Money Laundering Reporting Officer, ADGM

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

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Job summary

Coinbase, Inc. seeks an experienced AML/CTF/PF compliance leader to drive regulatory alignment for its ADGM entity. You will own sanctions/AML programs, liaise with FSRA, and guide cross-functional teams through evolving UAE requirements.

You will report to senior management and provide board updates, while embedding compliant practices into product development and international market expansion. The role requires leadership and global collaboration in a remote-first, hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of AML/CTF/PF compliance experience, including senior leadership roles.
• First-hand knowledge of UAE and Abu Dhabi financial services AML regulations, with FSRA liaison experience.
• Track record of independently managing day-to-day compliance program operations including audits and examinations.
• Experience building a compliance program with remote/global teams and senior management.
• Experience engaging regulators, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders; cryptocurrency/fintech exposure preferred.
• Uses generative AI responsibly with human oversight to improve workflow efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Own identification of AML/CTF/PF and Sanctions requirements for the ADGM entity and maintain policies.
• Monitor FSRA and UAE regulatory developments and lead implementation of compliance changes.
• Provide regular updates to senior management and the Board and drive AML/CTF/PF training for staff.
• Lead day-to-day regulatory communications with FSRA and oversee AML/CTF/PF risk assessments.
• Remediate findings from internal audit, regulatory exams, and self-identified issues.
• Partner with Compliance and Product teams to embed compliance into products and market expansions.

Skills

AML/CTF/PF compliance

Regulatory liaison

Regulatory audits

Cross-functional collaboration

AI in compliance

Job description

Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? At Coinbase , we are uncompromising on our mission to increase economic freedom. The bar is high, the environment is intense, and we like it that way. This isn't a place for complacency, it’s a place to be pushed past your perceived limits. If you're ready to build the future of finance alongside people who refuse to settle for "good enough," you belong here. Coinbase is a remote-first, but not remote-only company. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called “surges.” Learn more about working at Coinbase .

What you'll do:

• Own identification of AML/CTF/PF and Sanctions requirements applicable to the ADGM entity, maintain policies and procedures as regulatory and business requirements evolve, and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Monitor FSRA and UAE regulatory developments and lead implementation of necessary compliance changes with internal stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates to senior management and the entity's Board on the AML/CTF/PF/Sanctions program, escalating incidents and material issues promptly, and drive AML/CTF/PF training for local employees and Board members.
• Lead day-to-day regulatory communications with the FSRA, including notifications and comment letters, and oversee AML/CTF/PF risk assessments to confirm the adequacy of systems and controls.
• Own timely remediation of findings from internal audit, regulatory exams, and self-identified issues.
• Partner with Compliance and Product stakeholders to embed compliance into new products and market expansions, and with global teams to keep the AML/CTF/PF control environment consistent and integrated.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of AML/CTF/PF compliance experience, including senior leadership roles.
• First-hand knowledge of UAE and Abu Dhabi financial services and AML regulations, including locally required regulatory exams and direct experience liaising with the FSRA or a comparable regulator.
• Track record of independently managing day-to-day compliance program operations, including regulatory audits and examinations.
• Demonstrated success building a compliance program from the ground up, including developing and administering internal controls in partnership with remote, global teams and senior management across business functions.
• Demonstrated experience engaging directly with regulators, vendors, and cross-functional internal stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions; cryptocurrency or fintech experience preferred.
• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

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Pay Transparency Notice:

The target annual base salary for this position can range as detailed below. Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility and benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).

Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): 510,000 د.إ — 510,000 د.إ AED

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