Digital Asset Compliance Analyst (VARA, Dubai)

BitGo; Dubai; On-site; AED 220,000 - 294,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital asset custodian in Dubai is seeking a Compliance Analyst to join their Compliance team. This junior to mid-level role involves supporting compliance operations, onboarding reviews, and maintaining the AML/CFT program in compliance with UAE regulations. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in compliance, a solid grasp of regulatory frameworks, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, and opportunities for growth within a high-accountability culture.

Benefits

Competitive base salary, bonus, and stock options

100% company paid health insurance for employee and dependents

Fully sponsored work visas

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Paid lunches and snacks

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a compliance, onboarding, or AML role, preferably within financial services, a fintech, or a VASP.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving regulatory space.
• Professional fluency in English is required; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with institutional and individual onboarding reviews including screening, documentation verification, and risk classification.
• Support the execution of the firm's AML/CTF framework including ongoing monitoring and transaction reviews.
• Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on high-risk clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of AML/CTF principles

Client due diligence

Research and writing skills

Familiarity with regulatory frameworks

Tools

Persona

Elliptic

TRM

Job description

A leading digital asset custodian in Dubai is seeking a Compliance Analyst to join their Compliance team. This junior to mid-level role involves supporting compliance operations, onboarding reviews, and maintaining the AML/CFT program in compliance with UAE regulations. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in compliance, a solid grasp of regulatory frameworks, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, and opportunities for growth within a high-accountability culture.