Compliance Specialist

Company Overview

Responsibilities

• Conduct AML/CFT, sanctions, and financial crime investigations and escalate complex cases.
• Draft and submit SARs to the relevant Financial Intelligence Unit on behalf of the MLRO.
• Upload, track, and manage Law Enforcement Requests through internal systems.
• Support licensing applications, renewals, and regulatory engagements with VARA, CBUAE, and FSRA.
• Investigate suspicious activity, account anomalies, and potential policy breaches.
• Design, implement, and maintain the internal case management framework, including governance, controls, testing, and reporting standards.
• Perform KYC, CDD, and EDD reviews for retail and corporate clients, including high-risk onboarding cases.
• Review blockchain analytics findings and crypto-to-fiat transaction monitoring alerts.
• Establish SOPs and quality assurance standards across compliance investigations and reporting.
• Liaise with law enforcement and regulatory authorities regarding production orders and information requests.
• Support the MLRO and senior compliance leadership on projects and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant AML/CFT, financial crime investigations, or KYC/EDD experience in a financial institution, crypto exchange, or regulated fintech.
• Hands-on experience drafting and submitting STRs or SARs to relevant Financial Intelligence Units.