Financial Crime Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Financial Crime Analyst

Job Description: Seeking a Financial Crime Analyst for its UAE operations in Dubai. The role is part of the Local Programs and Regulatory Compliance team, responsible for supporting Crypto.com’s AML/CFT operational compliance obligations including SAR filing, transaction monitoring, KYC reviews, EDD, regulatory reporting, and using on-chain tools to support investigation reviews. Crypto.com holds a VASP Licence from VARA.

Responsibilities:

• Support Crypto.com’s AML/CFT operational compliance obligations for the UAE VARA-licensed entity
• Conduct SAR filing, escalation reviews, transaction monitoring, KYC reviews, and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
• Use on-chain blockchain analysis tools (TRM Labs, Chainalysis, or similar) to support compliance investigation reviews
• Perform customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence for high-risk client reviews and onboarding
• Investigate suspicious activity and prepare STR/SAR submissions to UAE financial authorities
• Support regulatory reporting obligations for Crypto.com’s VARA-licensed Dubai entity
• Collaborate with the Regional Head of Compliance and MLRO (MEA) on AML/CFT compliance matters
• Monitor emerging financial crime risks in the crypto space and contribute to policy and procedure improvements

Qualifications Needed:

• Experience in AML/CFT compliance, financial crime operations, or KYC/EDD within a crypto, virtual assets, or fintech company
• Hands-on experience with on-chain blockchain analysis tools (TRM Labs, Chainalysis, Elliptic, or equivalent)
• Understanding of VARA regulations and UAE virtual asset AML/CFT compliance requirements
• Experience with transaction monitoring, SAR filing, and regulatory reporting in a VASP context
• Strong investigative and analytical skills with ability to work across Compliance and Operations teams
• CAMS or equivalent AML qualification preferred

What the Company Offers:

• Financial crime analyst role at a globally recognized crypto platform with VARA licence and 100+ million users
• UAE VARA-licensed entity with direct MEA compliance team exposure
• Hybrid working arrangement in Dubai

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