Compliance Officer & MLRO – Crypto / VASP (UAE)

Fincrew; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Fincrew seeks a seasoned compliance professional to build and maintain its AML/CFT framework in the UAE, aligning with VARA and other regulatory standards. You will draft policies, perform risk assessments, and implement internal controls while coordinating with Legal, Operations and Product teams.

You will conduct KYC/KYB and CDD/EDD, monitor sanctions, and oversee Travel Rule compliance. Strong English, 3+ years in crypto compliance, and remote work with Dubai hours are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of compliance experience in crypto, VASP, fintech, EMI or banking.
• Practical knowledge of UAE virtual asset regulations (VARA, ADGM FSRA or SCA).
• Proven experience drafting and implementing AML/CFT policies and compliance procedures.
• Strong understanding of KYC/KYB, CDD/EDD, sanctions, Travel Rule and transaction monitoring.
• Professional working proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the company’s regulatory compliance and AML CFT framework from the ground up.
• Develop and implement compliance policies, procedures, risk assessments and internal controls.
• Monitor regulatory updates and translate them into actionable business requirements.
• Conduct KYC/KYB, CDD/EDD, sanctions screening and VASP counterparty due diligence.
• Review blockchain transactions, investigate suspicious activity and support STR reporting.
• Implement Travel Rule requirements and oversee blockchain analytics processes.
• Assess compliance risks related to new products, token listings and business partnerships.
• Prepare regulatory documentation and support licensing applications, audits and inspections.
• Embed compliance into business processes in collaboration with Legal, Operations and Product teams.

Skills

KYC/KYB

AML/CFT

Regulatory compliance

Blockchain analytics

Cross-functional

Tools

Blockchain analytics tools

Job description

Build and maintain the company s regulatory compliance and AML CFT framework from the ground up

Develop and implement compliance policies procedures risk assessments and internal controls

Ensure compliance with UAE virtual asset regulations including VARA requirements where applicable

Monitor regulatory updates and translate them into actionable business requirements

Conduct KYC KYB CDD EDD sanctions screening and VASP counterparty due diligence

Review blockchain transactions investigate suspicious activity and support STR reporting

Implement Travel Rule requirements and oversee blockchain analytics processes

Assess compliance risks related to new products token listings and business partnerships

Prepare regulatory documentation and support licensing applications audits and inspections

Work closely with Legal Operations and Product teams to embed compliance into business processes

3+ years of compliance experience in crypto, VASP, fintech, EMI or banking.Practical knowledge of UAE virtual asset regulations (VARA, ADGM FSRA or SCA).Proven experience drafting and implementing AML/CFT policies and compliance procedures.Strong understanding of KYC/KYB, CDD/EDD, sanctions, Travel Rule and transaction monitoring.Experience using blockchain analytics and compliance tools.Ability to independently build compliance processes in a growing startup.Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.Professional working proficiency in English.Availability to work remotely with overlapping Dubai business hours and occasional travel to Dubai.

Nice to have:

• Experience supporting a VARA licensing process.
• CAMS or ICA certification.
• Russian or Arabic language skills.