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Compliance Director - UAE
Zodia Custody
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Full Time
Director
Onsite
2 weeks ago
AML/CFTSanctions ComplianceRegulatory ReportingBlockchain AnalyticsData ProtectionRisk Assessment
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About the Role
Zodia Custody seeks a Compliance Director to serve as the FSRA-approved COMLRO for its ADGM-regulated digital asset custodian. The role involves establishing a robust compliance framework, managing financial crime risks, and liaising with regulators.
Key Skills for This Role
AML/CFTSanctions ComplianceRegulatory ReportingBlockchain AnalyticsData ProtectionRisk Assessment
Responsibilities
- Serve as the FSRA approved Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for Zodia Custody's ADGM regulated entity
- Act as Data Protection Officer in accordance with ADGM Data Protection Regulations
- Design, implement and maintain a comprehensive Compliance and Financial Crime framework covering AML/CFT, sanctions, fraud, bribery and corruption, etc.
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of all mandatory FSRA regulatory returns, notifications and ad hoc information requests
- Oversee and execute client due diligence, sanctions screening, blockchain investigations and enhanced due diligence for UAE clients
- Primary liaison with the FSRA and other applicable UAE regulatory authorities
- Provide compliance oversight of material outsourcing and third party arrangements
- Partner with Risk and Technology teams to ensure compliance input into operational resilience frameworks
- Lead enterprise and product level risk assessments and deliver targeted compliance and financial crime training
Requirements
- 7+ years in a Financial Crime and Compliance role in a financial services firm
- Previous experience holding an approved COMLRO role with a firm and overseeing a compliance function
- Subject matter expert in UAE, ADGM and FSRA Financial Crime and Compliance requirements
- Extensive knowledge of FSRA and other UAE applicable regulatory frameworks for digital asset firms
- Experience in managing a team and acting in a leadership capacity
- Based in ADGM or can regularly travel to ADGM for work
- Strong interest in digital assets and understanding of digital assets and blockchain technology
- Resident of the UAE or hold a UAE passport
- Experience working in a digital asset firm and/or extensive knowledge of digital assets, preferably custody
Full Job Posting
Overview
- This is a full time role for a Compliance Director, performing the COMLRO role in the ADGM for an FSRA authorised digital asset custodian.
- The individual will be responsible for safeguarding Zodia against financial crime by establishing and maintaining a robust compliance framework, proactively managing regulatory requirements, and mitigating emerging risks.
- The ideal candidate is an experienced compliance professional with deep knowledge of financial crime and compliance regulations in traditional finance, along with experience or a strong interest in digital assets.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the FSRA‑approved Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for Zodia Custody's ADGM‑regulated entity
- Act as Data Protection Officer (or equivalent responsible person) in accordance with the ADGM Data Protection Regulations
- Design, implement and maintain a comprehensive Compliance and Financial Crime framework covering AML/CFT, sanctions, fraud, bribery and corruption, tax evasion, conduct risk, conflicts of interest, data protection and market integrity
- Development of policies, standards and processes to ensure adherence with all local regulatory requirements
- Ensure the timely and accurate submission of all mandatory FSRA regulatory returns, notifications and ad‑hoc information requests
- Oversee and, where required, execute client due diligence, sanctions screening, blockchain investigations and enhanced due diligence for UAE clients
- Primary liaison with the FSRA and other applicable UAE regulatory authorities
- Provide compliance oversight of material outsourcing and third‑party arrangements
- Partner with Risk and Technology teams to ensure compliance input into operational resilience frameworks, incident management, data localisation, retention and cyber‑risk considerations
- Overseeing the effective operation of compliance and financial crime process operations, including executing 2nd line control sample testing
- Collaborate with Group Compliance leadership to create strategic plans and guarantee timely achievement of compliance initiatives
- Lead enterprise and product‑level risk assessments and deliver targeted, role‑based compliance and financial crime training for UAE staff and senior management
Requirements
- 7+ years in a Financial Crime and Compliance role in a financial services firm, including previous experience holding an approved COMLRO role with a firm, and overseeing a compliance function
- A subject matter expert in UAE, ADGM and FSRA Financial Crime and Compliance requirements including but not limited to AML, CTF, Sanctions, ABC, conflicts of interest, data privacy and conduct
- Proactive and delivery‑focused, with a strong ability to engage directly in detailed tasks and execute efficiently
- Extensive knowledge of FSRA and other UAE applicable regulatory frameworks for digital asset firms and associated financial crime and compliance risks
- Experience in managing a team and acting in a leadership capacity
- Based in ADGM or can regularly travel to ADGM for work
- Exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and transparency across all levels of the organization
- Strong interest in digital assets and an understanding of digital assets and blockchain technology
- Resident of the UAE or hold a UAE passport
Desirable
- Experience working in a digital asset firm and/or have extensive knowledge of digital assets, preferably custody, and are proficient in utilising blockchain analytics tools
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Private health care
- Generous Annual Leave
- Life Insurance
- Flexible bank holidays
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