Senior Compliance Lead - Virtual Assets & VARA (Dubai)

Wise; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company is seeking a Compliance Senior Manager in Dubai to build and manage the compliance framework for their new stablecoin and virtual asset services under VARA. The role involves ensuring regulatory compliance, developing training, and managing financial crime risks. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in regulatory roles, with knowledge of UAE regulations and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous stock options

Host of other Wise benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in regulatory or financial crime compliance.
• Knowledge of UAE AML/CFT regulations and FATF recommendations.
• Ability to build and manage compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Act as Virtual Asset Compliance Officer (VACO) for VARA.
• Own relationship with VARA and oversee compliance framework.
• Design and manage financial crime risk management framework.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Financial crime compliance

Communication and negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant professional certification (e.g. CCFCC)

Job description

A leading fintech company is seeking a Compliance Senior Manager in Dubai to build and manage the compliance framework for their new stablecoin and virtual asset services under VARA. The role involves ensuring regulatory compliance, developing training, and managing financial crime risks. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in regulatory roles, with knowledge of UAE regulations and excellent communication skills.