Head of Compliance & MLRO

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a “compliance-by-design” framework for Alpaca’s ADGM-licensed brokerage services
• Chair the internal Compliance Committee and deliver quarterly reports to the Board
• Maintain a live register of all FSRA rules and update policies promptly following regulatory circulars
• Own the AML/CFT programme, conduct annual business-risk assessments, and file Suspicious Activity Reports
• Oversee virtual-asset controls, including blockchain analytics and "Travel Rule" compliance
• Implement and integrate reg-tech tools for KYC/AML, sanctions screening, and trade surveillance
• Act as the primary point of contact for FSRA onsite reviews and enforcement queries
• Manage incident and breach reporting, ensuring timely notification to regulators

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, or Business
• Recognized compliance credential (e.g., ICA, ACAMS, or CISI)
• Successful completion of the UAE Financial Rules & Regulations exam
• 7+ years of compliance/AML experience at a broker-dealer, custodian, or VASP
• 3+ years of experience in a senior regulated capacity
• Deep knowledge of FSRA Rulebooks (GEN, COBS, PRU, AML) and Virtual-Asset Guidance
• Fluency in both English and Arabic

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior registration as a Compliance Officer or MLRO with FSRA, DFSA, or SCA
• Hands-on experience with chain-analytics and FATF Travel-Rule gateways
• Familiarity with ISO 27001 or NIST cybersecurity frameworks
• Experience with cross-border brokerage or tokenized securities

Benefits

• Competitive salary and stock options
• Health benefits
• One-time USD $500 home-office setup stipend
• Monthly USD $150 stipend via Brex Card

About the Company

Alpaca is a US-headquartered self-clearing broker-dealer and brokerage infrastructure provider for stocks, ETFs, options, crypto, and fixed income. We serve hundreds of financial institutions across 40 countries through our institutional-grade APIs, supporting over 9 million brokerage accounts. Our mission is to open financial services to everyone on the planet.