Compliance Officer
CoinClan
UAE remoteFully remoteFull TimeMid LevelFinance & Banking
Posted 3 months ago3mo agoApply link checked 6 hours ago
Why we think you can apply
- Employer country
- United Arab Emirates
- Hiring model
- UAE-based role · the employer hires in the UAE
- Work from
- Anywhere in the UAE
- Time-zone overlap
- Gulf Standard Time · none needed
Posted 3 months ago · apply link checked 6 hours ago
About the role
Responsibilities
- Lead compliance for UAE operations, including P2P trading, marketing, and promotions
- Monitor UAE regulatory updates and translate them into internal policies and procedures
- Oversee AML/CFT controls, KYC/KYB, CDD, and EDD processes
- Review advertisements, sponsorships, and branding for regulatory compliance
- Act as liaison with UAE regulators, external counsel, banking partners, and law enforcement
- Deliver compliance training and prepare audit reports, risk assessments, and KPI summaries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- 3+ years of compliance, legal, or regulatory experience
- Strong knowledge of UAE financial and crypto regulations, including AML/CFT and VARA
- Experience in financial services, fintech, or crypto preferred
- Fluent English; Arabic proficiency a strong plus
- Strong analytical, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment and monitor activities evenings/weekends as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Qualified lawyer or compliance certification such as ICA or ACAMS
- Knowledge of blockchain technology and Web3
- Experience working with multinational teams
About the Company
CoinClan is a licensed and regulated cryptocurrency exchange operating across multiple countries. The company is expanding its UAE presence and focuses on building global crypto access with strong regulatory compliance.
What we look for
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- 3+ years in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles
- UAE financial and crypto regulations knowledge
- AML/CFT, KYC/KYB, CDD, EDD experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Fluent English
- Arabic proficiency a plus
- Compliance certification or qualified lawyer a plus
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