Compliance Analyst

BitGo Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fintech sector is seeking a Compliance Officer to assist with onboarding, regulatory reporting, and risk classification. The ideal candidate will have experience in compliance roles, particularly in financial services, and a solid understanding of AML/CTF principles. This role requires strong research and writing skills and the ability to work in a dynamic regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in compliance, onboarding, or AML role.
• Familiarity with UAE's regulatory environment, especially VARA.

Responsibilities

• Assist with institutional and individual onboarding reviews.
• Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on high-risk clients.
• Support regulatory reporting requirements, including monthly filings.

Skills

Research

Writing

Client Due Diligence

Job description

• 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, transaction reviews, and control testing.
• Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on high-risk clients, including preparation of risk memos and escalation packs where needed.
• Monitor and maintain client risk profiles, ensuring timely updates and reviews in line with internal policies.
• Support regulatory reporting requirements, including monthly and quarterly filings to VARA and any ad-hoc submissions.
• Liaise with internal teams (sales, operations, product) to resolve compliance-related issues.
• Maintain compliance registers and internal trackers.
• Assist with preparing documentation for audits, regulatory inspections, and internal reviews.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and help with implementing policy updates accordingly.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 3 years of experience in a compliance, onboarding, or AML role preferably within financial services, a fintech, or a VASP.
• Solid understanding of AML/CTF principles, risk-based approaches, and client due diligence.
• Experience handling high-risk client reviews, institutional onboarding, or regulatory reporting is a plus.
• Familiarity with UAE s regulatory environment, especially VARA, is a strong advantage.
• Strong research and writing skills (e.g., preparing EDD memos or summary reviews).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving regulatory space.
• Professional fluency in English is required; Arabic is a plus.

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