Deputy MLRO - ADGM

Lever, Inc.; United Arab Emirates; Remote; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home arrangement

Competitive salary + benefits

Job summary

Binance, a global blockchain ecosystem, seeks a Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (DMLRO) to support AML/CFT compliance in the UAE. The role involves enhancing monitoring, reporting, and regulatory alignment across UAE frameworks and FATF expectations.

You will coordinate with regulators, oversee monitoring systems, and lead staff training on compliance obligations in a fast-paced, high-security environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong analytical and investigative mindset.
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex compliance matters clearly.
• High ethical standards and ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficiency with compliance tools and blockchain analytics platforms is an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Business Administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support the MLRO in implementing, maintaining, and enhancing the AML/CFT compliance framework in line with UAE AML laws and applicable regulatory guidance.
• Assist in ensuring ongoing compliance with FATF standards and virtual asset regulatory expectations.
• Coordinate with free zone and federal regulators regarding inspections, audits, and information requests.
• Oversee day‑to‑day transaction monitoring alerts and investigate unusual or potentially suspicious activity.
• Draft STRs and SARs for review and submission by the MLRO to UAE FIU via goAML.
• Support development and calibration of automated monitoring systems and controls.
• Assist in drafting and updating AML/CFT policies, procedures, controls, and risk assessments.
• Deliver AML/CFT training and provide ongoing regulatory guidance to staff.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Discretion & integrity

Compliance tools proficiency

Chainalysis / Elliptic knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Business Administration

Tools

Chainalysis

Elliptic

Job description

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by 300+ million people in 100+ countries for our industry-leading security, user fund transparency, trading engine speed, deep liquidity, and an unmatched portfolio of digital‑asset products. Binance offerings range from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional services, Web3 features, and more. We leverage the power of digital assets and blockchain to build an inclusive financial ecosystem to advance the freedom of money and improve financial access for people around the world.

The Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (DMLRO) will support the MLRO in ensuring compliance with applicable AML/CFT and virtual asset regulatory requirements in the UAE, including relevant frameworks issued by the FSRA, with potential scope for broader regional responsibilities over time.

This role will assist in implementing and maintaining a robust AML/CFT compliance framework aligned with UAE AML laws, applicable regulatory guidance, and international standards, including FATF expectations for virtual asset businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the MLRO in implementing, maintaining, and enhancing the AML/CFT compliance framework in line with UAE AML laws and applicable regulatory guidance.
• Assist in ensuring ongoing compliance with FATF standards and virtual asset‑specific regulatory expectations.
• Coordinate with free zone and federal regulators in relation to inspections, audits, regulatory reviews, and information requests.
• Support local oversight of global compliance processes and procedures, including transaction monitoring (fiat and on‑chain) and market surveillance.
• Oversee day‑to‑day transaction monitoring alerts and investigate unusual or potentially suspicious activity.
• Draft Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) for review and submission by the MLRO to the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit via goAML.
• Support the development, calibration, and enhancement of automated monitoring systems and controls.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating AML/CFT policies, procedures, controls, and risk assessments.
• Deliver AML/CFT training and awareness sessions to staff and provide ongoing guidance on regulatory developments and compliance obligations.
• Support broader compliance initiatives and contribute to the strengthening of the firm’s financial crime compliance framework.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail with a highly analytical and investigative mindset.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex compliance matters clearly to both internal and external stakeholders.
• High ethical standards, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
• Proficiency in compliance tools, case management systems, and blockchain analytics / forensic platforms such as Chainalysis or Elliptic is an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in compliance, AML/CFT, or regulatory affairs, preferably within financial services or related industries across the MEASA region.
• Strong familiarity with regional regulatory frameworks and regulators, including FSRA, CBUAE, SCA, and other relevant authorities.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and risk assessment capabilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating compliance risks.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines.

Why Binance

• Shape the future with the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem
• Collaborate with world‑class talent in a user‑centric global organization with a flat structure
• Tackle unique, fast‑paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment
• Thrive in a results‑driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
• Competitive salary and company benefits
• Work‑from‑home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)

Binance is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that having a diverse workforce is fundamental to our success.