary and company benefits.
- Remote-first, work-from-home arrangement (may vary depending on the nature of the role and team).
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Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be utilized to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist the recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are determined by humans.
