Compliance Officer (ADGM)

Job Description

Abu Dhabi Global Market (Adgm)

Financial Services Regulatory Authority (Fsra)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously enhance the compliance framework in line with ADGM regulations and FSRA rulebooks, including requirements applicable to virtual asset service providers (VASPs).
• Monitor and interpret regulatory developments, FSRA guidance, consultation papers, and enforcement trends; assess business impact and ensure timely implementation of regulatory changes.
• Oversee the preparation, submission, and maintenance of all regulatory filings, returns, notifications, and disclosures required by FSRA, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct independent compliance monitoring, internal reviews, and control effectiveness assessments across business functions; identify gaps and recommend remediation actions.
• Establish and deliver compliance training programs covering AML/CTF, sanctions, market conduct, and ADGM regulatory obligations.
• Act as the primary point of contact with FSRA for regulatory communications, inspections, and information requests.
• Investigate potential breaches, compliance incidents, and control failures; escalate to senior management and prepare regulatory notifications where required.
• Collaborate closely with product, legal, AML, risk, and operations teams to ensure new products, services, and initiatives are compliant with ADGM regulatory expectations.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of compliance experience within regulated financial institutions, fintechs, or virtual asset firms, preferably within ADGM or similar regulatory environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field; professional certifications such as ICA or ACAMS are preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ADGM/FSRA regulatory framework, including AML/CTF requirements, sanctions, KYC/CDD standards, and risk-based supervision.
• Proven ability to interpret regulatory rulebooks, assess compliance risks, and communicate effectively with regulators and senior stakeholders.
• Prior experience dealing with FSRA licensing, regulatory submissions, or supervisory engagement is highly desirable.