Chief Compliance Officer and MLRO, UAE
Zodia Custody
Posted a month ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Dubai
Experience
Executive
Benefits
Health InsuranceAnnual Leave
Required Skills
Job Description
About the Company Zodia Custody is the leading institution-first digital asset custodian established by Standard Chartered, Northern Trust, SBI Holdings and National Australia Bank. Our focus is on enabling institutional investors globally to navigate the digital asset future simply, safely, and without compromise. Through cutting-edge technology, custody solutions, governance, and compliance services, Zodia Custody meets the intricate needs of institutional investors.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer) and Compliance Officer for Zodia Custody’s operations within the ADGM pursuant to FSRA requirements and approval.
- Data Protection Officer as per applicable FSRA and UAE Regulatory requirements.
- Develop a Financial Crime and Compliance controls framework covering anti-financial crime (AML, Sanctions, Fraud, ABC, tax evasion), data privacy, conduct, conflicts of interest, amongst other core compliance areas.
- Lead the licensing initiatives for Zodia Custody in the UAE, including the FSRA license application.
- Primary liaison with the FSRA and other applicable UAE regulatory authorities.
- Oversee the effective operation of compliance and financial crime process operation, including executing 2nd line control sample testing.
- Collaborate with Group Compliance leadership to create strategic plans and guarantee the timely achievement of essential compliance initiatives and objectives.
- Establish and lead the compliance team for the UAE region.
- Execute client onboarding, screening and blockchain investigations, as well as other operational compliance-related tasks for UAE clients.
- Conduct risk assessments, and comprehensive training for UAE staff.
- Represent Zodia Custody at local market events, including participating as a speaker on panels.
Requirements
- More than 10+ years’ experience in a Senior level Financial Crime and Compliance role.
- Subject matter expert in UAE, ADGM and FSRA Financial Crime and Compliance requirements.
- Extensive knowledge of FSRA and other UAE applicable regulatory frameworks for digital asset firms.
- Experience in managing a team and acting in a leadership capacity.
- Based in ADGM or can regularly travel to ADGM for work.
- Experience working in a digital asset firm and/or have extensive knowledge of digital assets.
- Exceptional communication skills.
Benefits
- Private Health Insurance
- Performance Bonus
- ESOP shares
- 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)