Compliance Officer / MLRO (ADGM)

QCP; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital asset partner in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Compliance Officer with at least 8 years of experience in a regulated financial environment. The role involves maintaining Compliance/AML policies, overseeing compliance monitoring, and acting as the main contact with regulators. Strong communication, analytical, and project management skills are essential. Knowledge of Middle East compliance regulations will be an advantage. The firm offers a flexible work environment and values employee input.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Casual work environment

Opportunities for employee development

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in a regulated Financial Institution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage a team of compliance officers.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain Compliance/AML policies.
• Oversee risk assessments and compliance monitoring.
• Act as main contact with regulators.

Skills

Compliance process knowledge

Financial market governance

Analytical skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Team management

Web3/crypto compliance knowledge

Job description

Overview

QCP is Asia's leading digital asset partner, empowering clients to seamlessly integrate digital assets into their portfolios. We offer a comprehensive range of solutions - from spot on/off ramping and fixed income strategies to vanilla options and bespoke exotics. Driven by the vision to be the most trusted partner in digital asset markets, we provide innovative solutions that make digital assets a core component of every portfolio, balance sheet, and treasury. Since our founding in 2017, we have witnessed the potential of digital assets to transform financial markets and the world at large. We exist at the centre of change, successfully navigating three market cycles and bridging institutional and crypto ecosystems. We work to build trusted partnerships, putting client success and care at the heart of everything that we do.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain Compliance/AML policies, procedures, manuals and controls.
• Provide regular reporting to senior management, Board and relevant committees.
• Oversee risk assessments, compliance monitoring and thematic reviews.
• Act as the main point of contact with regulators and and dealing with the regulators with unwavering integrity and to serve as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise on impact to the business.
• Manage financial crime risk assessments and support regulatory visits and external audits.
• Establish monitoring programs to test control effectiveness and identify compliance gaps.
• Showing collective strength by working with the compliance teams globally and with key stakeholders in the business.

Environment

The Environment We Offer As a growing firm with a tightly-knit team, we respect and listen to all our employees. You will get the chance to make an impact by having your voice heard by everyone, including the management. Our employees enjoy a high level of autonomy at work. We focus on substance, not form - as long as you can perform, you will be recognized and rewarded. We are also dedicated to supporting our staff and ensuring they develop holistically to maximize their potential in the long- term. We also provide flexible working arrangement as required and a casual and fun environment to boot!

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of the end-to-end compliance process, governance, and risk controls.
• Minimum 8 years of experience within a regulated Financial Institution entity with coverage in Financial Markets products.
• Has exposure with Middle East compliance regulatory requirements (such as with the Abu Dhabi Financial Services Regulatory Authority).
• Strong collective strength with the ability to work collaboratively and with people at all levels of the organization.
• Able to manage a team of compliance officers.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced analytical skills and cognitive process.
• Ability to both work independently and collaborate with team members.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills and capability to handle multiple projects and portfolios.
• Indomitable attitude and strong desire to succeed web3/crypto compliance knowledge will be a huge plus.