Compliance Officer – Virtual Asset / RWA Platform

Location: Dubai, UAE
Reports to: CEO / Board of Directors

About OneAsset

OneAsset is a pioneering Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization platform that fractionalizes institutional-grade commercial real estate on the blockchain. Fully aligned with the Dubai VARA regulatory framework, we offer global investors secure, transparent, and borderless access to high-quality real estate through tokenization.

We are seeking a Compliance Officer to lead our compliance and risk management framework as we secure our VARA license and scale our operations in the UAE and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Licensing

• Act as the primary liaison with Dubai VARA, DIFC, and other relevant authorities.

• Lead and manage the company's VARA license application process.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable virtual asset, RWA, and AML regulations in Dubai and globally.

Policy & Framework Development

• Develop and maintain internal compliance policies, AML/KYC/CFT frameworks, and risk management procedures.

• Align policies with FATF guidelines, DFSA/DIFC requirements, and VARA standards.

• Conduct regular compliance audits and risk assessments.

KYC, AML & Transaction Monitoring

• Oversee investor onboarding, KYC verification, and wallet/transaction monitoring.

• Establish escalation procedures for suspicious activity.

• Manage relationships with third-party KYC/AML service providers.

Training & Governance

• Conduct internal compliance training for staff and leadership.

• Advise management on regulatory updates, risks, and obligations.

• Prepare regular reports for the board and regulators.

Crypto & Tokenization Oversight

• Monitor blockchain activity, token issuance, and secondary market trades for compliance.

• Collaborate with legal and tech teams to ensure smart contracts and platform processes meet regulatory standards.

• Safeguard investor protection through proper disclosures and risk reporting.

Requirements

Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, Business, or related field (Master's preferred).

• 5+ years in financial compliance, regulatory affairs, or risk management.

• Proven experience with AML/KYC/CFT policies in a regulated financial institution or fintech.

• Strong knowledge of FATF, UAE SCA/DFSA/VARA requirements and best practices.

Preferred:

• Exposure to crypto, blockchain, or tokenization projects.

• Experience in applying for financial or virtual asset licenses in the UAE or abroad.

• Professional certification (CAMS, ICA, or equivalent).

Key Skills

• Strong understanding of financial regulations and digital asset compliance.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills for regulatory interaction.

• Analytical and detail-oriented with strong risk management capabilities.

• Ability to operate independently and strategically in a fast-moving Web3 environment.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead compliance for a first-of-its-kind RWA platform in Dubai.

• Competitive salary + performance incentives.

• Work with an experienced founding team bridging real estate, finance, and Web3.

• Career growth in the rapidly evolving virtual assets industry.