Compliance Officer & MLRO – FinTech / Digital Assets

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Compliance Officer & MLRO – FinTech / Digital Assets

Job Description: Lead regulatory, AML, and risk management operations for a regulated FinTech and digital asset platform. The role is accountable for ensuring full compliance with UAE financial regulations and VARA requirements across the organisation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all AML and CFT compliance functions for a regulated fintech and digital asset platform
• Serve as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and primary point of contact with regulators
• Develop, implement, and maintain AML/CFT policies, procedures, and controls
• Conduct and oversee transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, and risk assessments
• Ensure compliance with UAE Central Bank, VARA, and relevant regional regulatory frameworks
• Manage regulatory examinations, audits, and enforcement actions
• Build and maintain a compliance-aware culture across teams

Qualifications Needed:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant AML/CFT compliance experience (essential per VARA requirements)
• Ideally experienced in banking, fintech, payment services, or crypto/virtual assets
• Deep knowledge of UAE AML/CFT regulations and VARA frameworks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Relevant professional certifications in compliance or AML preferred

What the Company Offers:

• Senior leadership role in a regulated digital asset environment
• UAE-based position with regulatory significance
• Exposure to cutting-edge fintech and digital asset compliance operations

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