Head of Compliance – MLRO

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🕒 March 18

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BTSE

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51 - 200 employees

💰 Series A on 2020-12

BTSE is a leading digital asset exchange that offers a simple and secure way to trade cryptocurrencies. As the go-to exchange for all things crypto, BTSE is one of the top trusted crypto platforms for institutions, retail users and first-time traders. BTSE has developed multiple trading technologies that have been adopted across the industry, setting new standards for excellence and innovation in the world of digital asset trading. Additionally, BTSE licenses its industry-leading technology to exchanges worldwide through its white label exchange solutions, strengthening the BTSE ecosystem and bridging traditional finance with digital assets everywhere.

📋 Description

• Act as BTSE Dubai’s principal contact for VARA, Central Bank of the UAE, FIU, and other relevant authorities. • Lead and manage all regulatory filings, notifications, inspections, and correspondence. • Ensure timely implementation of new or updated regulations, circulars, and guidance issued by VARA or other supervisory bodies. • Represent the firm in regulatory meetings and audits, ensuring all inquiries are addressed promptly and accurately. • Serve as the designated MLRO for the Dubai entity. • Oversee customer due diligence (CDD/KYC), transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, investigations, and suspicious transaction reporting in line with Federal Decree-Law No. (20) of 2018 and Cabinet Decision No. (10) of 2019. • Maintain and update the AML/CTF framework, including policies, procedures, and risk assessments tailored to the virtual asset sector. • Ensure all employees receive adequate AML/CTF and compliance training, including onboarding and annual refreshers. • Conduct periodic internal compliance reviews and testing to assess control effectiveness and recommend improvements. • Develop and maintain BTSE Dubai’s compliance policy framework, ensuring alignment with BTSE Group standards. • Provide strategic compliance and regulatory advice to management and product teams on new initiatives, business models, and partnerships. • Participate in risk committees, ensuring that compliance risks are properly identified, documented, and mitigated. • Oversee the data protection and regulatory reporting functions in collaboration with legal and risk counterparts. • Maintain detailed records of compliance monitoring activities, breaches, and remedial actions. • Prepare periodic compliance and AML reports for the Board and the Group Chief Compliance Officer. • Establish and track Key Compliance Indicators (KCIs) to measure program effectiveness. • Lead the annual review of the entity’s Risk Assessment and Compliance Monitoring Plan.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred). • Minimum 7–10 years of compliance and AML/CTF experience within financial services, fintech, or virtual asset/crypto industries. • Deep understanding of UAE regulatory landscape (VARA, CBUAE, DFSA, FSRA) and related AML/CTF obligations. • Proven experience dealing directly with regulators and leading compliance programs in the UAE. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements. • Native-level Arabic proficiency, with strong written and verbal communication skills in English. • UAE citizenship is required for this role, along with legal authorization to work locally.