Anti-Money Laundering Officer
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Compliance Officer & MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer) Location: Dubai, UAE (On-Site) We are hiring an experienced Compliance Officer & Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to lead our regulatory compliance and AML/CFT function as we build and scale a regulated digital asset business in the UAE.
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Compliance Officer & MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer)
Dubai, UAE (On-Site)
We are hiring an experienced Compliance Officer & Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to lead our regulatory compliance and AML/CFT function as we build and scale a regulated digital asset business in the UAE.
This is a senior leadership role with direct exposure to senior management and the Board, offering the opportunity to shape the compliance framework of an innovative organisation operating at the forefront of tokenisation and virtual assets.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead the company's compliance and AML/CFT function in accordance with VARA and UAE regulatory requirements
- Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Act as the designated MLRO, overseeing AML monitoring, sanctions screening, STR/SAR reporting, and regulatory filings
- Oversee KYC, client onboarding, transaction monitoring, and client risk assessments
- Liaise directly with VARA and other regulatory authorities on licensing matters, reporting obligations, and ongoing supervisory interactions
- Support the launch and ongoing compliance of tokenisation and ARVA issuance activities
- Monitor regulatory developments and advise senior management on emerging compliance risks and obligations
- Deliver compliance training and foster a strong culture of compliance across the organisation
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of compliance and AML experience within virtual assets, fintech, financial services, or capital markets
- Strong understanding of UAE AML regulations and VARA regulatory requirements
- Experience serving as a Compliance Officer and/or MLRO within a regulated environment
- Knowledge of virtual assets, tokenisation, stablecoins, or digital asset markets
- Experience supporting regulatory licensing processes
- Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Experience
- Experience within VARA-regulated entities
- Background with crypto exchanges, brokerages, or tokenisation platforms
- Institutional onboarding and transaction monitoring expertise
- Familiarity with FATF Travel Rule requirements
- CAMS, ICA, or equivalent professional certifications
You'll Thrive in This Role If You
- Take ownership and exercise sound judgment independently
- Balance commercial objectives with regulatory obligations
- Build trusted relationships with regulators and senior stakeholders
- Are proactive, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented
- Enjoy working in dynamic, high-growth environments where regulation and innovation intersect
- Why Apply?
- This is a senior opportunity to take full ownership of the AML/CFT and compliance function within a regulated digital asset business in the UAE.
- You will act as both Compliance Officer and MLRO, working closely with senior leadership and regulators to shape and maintain a robust compliance framework in a fast-evolving virtual assets environment.
- If you're an experienced compliance leader looking for an opportunity to shape the future of a growing global crypto business, we'd love to hear from you.
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