Job Description
Hiring: Compliance Officer – Virtual Assets
Location: Dubai, UAE | On-site only
Please do not apply unless you have 5+ years of experience as a Compliance Officer and direct experience in virtual assets.
We are building a regulated platform focused on real-world assets. We are hiring a senior Compliance Officer to take full ownership of the compliance function within a UAE virtual assets environment.
This role is strictly for experienced compliance professionals with proven UAE regulatory exposure. It is not suitable for junior, advisory-only, or non-UAE profiles.
Role Overview
The Compliance Officer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and enforcing the company's compliance framework across all operations. You will operate independently, report to senior management and the board, and ensure continuous regulatory readiness.
Key Responsibilities
• Own and maintain the company-wide compliance framework in line with UAE regulatory requirements
• Lead AML/CFT, KYC, EDD, sanctions screening, and ongoing monitoring
• Act as the primary compliance point of contact with regulators and external stakeholders
• Oversee internal controls, incident reporting, breach management, and remediation
• Maintain compliance registers (risk, conflicts of interest, incidents, whistleblowing)
• Prepare and present compliance and risk reports to senior management and the board
• Conduct internal compliance reviews and ensure audit and inspection readiness
• Design and deliver mandatory compliance training across teams
• Escalate material compliance risks directly to senior management without obstruction
Mandatory Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
Applicants must meet all of the following:
• Minimum 5 years of compliance experience in financial services, fintech, crypto, or virtual assets
• Direct UAE regulatory experience (financial services or virtual assets)
• Prior responsibility as a Compliance Officer or Head of Compliance
• Proven ownership of AML/CFT, KYC, EDD, and sanctions frameworks
• Strong policy drafting, documentation, and regulatory reporting skills
• Experience operating in a regulator-facing, inspection-ready environment
• Based in Dubai or able to work fully on-site
Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be reviewed.
Strong Advantage
• Experience with virtual assets, tokenization, or RWA platforms
• Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, CRCMP, or equivalent
• Board-level reporting and governance experience
What This Role Is Not
• Not a junior or assistant compliance role
• Not an advisory or consulting position
• Not remote or hybrid
• Not suitable for candidates without UAE regulatory exposure
Why Join
• Senior, high-impact role with full compliance ownership
• Direct influence on governance, risk, and regulatory strategy
• Work closely with founders and decision-makers
• Competitive compensation aligned with senior responsibility
If you meet the requirements above and are ready to take full accountability for compliance in a regulated virtual asset environment, we invite you to apply.
