Compliance Manager - VARA Regulated
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About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to lead and oversee the organization's regulatory compliance framework, ensuring compliance with VARA regulations, UAE AML/CTF laws, and internal governance standards.
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Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain the company's compliance framework in accordance with VARA regulations and applicable UAE laws
- Act as primary liaison with regulatory authorities, including VARA, and manage all regulatory communications and submissions
- Lead AML, CTF, sanctions screening, KYC, CDD, and EDD programs
- Oversee transaction monitoring and investigate suspicious transactions, ensuring timely escalation and regulatory reporting
- Conduct periodic compliance risk assessments and implement appropriate controls
- Prepare and submit regulatory reports, compliance certifications, and statutory filings
- Provide compliance guidance and regulatory advice on new products, services, and business initiatives
- Design and deliver compliance awareness and regulatory training programs
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Risk Management, or related discipline
- Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA Diploma, CRCM, or equivalent (preferred)
- Minimum 5 8 years of compliance experience within fintech, virtual assets, cryptocurrency, banking, financial services, or regulated industry
- Demonstrated experience with VARA regulations and UAE AML/CTF requirements
- Proven experience managing regulatory inspections, compliance monitoring programs, and regulatory reporting
Full Job Posting
About the Role
- Our client is seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to lead and oversee the organization's regulatory compliance framework.
- This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with VARA regulations, UAE AML/CTF regulations, sanctions obligations, and internal governance standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain the company's compliance framework in accordance with VARA regulations and applicable UAE laws.
- Act as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities, including VARA, and manage all regulatory communications, submissions, and reporting.
- Monitor ongoing compliance with licensing conditions, regulatory obligations, and internal policies.
- Stay informed of regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business.
- Lead the company's AML, CTF, sanctions screening, KYC, CDD, and EDD programs.
- Oversee transaction monitoring activities and investigate suspicious transactions.
- Conduct periodic compliance risk assessments and implement appropriate controls.
- Review, develop, and update compliance policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
- Prepare and submit regulatory reports, compliance certifications, and statutory filings.
- Coordinate regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
- Provide compliance guidance and regulatory advice on new products, services, and business initiatives.
- Design and deliver compliance awareness and regulatory training programs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
- Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA Diploma, CRCM, or equivalent are highly preferred.
- Minimum of 5–8 years of compliance experience within fintech, virtual assets, cryptocurrency, banking, financial services, or another regulated industry.
- Demonstrated experience working with VARA regulations and UAE AML/CTF regulatory requirements.
- Proven experience managing regulatory inspections, compliance monitoring programs, and regulatory reporting.
- Previous experience with a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) is highly desirable.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of VARA regulations and the UAE regulatory framework for financial services and virtual assets.
- Expertise in AML/CTF compliance, financial crime prevention, sanctions compliance, and transaction monitoring.
- Regulatory reporting and regulator relationship management.
- Compliance monitoring, testing, and risk assessment.
- Policy and procedure development.
- Corporate governance and internal controls.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
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