Senior Compliance & AML Lead - Digital Assets

USDU / Universal; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Digital, based in Abu Dhabi, seeks a Senior Compliance Analyst to strengthen its AML/CFt framework across KYC, monitoring, and sanctions. You will work with the Head of Compliance and MLRO to ensure robust controls, regulatory reporting, and ongoing policy updates.

The role involves advisory duties, systems design input, and regulatory engagement with UAE authorities. Hybrid in Abu Dhabi/Dubai offices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of compliance/AML experience, ideally in ADGM or equivalent jurisdictions.
• Hands-on knowledge of UAE AML/CFT regulations and ADGM FSRA rules.
• Experience with KYC/CDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening and SAR investigations.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day compliance, AML and risk guidance to the business and respond to inquiries from other departments.
• Review products, services, marketing materials, and communications for regulatory compliance (FSRA/CB UAE rules).
• Draft and update compliance, AML/CFT, sanctions, governance and risk policies and procedures; track regulatory updates.

Skills

AML experience

KYC/CDD

Transaction monitoring

Sanctions screening

SAR investigations

Regulatory knowledge

Blockchain analytics

CAMS certification

Job description

Universal Digital, based in Abu Dhabi, seeks a Senior Compliance Analyst to strengthen its AML/CFt framework across KYC, monitoring, and sanctions. You will work with the Head of Compliance and MLRO to ensure robust controls, regulatory reporting, and ongoing policy updates.

The role involves advisory duties, systems design input, and regulatory engagement with UAE authorities. Hybrid in Abu Dhabi/Dubai offices.