Senior AML Compliance Leader – UAE Regulatory Liaison

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Equity and bonus eligibility

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

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.