binance - Deputy MLRO - ADGM

UAE, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Hybrid3w ago

In Office Staff EMEA Cryptocurrency Fintech Deputy General Counsel CXO Reporting Case Management Regulatory Affairs Canva Unit

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail with a highly analytical and investigative mindset. • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex compliance matters clearly to both internal and external stakeholders. • High ethical standards, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity. • Proficiency in compliance tools, case management systems, and blockchain analytics / forensic platforms such as Chainalysis or Elliptic is an advantage. • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Business Administration, or a related field. • Minimum 10 years of experience in compliance, AML/CFT, or regulatory affairs, preferably within financial services or related industries across the MEASA region. • Strong familiarity with regional regulatory frameworks and regulators, including FSRA, CBUAE, SCA, and other relevant authorities. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment capabilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating compliance risks. • Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the MLRO in implementing, maintaining, and enhancing the AML/CFT compliance framework in line with UAE AML laws and applicable regulatory guidance. • Assist in ensuring ongoing compliance with FATF standards and virtual asset-specific regulatory expectations. • Coordinate with free zone and federal regulators in relation to inspections, audits, regulatory reviews, and information requests. • Support local oversight of global compliance processes and procedures, including transaction monitoring (fiat and on-chain) and market surveillance. • Oversee day-to-day transaction monitoring alerts and investigate unusual or potentially suspicious activity. • Draft Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) for review and submission by the MLRO to the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit via goAML. • Support the development, calibration, and enhancement of automated monitoring systems and controls. • Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating AML/CFT policies, procedures, controls, and risk assessments. • Deliver AML/CFT training and awareness sessions to staff and provide ongoing guidance on regulatory developments and compliance obligations. • Support broader compliance initiatives and contribute to the strengthening of the firm’s financial crime compliance framework.

Benefits

• Shape the future with the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem • Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure • Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment • Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning • Competitive salary and company benefits • Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)