MLRO: Build AML/CTF & Sanctions Program in ADGM

United States Digital Space LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC seeks an experienced compliance leader to serve as Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for its Abu Dhabi-based subsidiary. You will build the AML/CTF/PF/Sanctions program in a high-growth market and shape regulatory strategy with the FSRA of ADGM, balancing compliance with innovation.

You will own the entity's AML program, manage FSRA relationships, and advise business and product teams on local requirements within our global compliance framework.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of AML/CTF/PF compliance experience, including senior leadership roles.
• First-hand knowledge of UAE and Abu Dhabi financial services and AML regulations, including locally required regulatory exams and direct experience liaising with the FSRA or a comparable regulator.
• Track record of independently managing day-to-day compliance program operations, including regulatory audits and examinations.
• Demonstrated success building a compliance program from the ground up, including developing and administering internal controls with remote, global teams.
• Demonstrated experience engaging directly with regulators, vendors, and cross-functional internal stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions; cryptocurrency or fintech experience preferred.
• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements.

Responsibilities

• Own identification of AML/CTF/PF and Sanctions requirements applicable to the ADGM entity, maintain policies and procedures as regulatory and business requirements evolve, and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Monitor FSRA and UAE regulatory developments and lead implementation of necessary compliance changes with internal stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates to senior management and the entity's Board on the AML/CTF/PF/Sanctions program, escalating incidents and material issues promptly, and drive AML/CTF/PF training for local employees and Board members.
• Lead day-to-day regulatory communications with the FSRA, including notifications and comment letters, and oversee AML/CTF/PF risk assessments to confirm the adequacy of systems and controls.
• Own timely remediation of findings from internal audit, regulatory exams, and self-identified issues.
• Partner with Compliance and Product stakeholders to embed compliance into new products and market expansions, and with global teams to keep the AML/CTF/PF control environment consistent and integrated.

Skills

AML/CTF/PF compliance

Regulatory liaison

Regulatory audits

Internal controls

Cross-functional collaboration

AI governance

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC seeks an experienced compliance leader to serve as Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for its Abu Dhabi-based subsidiary. You will build the AML/CTF/PF/Sanctions program in a high-growth market and shape regulatory strategy with the FSRA of ADGM, balancing compliance with innovation.

You will own the entity's AML program, manage FSRA relationships, and advise business and product teams on local requirements within our global compliance framework.