BTSE - Head of Compliance
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred). • Minimum 7–10 years of compliance and AML/CTF experience within financial services, fintech, or virtual asset/crypto industries. • Deep understanding of UAE regulatory landscape (VARA, CBUAE, DFSA, FSRA) and related AML/CTF obligations. • Proven experience dealing directly with regulators and leading compliance programs in the UAE. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements. • Native-level Arabic proficiency, with strong written and verbal communication skills in English. • UAE citizenship is required for this role, along with legal authorization to work locally. • Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, CCAS, or equivalent. • Experience with blockchain analytics tools (Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic, etc.). • Previous involvement in license applications or regulatory inspections under VARA, ADGM or similar regimes. • Familiarity with market surveillance tools (e.g., Solidus Labs, NASDAQ SMARTS).
Responsibilities
• Regulatory Leadership & Oversight • Act as BTSE Dubai’s principal contact for VARA, Central Bank of the UAE, FIU, and other relevant authorities. • Lead and manage all regulatory filings, notifications, inspections, and correspondence. • Ensure timely implementation of new or updated regulations, circulars, and guidance issued by VARA or other supervisory bodies. • Represent the firm in regulatory meetings and audits, ensuring all inquiries are addressed promptly and accurately. • AML / CTF & Financial Crime Compliance • Serve as the designated MLRO for the Dubai entity. • Oversee customer due diligence (CDD/KYC), transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, investigations, and suspicious transaction reporting in line with Federal Decree-Law No. (20) of 2018 and Cabinet Decision No. (10) of 2019. • Maintain and update the AML/CTF framework, including policies, procedures, and risk assessments tailored to the virtual asset sector. • Ensure all employees receive adequate AML/CTF and compliance training, including onboarding and annual refreshers. • Conduct periodic internal compliance reviews and testing to assess control effectiveness and recommend improvements. • Governance, Policy & Advisory • Develop and maintain BTSE Dubai’s compliance policy framework, ensuring alignment with BTSE Group standards. • Provide strategic compliance and regulatory advice to management and product teams on new initiatives, business models, and partnerships. • Participate in risk committees, ensuring that compliance risks are properly identified, documented, and mitigated. • Oversee the data protection and regulatory reporting functions in collaboration with legal and risk counterparts. • Monitoring & Reporting • Maintain detailed records of compliance monitoring activities, breaches, and remedial actions. • Prepare periodic compliance and AML reports for the Board and the Group Chief Compliance Officer. • Establish and track Key Compliance Indicators (KCIs) to measure program effectiveness. • Lead the annual review of the entity’s Risk Assessment and Compliance Monitoring Plan.
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