Head of Non-AML Compliance (100% Remote UAE)

Head of Non-AML Compliance (100% Remote UAE)

Join Tether and Shape the Future of Digital Finance

At Tether, we're not just building products, we're pioneering a global financial revolution. Our cutting-edge solutions empower businesses from exchanges and wallets to payment processors and ATMs to seamlessly integrate reserve-backed tokens across blockchains. By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, Tether enables you to store, send, and receive digital tokens instantly, securely, and globally, all at a fraction of the cost. Transparency is the bedrock of everything we do, ensuring trust in every transaction.

Why Join Us

Our team is a global talent powerhouse, working remotely from every corner of the world. If you're passionate about making a mark in the fintech space, this is your opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds, pushing boundaries and setting new standards. We've grown fast, stayed lean, and secured our place as a leader in the industry.

If you have excellent English communication skills and are ready to contribute to the most innovative platform on the planet, Tether is the place for you.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) with a dotted reporting line to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Head of Non-AML Compliance (HNAC) will be responsible for overseeing non-AML regulated activities, as well as building, implementing, and overseeing all non-AML compliance risks including: fraud risk, whistleblowing, ethics, data handling, outsourcing, customer service/complaints handling, conflicts management, business continuity, and corporate governance, for the business globally. The incumbent will be expected to build a team to meet these goals.

The incumbent's responsibilities also include representing Tether in the UAE; reviewing local regulations, and interfacing with local regulators including the Central Bank of the UAE and other UAE regulatory bodies as may be required (e.g. VARA, FSRA, SCA, DFSA) in cooperation with the CCO and VP of Regulatory and Licensing.

In establishing standards, implementing procedures and fostering a Culture of Compliance, the HNAC ensures that the non-AML compliance programs within the organization are effective and efficient in identifying, preventing, detecting, and correcting non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

The HNAC provides reasonable assurance to the CCO and Senior Management that there are effective policies and procedures in place, which are well understood and respected by all company personnel and that the Company is complying with all regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the CCO to assess non-AML standards across the group business
• Collaborate with business teams to understand existing systems and controls and identify gaps
• Implement practical and robust standards across the group and develop timelines
• Assist in assessing the appropriateness of additional systems and controls and help prepare policies
• Ensure deadlines for implementation of systems and controls are met
• Develop the Annual Compliance Work Plan and conduct periodic reviews
• Implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Define requisite knowledge on existing and emerging regulatory compliance requirements
• Coordinate internal compliance reviews across the organization's verticals
• Provide advice and training on Compliance Matters to the organization
• Prepare and present clear and concise reports to the Board
• Notify the General Counsel of violations or suspected violations of compliance laws
• Secure and maintain documentation and records consistent with regulatory requirements
• Independently investigate and act on compliance matters
• Interact with regulators on compliance issues

Minimum Requirements:

• Strong legal or compliance background with at least 5 years relevant work experience
• University education
• Minimum demonstrated experience in a senior international compliance role
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience on the concept, evaluation and mitigation of compliance risks
• Experience working for a regulatory agency (preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated critical-thinking skills
• Experience managing people and interfacing with multiple teams
• Advanced organizational understanding and management of change
• Experience in interacting with regulators