Head of Compliance and MLRO

Posted 10 January 2024
Salary Competitive salary and benefits
LocationDubai
Job type Permanent
Discipline Client Services, Technology Sales & GTM
Contact NameRoxanne Parrish

Job description

​Job description:

We are working with a leading crypto startup on a mission to revolutionise businesses in the digital age through crypto payments. Their primary goal is to make crypto payments easy and simple whilst providing a seamless and integrated experience for everyday users!

Our client is looking for a Head of Compliance & MLRO to play a leading role in developing, establishing & building a compliance programme from scratch. As the first ever Compliance hire, this is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, digital savy and fintech obsessed Head of Compliance to make immediate impact!

With exciting investor backing and the opportunity to shape and define the compliance landscape you'll be treated to a host of other benefits too so take a look below to find out more!

Ideal experience:

  • 5+ years of experience working in a similar Head of Compliance or Compliance Officer role

  • Knowledge of the cryptocurrency and digital assets industry

  • Strong relationship with regulators in Europe, UAE and Singapore

  • Working collaboratively with commercial teams, C-Suite, Product and Tech teams

  • Great knowledge of KYC, AML and CTF

Day to day:

  • Working closely with C-Suite to implement the compliance programme aligning to regulatory changes and requirements

  • Developing robust onboarding processes for clients

  • Act as the internal point of contact, collaboarating on compliance initiatives including education and training

  • Maintaining strong relationship and communication with regulators

  • Establish transaction monitoring systems to prevent suspicious activities

If this sounds like you, please apply today!