Deputy MLRO - ADGM
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About the Role
Binance is seeking a Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (DMLRO) to support the MLRO in ensuring compliance with AML/CFT and virtual asset regulatory requirements in the UAE.
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Responsibilities
- Support the MLRO in implementing, maintaining, and enhancing the AML/CFT compliance framework in line with UAE AML laws and applicable regulatory guidance
- Assist in ensuring ongoing compliance with FATF standards and virtual asset specific regulatory expectations
- Coordinate with free zone and federal regulators in relation to inspections, audits, regulatory reviews, and information requests
- Support local oversight of global compliance processes and procedures, including transaction monitoring (fiat and on chain) and market surveillance
- Oversee day to day transaction monitoring alerts and investigate unusual or potentially suspicious activity
- Draft Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) for review and submission by the MLRO to the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit via goAML
- Support the development, calibration, and enhancement of automated monitoring systems and controls
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating AML/CFT policies, procedures, controls, and risk assessments
- Deliver AML/CFT training and awareness sessions to staff and provide ongoing guidance on regulatory developments and compliance obligations
- Support broader compliance initiatives and contribute to the strengthening of the firm's financial crime compliance framework
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of experience in compliance, AML/CFT, or regulatory affairs, preferably within financial services or related industries across the MEASA region
- Strong familiarity with regional regulatory frameworks and regulators, including FSRA, CBUAE, SCA, and other relevant authorities
- Strong attention to detail with a highly analytical and investigative mindset
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex compliance matters clearly
- High ethical standards, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity
- Proficiency in compliance tools, case management systems, and blockchain analytics / forensic platforms such as Chainalysis or Elliptic is an advantage
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, Business Administration, or a related field
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and risk assessment capabilities
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines
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About Binance
- Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users.
- We are trusted by 300+ million people in 100+ countries for our industry leading security, user fund transparency, trading engine speed, deep liquidity, and an unmatched portfolio of digital asset products.
- Binance offerings range from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional services, Web3 features, and more.
Role Overview
- The Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (DMLRO) will support the MLRO in ensuring compliance with applicable AML/CFT and virtual asset regulatory requirements in the UAE, including relevant frameworks issued by the FSRA, with potential scope for broader regional responsibilities over time.
- This role will assist in implementing and maintaining a robust AML/CFT compliance framework aligned with UAE AML laws, applicable regulatory guidance, and international standards, including FATF expectations for virtual asset businesses.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the MLRO in implementing, maintaining, and enhancing the AML/CFT compliance framework in line with UAE AML laws and applicable regulatory guidance.
- Assist in ensuring ongoing compliance with FATF standards and virtual asset specific regulatory expectations.
- Coordinate with free zone and federal regulators in relation to inspections, audits, regulatory reviews, and information requests.
- Support local oversight of global compliance processes and procedures, including transaction monitoring (fiat and on chain) and market surveillance.
- Oversee day to day transaction monitoring alerts and investigate unusual or potentially suspicious activity.
- Draft Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) for review and submission by the MLRO to the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit via goAML.
- Support the development, calibration, and enhancement of automated monitoring systems and controls.
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating AML/CFT policies, procedures, controls, and risk assessments.
- Deliver AML/CFT training and awareness sessions to staff and provide ongoing guidance on regulatory developments and compliance obligations.
- Support broader compliance initiatives and contribute to the strengthening of the firm's financial crime compliance framework.
Requirements
- Strong attention to detail with a highly analytical and investigative mindset.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex compliance matters clearly to both internal and external stakeholders.
- High ethical standards, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
- Proficiency in compliance tools, case management systems, and blockchain analytics / forensic platforms such as Chainalysis or Elliptic is an advantage.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in compliance, AML/CFT, or regulatory affairs, preferably within financial services or related industries across the MEASA region.
- Strong familiarity with regional regulatory frameworks and regulators, including FSRA, CBUAE, SCA, and other relevant authorities.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and risk assessment capabilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating compliance risks.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
Why Binance
- Shape the future with the world's leading blockchain ecosystem
- Collaborate with world class talent in a user centric global organization with a flat structure
- Tackle unique, fast paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment
- Thrive in a results driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
- Competitive salary and company benefits
- Work from home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)
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