Head of Compliance Monitoring & Testing – Abu Dhabi

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Head of Compliance Monitoring & Testing – Abu Dhabi

Job Description: The Head of Compliance Monitoring & Testing will own the compliance monitoring programme for the UAE entity — designing and executing monitoring reviews, testing controls, and reporting findings to the AMLRO and senior management.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and lead the compliance monitoring and testing programme for Copper’s UAE ADGM-regulated entity
• Conduct risk-based compliance monitoring reviews across all regulatory obligations — including AML/CFT, KYC, sanctions, market conduct, and operational compliance
• Test the effectiveness of compliance controls and identify gaps, weaknesses, or regulatory breaches requiring remediation
• Produce clear, well-structured monitoring reports and escalate material issues to the AMLRO and Compliance Director
• Advise business teams on compliance advisory matters — particularly client-facing roles — and act as leading compliance expert
• Support new product approvals and product/service reviews as compliance lead
• Manage horizon scanning for UAE regulatory developments and recommend policy and procedure changes
• Partner with the AMLRO, D-AMLRO, and global Compliance team on cross-jurisdictional monitoring alignment

Qualifications Needed:

• 10+ years of compliance experience with significant time in compliance monitoring, testing, or audit roles within digital assets, fintech, or financial services
• Knowledge of ADGM FSRA Virtual Assets regulatory framework and UAE AML/CFT requirements
• Experience with trade surveillance, market conduct, AML/KYC, and sanctions compliance monitoring
• Understanding of crypto, custody, prime brokerage, and digital asset product risks
• ICA Diploma, CAMS, or equivalent compliance qualification
• Strong leadership, communication, and regulatory engagement skills

What the Company Offers:

• Compliance monitoring leadership at a globally recognized institutional digital asset custody provider
• ADGM-regulated Abu Dhabi entity with direct regulatory engagement mandate
• Multi-award winning custody platform with A+ rated insurer and global institutional client base
• Competitive compensation and professional development

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