MLRO & AML Leader: Build ADGM Compliance Program

Coinbase, Inc.; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 459,000 - 561,000; Full time

Job summary

Coinbase, Inc. seeks an experienced Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for its Abu Dhabi subsidiary. You will build and own the AML/CTF/PF/Sanctions program, balance regulatory compliance with innovation, and guide product teams on local requirements.

This founding role shapes regulatory strategy with the FSRA of ADGM. You will lead day-to-day operations, oversee risk assessments, and coordinate with global teams to maintain a consistent control environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in AML/CTF/PF compliance with senior leadership experience.
• Direct UAE/Abu Dhabi regulatory exposure, FSRA or equivalent liaison experience.
• Proven ability to manage day-to-day compliance operations including audits and exams.
• Experience building a program from the ground up with remote, global teams.

Responsibilities

• Own AML/CTF/PF and sanctions program for the ADGM entity.
• Monitor FSRA/UAE regulatory developments and implement changes.
• Provide regular updates to senior management and Board on compliance program.
• Lead regulator communications, risk assessments, and remediation of findings.
• Embed compliance into product and market expansion with global teams.

Skills

AML/CTF expertise

Regulatory liaison

Policy development

Regulatory audits

Cross-functional leadership

AI-enabled workflow

Job description

Coinbase, Inc. seeks an experienced Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for its Abu Dhabi subsidiary. You will build and own the AML/CTF/PF/Sanctions program, balance regulatory compliance with innovation, and guide product teams on local requirements.

This founding role shapes regulatory strategy with the FSRA of ADGM. You will lead day-to-day operations, oversee risk assessments, and coordinate with global teams to maintain a consistent control environment.