Senior Compliance & AML/ERM Lead (VASP)

Binghatti; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant/Office perks not specified

Job summary

Binghatti in Dubai seeks a senior Compliance Officer, MLRO & Head of Risk to establish and maintain the CMS, AML/CFT framework, and ERM in line with VARA Rulebooks and UAE laws. You will report to the Board and lead regulatory risk across the organisation.

You will act as primary VARA liaison, oversee due diligence, monitoring, reporting, and training to ensure the business operates within the highest standards of compliance and financial crime prevention in a fast-growing real estate-adjacent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Risk Management, Compliance, or related discipline.
• 5-7 years of compliance experience in financial services or regulated environments including as a Compliance Officer.
• Deep understanding of VARA regulations, UAE AML/CFT laws, FATF standards.
• Experience with virtual asset service providers (VASPs) is a plus.
• Certifications (CAMS, CCEP, ICA) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Establish and oversee CMS for VARA-regulated activities.
• Ensure compliance with VARA rules, laws, and internal procedures.
• Develop, review, and maintain policies and controls including data protection and business continuity.
• Monitor regulatory changes and report to the Board.
• Maintain AML/CFT program, CDD/EDD and risk assessments.
• Lead compliance training and promote a culture of ethics.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

AML/CFT

VARA regulations

VASPs experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Risk Management, Compliance, Business

Job description

Binghatti in Dubai seeks a senior Compliance Officer, MLRO & Head of Risk to establish and maintain the CMS, AML/CFT framework, and ERM in line with VARA Rulebooks and UAE laws. You will report to the Board and lead regulatory risk across the organisation.

You will act as primary VARA liaison, oversee due diligence, monitoring, reporting, and training to ensure the business operates within the highest standards of compliance and financial crime prevention in a fast-growing real estate-adjacent