AML/CTF Enterprise Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA) Specialist

Binance; Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cryptocurrency industry is seeking an AML/CTF EWRA Specialist based in Dubai. The role involves designing compliance risk management programs, leading risk assessments, and collaborating with various teams to ensure regulatory alignment. Candidates should have extensive experience in financial services compliance, particularly in AML/CTF regulations, and possess strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in financial services compliance.
• 2+ years in EWRA or compliance risk management.
• Strong analytical skills and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain the Compliance Risk Management Program focused on AML/CTF EWRA.
• Lead risk assessments in compliance areas like sanctions and market abuse.
• Assess risk impact of new and existing offerings with product teams.

Skills

Global AML/CTF regulations

Risk control frameworks

Data-driven risk analysis

Regulatory change management

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's in Business, Economics, or Finance

Tools

CAMS-RM certification

Compliance risk certificate

Job description

AML/CTF Enterprise Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA) Specialist

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Job Description

Job Title: AML/CTF EWRA Specialist

Location: Remote (Based in Dubai, UAE)

Binance is the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and user base. As a leader in blockchain and Web3 services, Binance is heavily regulated in many jurisdictions and continuously strengthens its compliance and risk management frameworks, especially in AML/CTF.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and maintaining the Compliance Risk Management Program, with a focus on AML/CTF EWRA.
• Lead risk assessments in other compliance areas (e.g., sanctions, market abuse, anti-bribery & corruption).
• Partner with product and business units to assess risk impact of new and existing offerings.
• Maintain compliance control inventories and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Create, update, and monitor MI, KRIs, and RAS (Risk Appetite Statements).
• Drive horizon scanning, identifying regulatory developments relevant to compliance risk.
• Education: Bachelor's in Business, Economics, or Finance.
• Certifications: Preferred – CAMS-RM, or any advanced compliance risk certificate.
• Experience:
• 5+ years in financial services compliance.
• 2+ years directly handling EWRA or compliance risk management.
• Key Skills:
• Strong grasp of global AML/CTF regulations and risk control frameworks.
• Experience with data-driven risk analysis, metrics, and regulatory change management.
• Excellent communicator; able to translate risk findings into executive summaries.
• Comfortable working independently across global, fast-paced teams.