Head of Regulatory Affairs & Licensing (RWA Tokenization)

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• ⁠ ⁠Licensing & Statutory Approvals
• ⁠ ⁠VARA Management: Lead the end-to-end application process for VARA licenses (specifically Broker-Dealer).
• ⁠ ⁠RAK DAO Integration: Manage the setup and "legal wrapper" structures within RAK DAO, ensuring our DAO governance aligns with Ras Ras Ras Al Khaimah’scifice zone regulations.
• ⁠ ⁠Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for regulators, managing all inspections, audits, and "No Objection Certificate" (NOC) requests.
• ⁠ ⁠Compliance Framework Development
• ⁠ ⁠Rulebook Implementation: Translate VARA’s Compulsory Rulebooks (Compliance & Risk, AML/CFT, Cybersecurity, etc.) into actionable internal SOPs.
• ⁠ ⁠RWA Legal Structuring: Collaborate with legal counsel to ensure the "off-chain" asset (real estate, art, etc.) is perfectly mirrored by the "on-chain" token under UAE Law.
• ⁠ ⁠Investor Onboarding: Oversee the development of KYC/KYB and AML workflows that satisfy both UAE federal law and specific Virtual Asset standards.
• ⁠ ⁠Strategic Advisory
• ⁠ ⁠Product Roadmap Alignment: Advise the tech and product teams on how new features (e.g., secondary market trading or staking) impact our licensing perimeter.
• ⁠ ⁠Governance: Help establish the Board-level Risk and Compliance Committees required for regulated financial entities in Dubai.

Experience & Qualifications

• ⁠ ⁠6+ years of experience in legal, compliance, or regulatory affairs within Fintech, Blockchain, or Traditional Finance (Private Equity/REITs).
• ⁠ ⁠Proven Track Record: Direct experience in successfully obtaining licenses from VARA, ADGM (FSRA), or DIFC (DFSA).
• ⁠ ⁠RWA Knowledge: Deep understanding of the legal hurdles involved in fractionalizing physical assets (SPV structures, land registry integrations, etc.).
• ⁠ ⁠Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Finance, or a related field. Professional certifications (CAMS, ICA) are highly preferred.

Soft Skills

• ⁠ ⁠The "VARA Whisperer": Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to regulators clearly.
• ⁠ ⁠Entrepreneurial Grit: Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment where the regulatory "goalposts" are often moving.

Why Join Antweave?

• ⁠ ⁠Be at the forefront of the $16 Trillion RWA tokenization market.
• ⁠ ⁠Shape the regulatory landscape of the UAE’s most ambitious Web3 project.
• ⁠ ⁠Competitive salary + equity/token options.