Head of Compliance, Middle East & Africa - Crypto Platform

Head of Compliance, Middle East & Africa - Crypto Platform

Our client, a global crypto platform, is seeking a Head of Compliance for Middle East and Africa. Acting as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) under UAE's Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA), you will oversee the implementation of compliance frameworks and address regulatory developments. You will front regulatory authorities, spearhead regulatory licensing matters and lead a lean team, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements across all relevant jurisdictions. This role will also involve close collaboration with leadership and technical teams during new product launches.

The ideal candidate will have more than 8 years of experience in regulated financial institutions or regulatory bodies and possess strong knowledge of compliance and AML regulations. Experience in e-money markets, payment services, digital assets or cryptocurrency is a prerequisite.

If you are interested in the role, do email your profile to [Confidential Information] to find out more. Due to high volume of applicants, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.