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Salary: AED 510,000 - 510,000 / annual
Coinbase is seeking an experienced compliance leader to serve as Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for its Abu Dhabi-based subsidiary. This is a founding role within the Compliance organization, tasked with building the AML/CTF/PF/Sanctions compliance program in a high-growth market and directly shaping regulatory strategy with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The role balances compliance with innovation and is supported by Coinbase's global compliance infrastructure.
Key responsibilities include:
- Owning identification of AML/CTF/PF and Sanctions requirements applicable to the ADGM entity, maintaining policies and procedures as regulatory and business requirements evolve, and ensuring ongoing compliance.
- Monitoring FSRA and UAE regulatory developments and leading implementation of necessary compliance changes with internal stakeholders.
- Providing regular updates to senior management and the entity's Board on the AML/CTF/PF/Sanctions program, escalating incidents and material issues promptly, and driving AML/CTF/PF training for local employees and Board members.
- Leading day-to-day regulatory communications with the FSRA, including notifications and comment letters, and overseeing AML/CTF/PF risk assessments to confirm the adequacy of systems and controls.
- Owning timely remediation of findings from internal audit, regulatory exams, and self-identified issues.
- Partnering with Compliance and Product stakeholders to embed compliance into new products and market expansions, and with global teams to keep the AML/CTF/PF control environment consistent and integrated.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of AML/CTF/PF compliance experience, including senior leadership roles.
- First-hand knowledge of UAE and Abu Dhabi financial services and AML regulations, including locally required regulatory exams and direct experience liaising with the FSRA or a comparable regulator.
- Track record of independently managing day-to-day compliance program operations, including regulatory audits and examinations.
- Demonstrated success building a compliance program from the ground up, including developing and administering internal controls in partnership with remote, global teams and senior management across business functions.
- Demonstrated experience engaging directly with regulators, vendors, and cross-functional internal stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions; cryptocurrency or fintech experience preferred.
- Ability to utilize generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.
