Compliance Officer

The Role:

We are looking for a Senior Compliance Analyst to join our compliance team in Abu Dhabi. You will play a key role in transaction monitoring, AML investigations, KYC/KYT reviews, and compliance framework enhancement within a regulated environment.

What You'll Do:

Transaction Monitoring & Investigations

- Conduct real-time and post-trade transaction monitoring to identify suspicious activity, market manipulation, sanctions exposure, and other AML/market abuse risks

- Review and investigate alerts generated by monitoring systems; escalate cases as necessary

- Assist with AML investigations, internal reporting, audit requests, and regulatory inquiries

 KYC/KYT & Client Management

- Review KYC/KYT onboarding cases and complete reviews in a timely manner

- Perform ongoing client monitoring and periodic reviews to ensure AML/CFT compliance

Compliance Framework Enhancement

- Support the enhancement of AML/CTF frameworks, compliance policies, monitoring rules, and internal procedures

- Work closely with Product and Technology teams to improve compliance systems, onboarding flows, and monitoring tools

- Coordinate with Operations and other internal teams to resolve compliance or onboarding-related issues efficiently

- Ensure compliance processes align with UAE regulatory requirements (ADGM, FSRA, VARA, SCA, CBUAE)

What We're Looking For:

- 3+ years of experience in transaction monitoring, AML, KYC onboarding, or compliance within crypto, fintech, banking, or financial services

- Degree in Law, Finance, Economics, Business, Data Science, or a related field preferred

- Understanding of AML/CTF requirements and UAE regulatory frameworks (ADGM, FSRA, VARA, SCA, CBUAE)

- Familiarity with crypto markets and monitoring tools (Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM Labs) preferred

- Transaction monitoring experience highly preferred

- Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills

- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, startup environment

Transaction monitoring experience is highly preferred. Fast learners without extensive onboarding experience are also encouraged to apply. As this is a startup environment, we are looking for someone who is proactive, driven, and able to work independently. If you can demonstrate that you are capable of completing tasks efficiently and getting things done properly, we would love to hear from you.