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Compliance Officer, MLRO, CRO & RI
Webot
, UAE
Full Time
Director
Onsite
Compliance ManagementAML/CFTRisk ManagementVARA LicensingRegulatory LiaisonCAMS
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About the Role
Webot is seeking experienced regulatory experts to serve as Compliance Officer, MLRO, CRO, and Responsible Individual for its upcoming UAE entity. The role involves leading VARA licensing, establishing compliance and AML frameworks, and managing risk.
Key Skills for This Role
Compliance ManagementAML/CFTRisk ManagementVARA LicensingRegulatory LiaisonCAMS
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation and submission of licence applications under VARA or other virtual asset regulatory regimes
- Act as the primary liaison with regulators for all licence applications, regulatory submissions, and post authorisation supervisory engagements
- Establish and maintain the Compliance Management System (CMS)
- Draft and implement policies and procedures required under VARA Rulebooks or other virtual asset regulatory frameworks
- Develop and maintain AML/CFT frameworks
- Manage transaction monitoring and sanctions screening programmes
- Review and file Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs)
- Build and maintain enterprise risk management frameworks
- Serve as one of the approved Responsible Individuals under VARA requirements
Requirements
- Based in Dubai
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a compliance function, including at least 2 years of hands on AML/CFT experience
- Background in financial services, fintech, payments or virtual assets
- CAMS or equivalent AML qualification preferred
- Fluent English (required)
- Arabic (preferred)
- Previously served as Compliance Officer, MLRO, or Responsible Individual at a UAE licensed VASP, preferably VARA licensed; or directly participated in successful VARA licence applications
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About Webot
- Webot is a global virtual asset platform providing digital asset trading and related services to users worldwide. As part of our expansion strategy, we are establishing our UAE operations and pursuing a VASP licence from Dubai's VARA or other UAE virtual assets regulatory authorities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the preparation and submission of licence applications under VARA or other virtual asset regulatory regimes.
- Act as the primary liaison with regulators for all licence applications, regulatory submissions, and post authorisation supervisory engagements.
- Coordinate regulatory interviews, information requests and remediation actions.
- Manage external legal advisers, compliance consultants and auditors.
- Develop and maintain all regulatory documentation required for licensing.
- Establish and maintain the Compliance Management System (CMS).
- Draft and implement policies and procedures required under VARA Rulebooks or other virtual asset regulatory frameworks.
- Conduct compliance monitoring and testing.
- Report directly to the Board regarding compliance matters.
- Develop and maintain AML/CFT frameworks.
- Manage transaction monitoring and sanctions screening programmes.
- Review and file Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs).
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Based in Dubai.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a compliance function, including at least 2 years of hands on AML/CFT experience.
- Background in financial services, fintech, payments or virtual assets.
- CAMS or equivalent AML qualification preferred.
- Comfortable building compliance, AML and risk management frameworks from the ground up.
- Previously served as Compliance Officer, MLRO, or Responsible Individual at a UAE licensed VASP, preferably a VARA licensed VASP; or directly participated in one or more successful VARA licence applications.
- Fluent English (required).
- Arabic (preferred).
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