Accelerator Program - Compliance

Responsibilities:

• Support the MLRO Office with day-to-day compliance administration and case tracking.


• Review KYC/CDD/EDD documentation for completeness and accuracy.


• Review transaction monitoring alerts and case escalations.


• Maintain compliance trackers, spreadsheets, and case logs with high accuracy.


• Help prepare evidence packs and documentation for internal reviews, audits, and regulatory examinations.


• Assist in drafting and updating compliance checklists, procedures, and training materials.


• Support record-keeping and document retention in line with VARA and internal requirements.


• Work confidentially on sensitive compliance matters and escalate issues promptly.


• Provide administrative support to the law enforcement liaison function under supervision, without directly handling law enforcement requests.


• Support client outreach for missing or expired KYC documents.


• Assist with periodic reviews, remediations, and customer file updates.


• Support the preparation of regulatory filings and VARA-related submissions under supervision.


• Assist with initial triage and documentation of transaction monitoring alerts.


• Gather supporting information for AML/CFT investigations and escalate to analysts/DMLRO.


• Support sanctions and blockchain analytics reviews using internal tools.


• Help prepare case summaries, timelines, and audit trails for suspicious activity reviews.


• Assist with management information (MI) reporting and trend analysis.

Requirements:

• Graduate in Law, Finance, Business, Compliance, Criminology, Economics, or a related field.


• Strong interest in crypto, blockchain, fintech, and VASP regulation.


• Basic understanding of AML/CFT, KYC/CDD, sanctions, and financial crime compliance.


• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.


• Strong written and verbal communication in English.


• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.


• Proactive, curious, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment.


• UAE/Dubai residency or ability to work in Dubai.