Senior Compliance & MLRO Leader – UAE Regulator Liaison

BitOasis; Dubai; On-site; AED 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

BitOasis, the leading regulated crypto exchange in the Middle East, seeks a Senior Manager – Compliance Officer & MLRO to join the Dubai team. You will architect the CMS and AML/CFT frameworks, liaise with regulators, and report directly to the Board, shaping risk management and strategic compliance initiatives.

You will own the regulatory relationship, design comprehensive policies, and drive training to foster a strong compliance culture, ensuring resilient operations and timely regulatory

Qualifications

• A minimum of ten years of experience in a compliance, regulatory, or financial crime function, with at least three years in direct senior-level roles.
• Ability to pass regulator Fit and Proper assessments with a clean disciplinary history.
• Deep fluency in UAE virtual asset regulatory frameworks and UAE Federal AML Laws.
• Elite credentials (ACAMS, ICA Diploma in AML/GRC) are preferred.
• Hands-on expertise with blockchain analytics and forensic tools (Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM Labs).

Responsibilities

• Architect the compliance strategy and CMS policies for UAE regulatory alignment.
• Advise the Board with strategic insights, audits, and risk assessments.
• Serve as regulatory face, liaising with financial regulators and ensuring timely disclosures.
• Lead staff training on consumer protection, market conduct, and financial crime laws.
• Co-pilot BCDR frameworks to ensure resilient operations.

Skills

Senior-level experience

Regulatory knowledge UAE

ACAMS/ICA Diploma

Blockchain analytics tools

Executive communication

Education

ACAMS certification

ICA Diploma in AML / GRC

Tools

Chainalysis

Elliptic

TRM Labs

Job description

BitOasis, the leading regulated crypto exchange in the Middle East, seeks a Senior Manager – Compliance Officer & MLRO to join the Dubai team. You will architect the CMS and AML/CFT frameworks, liaise with regulators, and report directly to the Board, shaping risk management and strategic compliance initiatives.

You will own the regulatory relationship, design comprehensive policies, and drive training to foster a strong compliance culture, ensuring resilient operations and timely regulatory