AML/CTF Enterprise Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA) Specialist - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Binance; Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global cryptocurrency leader is seeking an AML/CTF EWRA Specialist based in Dubai. This critical role involves conducting robust risk assessments, managing compliance frameworks, and bridging compliance gaps across various business lines. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in regulated institutions and a proactive approach to compliance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of compliance experience in regulated financial institutions.
• 2+ years in compliance risk or EWRA frameworks.
• Experience with global stakeholders and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment for AML/CTF.
• Conduct ongoing risk assessments across products and markets.
• Collaborate on policy/procedure creation that mitigates compliance risk.

Skills

Communication

Risk Assessment

Compliance Management

AML/CTF Frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Economics

Professional risk certification (e.g., CAMS-RM, ICA, CRCM)

Job description

AML/CTF Enterprise Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA) Specialist - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Job Description

Title: AML/CTF EWRA Specialist

Location: Remote – Based in Dubai

Focus: Risk assessments, compliance risk frameworks, AML/CTF strategy, internal controls, regulatory horizon scanning.

• Contribute to the global Compliance Risk Management Program.
• Lead the Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA) for AML/CTF and adjacent areas (Sanctions, Market Abuse, Anti-Bribery & Corruption).
• Conduct ongoing risk assessments across new and existing products, markets, and regions.
• Build and maintain control inventories and compliance documentation.
• Partner with business, regional, and product teams to implement and assess controls.
• Collaborate on policy/procedure creation that mitigates compliance risk.

Metrics & Insights

• Generate and maintain management information (MI) and risk indicators (KRIs).
• Regularly report on risk appetite performance, highlight out-of-bound risk levels, and recommend adjustments.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Economics.
• Professional risk certification preferred (e.g., CAMS-RM, ICA, CRCM).
• 5+ years of compliance experience in regulated financial institutions.
• 2+ years specifically in compliance risk or EWRA frameworks.
• Experience working with global stakeholders and regulatory requirements.
• Strong grasp of AML/CTF frameworks, risk appetite settings, and control monitoring.
• Excellent communicator, capable of translating technical risk analysis for leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Proactive, self-directed, and able to function effectively in a fast-paced, cross-border environment.

Why This Role Matters

Binance continues to strengthen its regulatory posture globally, and this role is key to:

• Building a compliance-first culture across business lines.
• Conducting robust risk assessments that inform Binance’s regulatory strategy and internal controls.
• Bridging the gap between policy, product, and regional compliance enforcement.

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