Deputy MLRO - UAE Crypto & AML Risk Leader

Crypto; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Crypto seeks an experienced MLRO/Deputy MLRO to oversee AML/CTF/PF across its UAE operations in Dubai. You will lead regulatory compliance for payment services and digital-asset activities, maintain relationships with UAE regulators, and guide the Board on financial crime risks.

The ideal candidate brings strong UAE regulatory expertise, proven compliance experience, and preferably a background in cryptocurrency or broader digital assets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in a regulated financial institution or regulator.
• Locally recognized qualification related to the role in UAE.
• Experience in the digital assets industry (cryptocurrency) preferred.
• Understanding of AML regulations and payments services in UAE banking/financial services, crypto assets.
• Ability to distill regulatory guidance into actionable steps for the business.

Responsibilities

• Acts as MLRO/Deputy MLRO for UAE operations.
• Develops and maintains a compliant culture within the UAE.
• Ensures policies align with AML/CTF/PF regulatory requirements in UAE.
• Manages regulatory risk and reports to the Board on AML programs in UAE.
• Maintains relationships with regulators in UAE (Central Bank, VARA, etc.).
• Oversees AML/CTF/PF training for employees and senior leaders.
• Liaises with internal and external stakeholders for regulatory reporting in UAE.
• Monitors and reports suspicious activity to FIU and responds to inquiries.
• Performs internal reviews to ensure UAE AML regulatory compliance.
• Implements corrective action plans for UAE market regulators.

Skills

AML/CTF

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Regulatory compliance qualification

Job description

Crypto seeks an experienced MLRO/Deputy MLRO to oversee AML/CTF/PF across its UAE operations in Dubai. You will lead regulatory compliance for payment services and digital-asset activities, maintain relationships with UAE regulators, and guide the Board on financial crime risks.

The ideal candidate brings strong UAE regulatory expertise, proven compliance experience, and preferably a background in cryptocurrency or broader digital assets.