Head of Compliance

Blitzed · Dubai

Completely RemoteFull TimeLegal Services
Posted Yesterday

Job description

Responsibilities

  • Own licensing relationships and ensure ongoing compliance with license conditions
  • Design and implement the full AML/CTF framework prior to launch
  • Appoint and act as MLRO or formally oversee the MLRO function
  • Implement blockchain analytics and sanctions screening tools
  • Define risk-based KYC triggers and withdrawal review thresholds
  • Oversee suspicious activity reporting and regulator communication
  • Establish fraud detection, bonus abuse prevention, and payment risk controls
  • Ensure responsible gambling safeguards are embedded into product design
  • Build and lead the compliance team as the business scales
  • Provide structured risk reporting to the CEO and board

Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in gambling, fintech, or crypto compliance
  • Experience working at a large-scale operator
  • Proven experience acting as an MLRO or in an equivalent senior compliance role
  • Strong knowledge of AML, sanctions screening, and risk-based frameworks
  • Experience working with offshore licensing structures
  • Familiarity with blockchain analytics and crypto payment monitoring tools
  • Ability to operate commercially while maintaining disciplined risk management

Benefits

  • Opportunity to build a compliance function from the ground up
  • Executive-level impact in a high-growth crypto business
  • Direct influence on regulatory strategy and market expansion
  • Work alongside experienced operators with proven track records

About the Company

Blitzed is a crypto-first online casino preparing for launch under an offshore licensing framework. We are building the business with long-term scale in mind and are looking for leaders to design our regulatory backbone.

Skills & tools

AMLKYCBlockchainCompliance

What the team is looking for

Use this list as a quick fit check before you apply.

  1. 01Minimum 10 years experience in gambling, fintech, or crypto compliance
  2. 02Experience at a large-scale operator
  3. 03Experience acting as MLRO
  4. 04Knowledge of AML and sanctions screening
  5. 05Experience with offshore licensing structures
  6. 06Familiarity with blockchain analytics