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About BingX

  • A leading crypto exchange since 2018
  • With 20 million registered users worldwide
  • Official crypto exchange partner of Chelsea FC
  • User-First, reliable, innovative, and diversified
  • List over 1,000 spot trading pairs
  • Offer over 300 futures trading pairs
  • Integrate with over 80 public chain ecosystems
  • Rank top on CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko
  • TradingView's Best Crypto Exchange for 2021, 2022 & 2023
  • A gateway for the next billion crypto users

Founded in 2018, BingX is a leading cryptocurrency exchange, serving over 20 million users worldwide. BingX offers diversified products and services, including spot, derivatives, copy trading, and asset management – all designed for the evolving needs of users, from beginners to professionals.

BingX is committed to providing a trustworthy platform that empowers users with innovative tools and features to elevate their trading proficiency.

Our current vacancy | Full-time | Long-term |

Key Responsibilities

1. Regulatory Compliance & VARA Liaison

  • Serve as the primary point of contact with VARA, managing all regulatory filings, audits, and communications.
  • Ensure the firm's operations strictly adhere to VARA's mandatory rulebooks, including Market Conduct, Technology & Information, and Compliance & Risk Management.
  • Monitor changes in the UAE's Virtual Asset regulatory landscape (VARA, DFSA, Central Bank) and update internal policies accordingly.

2. MLRO Duties (AML/CFT)

  • Oversee the transaction monitoring system to detect suspicious activities related to virtual asset transfers (on-chain and off-chain).
  • Review, assess, and submit Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) to the UAEFIU in a timely manner.
  • Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) on high-risk customers and wallets.

3. Policy Development & Implementation

  • Develop, review, and enforce internal Compliance and AML policies, specifically tailored for Virtual Asset service providers.
  • Implement robust Travel Rule solutions for crypto transfers.
  • Manage the sanctions screening process and ensure compliance with OFAC, UN, and UAE local sanctions lists.

4. Reporting & Governance

  • Prepare regular compliance reports for the Board of Directors and Senior Management.
  • Maintain the Compliance Monitoring Plan and conduct periodic testing of controls.
  • Ensure proper record-keeping and data privacy standards are met.

5. Training & Awareness

  • Conduct regular AML/Compliance training sessions for staff, focusing on VA-specific risks and red flags.
  • Foster a strong culture of compliance within the organization.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

  • VARA Experience: Must have previous experience dealing directly with VARA (either as a regulated entity employee or a consultant) and a strong understanding of the VARA rulebooks.
  • Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience in Compliance/AML, with at least 2 years specifically within a Virtual Asset / Cryptocurrency firm in the UAE.
  • Certification: Certified Anti-Money Lapering Specialist (CAMS) or ICA Diploma in AML is mandatory.

Working at BingX

  • Join an international and diversified team
  • Great career development in a fast-growing company
  • Be part of the future of finance technology and achieve meaningful goals
  • Competitive market salary and fully remote/work-from-home flexibility
  • Flexibility to observe your local holiday calendar, alongside additional benefits

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