Senior Compliance & MLRO – Crypto & Digital Assets UAE

Apex Group; Abu Dhabi; Presencial; AED 350.000 - 500.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Apex Group in Abu Dhabi seeks a Compliance Officer & MLRO to lead regulatory licensing, AML/CFT oversight, and governance for FSRA/DFSA regulated activities, including digital assets and crypto exchange operations.

The role requires licensing liaison, risk-based monitoring program development, and reporting to SEO and board committees, with strong independent judgment and regulatory credibility.

Formación

• University degree in law, compliance, finance, risk management, or related field.
• Experience with FSRA/DFSA regulation and virtual assets is desirable.
• Experience as an Approved Person, CO, MLRO, or Head of Compliance in a regulated environment.
• Strong AML/KYC framework knowledge.
• Independent, high integrity with regulatory credibility.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage licensing, authorization, and variation of permission applications with FSRA, DFSA and VARA for digital asset activities.
• Serve as the primary regulatory liaison for license applications, submissions, and supervisory engagements.
• Oversee AML/CFT controls, sanctions, and transaction monitoring for crypto operations.
• Advise the Board and senior management on regulatory risks and oversee audits/inspections.
• Develop and implement a risk-based Compliance Monitoring Programme and annual compliance plan.

Conocimientos

AML/KYC frameworks

FSRA/DFSA regulatory knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Governance & risk

Independent judgment

Educación

University degree in law, compliance, finance, risk management, or related discipline

Herramientas

Blockchain analytics tools

Regulatory filings systems

Descripción del empleo

Apex Group in Abu Dhabi seeks a Compliance Officer & MLRO to lead regulatory licensing, AML/CFT oversight, and governance for FSRA/DFSA regulated activities, including digital assets and crypto exchange operations.

The role requires licensing liaison, risk-based monitoring program development, and reporting to SEO and board committees, with strong independent judgment and regulatory credibility.