MLRO - ADGM (Crypto)

Location: United Arab Emirates. Remote-first, work-from-home arrangement may vary depending on the nature of the role and team.

Company

Binance is a global blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency exchange offering digital-asset trading, finance, payments, institutional services, education, and research.

What you will do

• Implement, maintain, and enhance the AML/CFT compliance framework in line with UAE AML laws, FSRA ADGM requirements, FATF standards, and virtual-asset regulations.
• Coordinate with free-zone and federal regulators during inspections, audits, regulatory reviews, and information requests.
• Oversee transaction monitoring, market surveillance, suspicious-activity escalations, and regulatory reporting.
• Support the development, calibration, and enhancement of automated monitoring systems, controls, dashboards, matrices, and management information.
• Provide updates and escalations to Senior Management and the Board, and maintain AML/CFT policies, procedures, controls, and risk assessments.
• Deliver AML/CFT training, explain regulatory developments, and contribute to broader financial-crime compliance initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of experience in compliance, AML/CFT, or regulatory affairs, preferably in crypto or related financial services across the MEASA region.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong familiarity with regional regulatory frameworks and authorities, including FSRA, CBUAE, SCA, and other relevant regulators.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, investigative, and risk-assessment capabilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating compliance risks.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex compliance matters to internal and external stakeholders.
• High ethical standards, discretion, integrity, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in compliance tools and case-management systems.

Nice to have

• Experience with blockchain analytics or forensic platforms such as Chainalysis or Elliptic.
• Experience in the crypto industry or related financial services across the MEASA region.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first, work-from-home arrangement, subject to the nature of the role and team.
• Competitive salary and company benefits.
• Global, user-centric organization with a flat structure and collaboration with international talent.
• Fast-paced, innovative environment with autonomy, career growth, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Equal opportunity workplace focused on diversity and inclusion.

Hiring process

• Applications may be supported by artificial-intelligence tools for reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, assessing responses, and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals.
• Final hiring decisions are made by humans.