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head of ethics and compliance

Omada Rail Systems

<div><ul><li>Legal
</li></ul><ul><li>Permanent Contract
</li></ul><ul><li>Mid-Senior Level
</li></ul><ul><li>Dubai</li></ul></div>
 <div>About Us 


Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development.

Our 22,000 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group&rsquo;s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis&rsquo; long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers. 


About the Role 


The Ethics and Compliance Manager for Middle East &amp; South Asia will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and enhancing the company&rsquo;s ethics and compliance systems and framework across the region, as well as interfacing with the Group, French and EU requirements. This role ensures adherence to local and international laws, regulations, and internal policies, while fostering a culture of integrity and ethical conduct. This is a management role, responsible for being able to develop an agenda, identifying and setting standards and objectives, and being able to navigate the various elements of the local and global business to ensure these objectives are obtained.

Regional Compliance Oversight:
<ul>
<li>Lead compliance initiatives across Middle East and South Asia, ensuring alignment with local regulations, global standards and France/EU frameworks.</li>
<li>Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on business operations.</li>
</ul>
Stakeholder Engagement:
<ul>
<li>Collaborating with executive leadership in Dubai, regional leadership across relevant countries, and legal counterparts in France to harmonize compliance strategies and support business growth.</li>
</ul>
Policy Implementation &amp; Training:
<ul>
<li>Roll out compliance policies and procedures, including anti-bribery, anti-corruption, data protection, and trade compliance.</li>
<li>Conduct training sessions and awareness programs for employees and third parties.</li>
</ul>
Risk Assessment &amp; Mitigation:
<ul>
<li>Perform periodic compliance risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.</li>
<li>Support internal audits and investigations related to compliance matters.</li>
</ul>
Third-Party Due Diligence:
<ul>
<li>Oversee due diligence processes for vendors, partners, and agents.</li>
<li>Ensure third-party compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations.</li>
</ul>
Reporting &amp; Documentation:
<ul>
<li>Maintain accurate records of compliance activities, investigations, and risk assessments.</li>
<li>Prepare periodic reports for senior management and regulatory bodies.</li>
</ul>
Internal Investigations &amp; Reporting:
<ul>
<li>Overseeing internal audits and investigations, ensuring transparency and accountability in line with both UAE and French standards.</li>
</ul>
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
<ul>
<li>Work closely with Legal, HR, Finance, and Operations to embed compliance into business processes.</li>
<li>Act as a regional point of contact for compliance-related queries and escalations.</li></ul> 


What do we need from you 

<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law, Business, or related field; Master&rsquo;s or professional certification (e.g., CCEP, ICA) preferred.</li>
<li>Minimum 8-10 years of experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles, preferably in multinational environments.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of regional regulatory landscapes (especially UAE, KSA, India, Egypt, Qatar etc.).</li>
<li>Experience in managing and delivering ethics and compliance programs, tools and training across diverse jurisdictions.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul> 


What's in it for you? 

<ul>
<li>Detailed working knowledge of legal, regulatory and compliance frameworks impacting Middle East and South Asia</li>
<li>Detailed working knowledge of International Financial Institutions, and their compliance programs.</li>
<li>Proven ability to develop and deliver tailored campaigns, training and tools to change behaviours at all levels throughout the organisation</li>
<li>Must be able to work independently and problem solve, but understand how to engage with people throughout the organisation and work in collaborative manner.</li>
<li>Attention to detail and excellent project management skills</li></ul></div>

Ethics and Compliance Manager

Egis

<div>
 
 Company Description
 
 
 
 Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development.
 
 
 Our 22,000 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.
 
 
 With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group&rsquo;s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis&rsquo; long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 The Ethics and Compliance Manager for Middle East &amp; South Asia will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and enhancing the company&rsquo;s ethics and compliance systems and framework across the region, as well as interfacing with the Group, French and EU requirements. This role ensures adherence to local and international laws, regulations, and internal policies, while fostering a culture of integrity and ethical conduct. This is a management role, responsible for being able to develop an agenda, identifying and setting standards and objectives, and being able to navigate the various elements of the local and global business to ensure these objectives are obtained.
 
 
 
 Regional Compliance Oversight:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead compliance initiatives across Middle East and South Asia, ensuring alignment with local regulations, global standards and France/EU frameworks.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on business operations.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Stakeholder Engagement:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Collaborating with executive leadership in Dubai, regional leadership across relevant countries, and legal counterparts in France to harmonize compliance strategies and support business growth.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Policy Implementation &amp; Training:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Roll out compliance policies and procedures, including anti-bribery, anti-corruption, data protection, and trade compliance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct training sessions and awareness programs for employees and third parties.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Risk Assessment &amp; Mitigation
 
 :
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Perform periodic compliance risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support internal audits and investigations related to compliance matters.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Third-Party Due Diligence:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Oversee due diligence processes for vendors, partners, and agents.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure third-party compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Reporting &amp; Documentation:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Maintain accurate records of compliance activities, investigations, and risk assessments.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare periodic reports for senior management and regulatory bodies.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Internal Investigations &amp; Reporting:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Overseeing internal audits and investigations, ensuring transparency and accountability in line with both UAE and French standards.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Cross-Functional Collaboration:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Work closely with Legal, HR, Finance, and Operations to embed compliance into business processes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Act as a regional point of contact for compliance-related queries and escalations.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law, Business, or related field; Master&rsquo;s or professional certification (e.g., CCEP, ICA) preferred.
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum 8-10 years of experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles, preferably in multinational environments.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong understanding of regional regulatory landscapes (especially UAE, KSA, India, Egypt, Qatar etc.).
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in managing and delivering ethics and compliance programs, tools and training across diverse jurisdictions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Additional Information
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Detailed working knowledge of legal, regulatory and compliance frameworks impacting Middle East and South Asia
 </li>
 <li>
 Detailed working knowledge of International Financial Institutions, and their compliance programs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven ability to develop and deliver tailored campaigns, training and tools to change behaviours at all levels throughout the organisation
 </li>
 <li>
 Must be able to work independently and problem solve, but understand how to engage with people throughout the organisation and work in collaborative manner.
 </li>
 <li>
 Attention to detail and excellent project management skills
 
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Egis Group

<div>Company Description 
Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development.
Our 22,000 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.
With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group&rsquo;s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis&rsquo; long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers. 
Job Description 
The Ethics and Compliance Manager for Middle East &amp; South Asia will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and enhancing the company&rsquo;s ethics and compliance systems and framework across the region, as well as interfacing with the Group, French and EU requirements. This role ensures adherence to local and international laws, regulations, and internal policies, while fostering a culture of integrity and ethical conduct. This is a management role, responsible for being able to develop an agenda, identifying and setting standards and objectives, and being able to navigate the various elements of the local and global business to ensure these objectives are obtained.
Regional Compliance Oversight:<ul><li>
Lead compliance initiatives across Middle East and South Asia, ensuring alignment with local regulations, global standards and France/EU frameworks.</li><li>
Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on business operations.</li></ul>
Stakeholder Engagement:<ul><li>
Collaborating with executive leadership in Dubai, regional leadership across relevant countries, and legal counterparts in France to harmonize compliance strategies and support business growth.</li></ul>
Policy Implementation &amp; Training:<ul><li>
Roll out compliance policies and procedures, including anti-bribery, anti-corruption, data protection, and trade compliance.</li><li>
Conduct training sessions and awareness programs for employees and third parties.</li></ul>
Risk Assessment &amp; Mitigation:<ul><li>
Perform periodic compliance risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.</li><li>
Support internal audits and investigations related to compliance matters.</li></ul>
Third-Party Due Diligence:<ul><li>
Oversee due diligence processes for vendors, partners, and agents.</li><li>
Ensure third-party compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations.</li></ul>
Reporting &amp; Documentation:<ul><li>
Maintain accurate records of compliance activities, investigations, and risk assessments.</li><li>
Prepare periodic reports for senior management and regulatory bodies.</li></ul>
Internal Investigations &amp; Reporting:<ul><li>
Overseeing internal audits and investigations, ensuring transparency and accountability in line with both UAE and French standards.</li></ul>
Cross-Functional Collaboration:<ul><li>
Work closely with Legal, HR, Finance, and Operations to embed compliance into business processes.</li><li>
Act as a regional point of contact for compliance-related queries and escalations.</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law, Business, or related field; Master&rsquo;s or professional certification (e.g., CCEP, ICA) preferred.</li><li>
Minimum 8-10 years of experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles, preferably in multinational environments.</li><li>
Strong understanding of regional regulatory landscapes (especially UAE, KSA, India, Egypt, Qatar etc.).</li><li>
Experience in managing and delivering ethics and compliance programs, tools and training across diverse jurisdictions.</li><li>
Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul> 

Additional Information 
<ul><li>
Detailed working knowledge of legal, regulatory and compliance frameworks impacting Middle East and South Asia</li><li>
Detailed working knowledge of International Financial Institutions, and their compliance programs.</li><li>
Proven ability to develop and deliver tailored campaigns, training and tools to change behaviours at all levels throughout the organisation</li><li>
Must be able to work independently and problem solve, but understand how to engage with people throughout the organisation and work in collaborative manner.</li><li>
Attention to detail and excellent project management skills</li></ul></div>

Confidential

<div>
 
 About the Role
 
 
 
 
 
 We are seeking a highly experienced, hands-on Head of Regulatory and Compliance with extensive global telecommunications regulatory experience to lead regulatory affairs and compliance across multiple international markets. Based in Dubai, this role requires a proactive leader who not only shapes regulatory strategy but also drives practical compliance execution across diverse jurisdictions.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 Regulatory Strategy &amp; Hands-on Execution
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead and execute comprehensive regulatory strategies across multiple countries, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regional/local regulations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Stay ahead of global telecom regulatory trends and ensure the company&rsquo;s operations remain fully compliant and competitive.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage licensing, spectrum, and regulatory filings with precision and timeliness in all operating markets.
 </li>
 <li>
 Act as the primary point of contact for regulators, government agencies, and industry associations globally.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Compliance Management &amp; Risk Mitigation
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Develop and maintain a hands-on, pragmatic compliance framework that addresses complex telecom regulatory requirements across various regions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct regular compliance audits and risk assessments, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement.
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee compliance with anti-bribery, data privacy, competition law, and other relevant regulations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead training programs to build compliance awareness across the global organization.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Cross-Market Coordination &amp; Leadership
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Collaborate closely with Legal, Commercial, Finance, and Technology teams to embed regulatory requirements into all business functions and initiatives globally.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support new market entries, joint ventures, and acquisitions with regulatory due diligence and compliance support.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage regulatory investigations, audits, and disputes worldwide, coordinating with external counsel and regulators.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Team Building &amp; Development
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Build, lead, and mentor a strong, geographically dispersed regulatory and compliance team.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive operational excellence and ensure all team members maintain up-to-date regulatory knowledge.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law, Telecommunications, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum of 10 years&rsquo; progressive, hands-on experience in telecommunications regulatory affairs and compliance, including multi-market and global exposure.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven expertise managing telecom regulatory frameworks across different countries and regions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong track record in licensing, spectrum management, regulatory filings, and compliance enforcement.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience working directly with regulators and industry bodies at the regional and international level.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with compliance tools, audit procedures, and risk frameworks.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Key Competencies
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Hands-on leadership: Actively involved in regulatory compliance and filings.
 </li>
 <li>
 Global perspective: Skilled at managing multi-jurisdictional regulatory requirements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strategic and operational: Balances big-picture regulatory strategy with day-to-day execution.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communicator: Effectively engages with regulators, executives, and teams worldwide.
 </li>
 <li>
 Problem solver: Proactively identifies and mitigates regulatory risks.
 </li>
 <li>
 Integrity and ethics: Upholds strong compliance and ethical standards.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Why Join Us
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead regulatory and compliance functions in a dynamic, fast-growing global telecommunications company headquartered in Dubai.
 </li>
 <li>
 Shape regulatory strategies and compliance culture across diverse international markets.
 </li>
 <li>
 Join an executive team focused on integrity, innovation, and operational excellence.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Head of Regulatory and Compliance

Alfa Laval

<div>
 Alfa Laval is looking for a Head &ndash; Legal &amp; Compliance MEA
 
 
 At Alfa Laval, we always go that extra mile to overcome the toughest challenges. Our driving force is to accelerate success for our customers, people, and planet. You can only achieve that by having dedicated people with a curious mind. Curiosity is the spark behind great ideas. And great ideas drive progress.
 
 
 As a member of our team, you thrive in a truly diverse and inclusive workplace based on care and empowerment. You are here to make a difference. Constantly building bridges to the future with sustainable solutions that have an impact on our planet&rsquo;s most urgent problems. Making the world a better place. Every day.
 
 
 At Alfa Laval, we drive progress by offering sustainable solutions in energy, environment, and food &ndash; and the Middle East &amp; Africa (MEA) region plays a vital role in that journey.
 
 
 With a growing footprint across more than 40 countries, Alfa Laval MEA supports customers across key sectors such as energy, marine, food processing, water treatment, and heavy industries. Our presence is anchored by strategic hubs in the UAE (regional headquarters), Saudi Arabia, Qatar, South Africa, Angola, Egypt, and Kenya, along with strong service and distribution networks throughout the region.
 
 
 As industries in MEA transform and grow, Alfa Laval is at the forefront &ndash; delivering cutting-edge technologies, localized support, and customer-centric innovation. We are investing in people, digitalization, and sustainability to shape a smarter, more resilient future for the region.
 
 
 Joining Alfa Laval MEA means being part of a diverse, dynamic, and purpose-driven team, working closely with customers to create real impact &ndash; today and for generations to come
 
 
 We are now looking for a for an Inspirational leader to spearheading
 
 Legal
 
 
 function
 
 in MEA , partnering closely with the business leaders and managers.
 
 
 
 Role Description
 
 
 
 You will be a member of Management team, directly reporting to Cluster President of Alfa Laval MEA.
 
 
 Moreover, you will be responsible for leading, developing and securing a high performing team in line with the Alfa Laval culture.
 
 
 
 Organization Chart
 
 
 
 We are seeking a dynamic and experienced legal professional to join our team. This role is responsible for developing and implementing legal strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives. The ideal candidate will provide proactive legal advice to support decision-making across various business segments, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 Provide legal expertise and support in either a specific legal competence area (specialist competence) and/or all fields of business and commercial law (generalist competence area), including commercial contracts, R&amp;D, product liability, M&amp;A and intellectual property (except for patent and design) through sound commercial, legal and ethical risk assessments.
 
 
 Proactively partner with and advise management on potential legal matters to maximize business opportunities.
 
 
 Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts Implementing and actively participating in the continuous improvement of related policies and processes, template agreements, and supporting tools.
 
 
 Educating business colleagues in legal competence areas and/or commercial contract, corporate governance and ethics and ensuring knowledge sharing within the legal and compliance team.
 
 
 Managing and coordinating disputes and litigations in liaison with external counsels.
 
 
 Keep updated on legislative trends and changes, and support the business to mitigate risks, which may affect the business
 
 
 
 To contribute effectively to our business, you will require these essential skills
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 LLB/LLM from a recognized law university with 10&ndash;12 years of progressive legal experience.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong working knowledge of labour laws across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar is highly preferred.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven experience and capability in leading and developing a high-performing legal and compliance team of two / three professionals.
 </li>
 <li>
 Fluency in Arabic is essential for effective stakeholder engagement.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven track record of managing legal affairs within a multinational organization.
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated experience in negotiating and structuring complex commercial agreements with global entities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong commercial orientation with the ability to align legal strategy to business objectives and build trusted partnerships across functions.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Reporting Relationship
 
 
 
 This role reports to the Cluster President MEA
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Dubai / Abu Dhabi / Al Khobar
 
 
 "We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status."
</div>

Head of Legal & Compliance

Client of Aventus Global Talent

Title: Head of Regulatory Compliance &amp; AssuranceLocation: Dubaibr&gt;
 
Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Develop and maintain a regulatory compliance framework and obligations register</li>
<li>Serve as the main liaison with UAE and international regulators</li>
<li>Lead compliance monitoring, thematic reviews, and remediation efforts</li>
<li>Manage regulatory filings, license renewals, inspections, and attestations</li>
<li>Update compliance policies and advise on emerging regulatory issues (e.g., crypto, tokenization)</li>
<li>Conduct risk assessments, horizon scanning, and review control designs</li>
<li>Design and deliver compliance training to executives and staff</li>
<li>Supervise the compliance team and report to senior risk and compliance committees</li>
<li>Ensure alignment with CBUAE, SCA, and VARA rulebooks and requirements</li>
</ul>

Head of Compliance

1inch

<div>
 1inch is the DeFi ecosystem building financial freedom for everyone. 1inch products help users and builders trade, hold and track digital assets - with the self-custody, comprehensive security and the intuitive user experience they need to unlock the potential of true crypto ownership. 1inch protocols and APIs provide core infrastructure across the DeFi industry and beyond.
 
 
 So if you&rsquo;re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team.
 
 
 
 Location: We hire with a focus on Dubai and Europe. For this role, we prefer candidates who are either based in Dubai or working remotely within +/- 4 hours GST time.
 
 
 
 The Head of Compliance will lead and operate 1inch&rsquo;s compliance function under the Legal department. This role ensures that 1inch meets its regulatory and risk obligations while supporting crypto-native innovation across decentralised products and institutional-facing APIs.
 
 
 The ideal candidate brings both hands-on execution and strategic thinking, with experience in crypto, financial crime, sanctions, law enforcement response, and policy governance. You&rsquo;ll collaborate with Legal, Security, Product, and Engineering, and own critical compliance programs (AML, enforcement, resolver onboarding, screening, etc.) across the group.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Risk &amp; Screening Operations: Run and tune TRM/Blockaid/Innerworks/Web3Antivirus, VPN/IP rules; manage alert triage with SLAs and control false positives
 </li>
 <li>
 Counterparty Onboarding: Oversee resolver and API client vetting, enhanced due diligence dossiers, and security questionnaires; maintain approval logs and exemptions
 </li>
 <li>
 Investigations &amp; Incident Response: Lead wallet tracing, token-warning triggers, resolver offboarding/kill-switches, refunds/seizures with Legal and IT
 </li>
 <li>
 Law Enforcement &amp; Regulator Interface: Manage valid LEA requests, evidence chains, disclosure control, and response timelines; maintain an audit-ready tracker
 </li>
 <li>
 Governance &amp; Reporting: Deliver monthly AML/Risk reports; support RiskCo; maintain core policy frameworks (sanctions, seizures/refunds, insider trading/MNPI, training)
 </li>
 <li>
 Licensing &amp; Entity Support: Establish and maintain governance scaffolding for Dubai (VARA) and support compliance for EU/Swiss/BVI entities. Lead regulator engagement and ongoing filings/assurance
 </li>
 <li>
 Culture &amp; Enablement: Deliver concise, high-signal training (via TalentLMS) and embed guardrails into product UX (warnings, pre-trade compliance checks)
 </li>
 <li>
 KPIs (Owned or Co-Owned)
 </li>
 <li>
 90% alert triage SLA within 48 hours and 20% quarter-over-quarter reduction in false positives
 </li>
 <li>
 95% control coverage across all checkpoints
 </li>
 <li>
 100% LEA SLA compliance with complete evidence documentation
 </li>
 <li>
 Resolver/API client decisions delivered within SLA; 100% EDD dossiers completed and tracked
 </li>
 <li>
 100% on-time delivery of monthly AML/Risk reports with documented incidents and resulting control enhancements
 </li>
 <li>
 Launch DeFi Ops Risk Playbook v3.0
 </li>
 <li>
 Operationalize runbooks for TRM/Blockaid thresholds, routing, and QA;
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 7&ndash;10+ years in compliance, risk, or legal roles within fintech, crypto, or financial crime
 </li>
 <li>
 Direct experience in AML/CTF, sanctions, investigations, and regulator/LEA liaison
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficiency with TRM Labs, Blockaid, Web3Antivirus, Innerworks, and on-chain analytics
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong documentation and SOP development skills; familiarity with Jira/Confluence
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated ability to implement compliance controls within product and engineering workflows
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communication and stakeholder alignment across Legal, Product, Security, and Ops
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Nice to haves
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Crypto-native experience or prior work at a DeFi protocol or Web3 infrastructure provider
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with cross-border licensing regimes (e.g., VARA, EU MiCA)
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience supporting security audits, dApp incident response, or product launches
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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