Financial Crime Analyst, UAE

Our Local Programs and Regulatory Compliance team is responsible for ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations in the countries where we operate. About the role Crypto.com is now live in the UAE having secured its VASP Licence from VARA. We are now expanding our regional team and are looking for Financial Crime Analysts. Reporting to the Regional Head of Compliance and MLRO (MEA), the Analyst will be responsible for supporting Crypto.com ’s AML/CFT operational compliance obligations (SAR filing, escalation review, transaction monitoring, KYC reviews, EDD, regulatory reporting), conducting investigations and using on-chain tools to support their reviews. You will also support the Compliance function to ensure that robust policies and controls are in place across all regulated businesses of Crypto.com , and that they remain in compliance with internal procedures and policies. Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of operational compliance requirements for the UAE business;
• Assist with regulatory and supervisory audits;
• Manage and review assigned cases, providing guidance to relevant stakeholders on the next steps;
• Conduct detailed investigations of suspicious activities and prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs);
• Ensure that all the policies/procedures are updated in accordance with the VARA’s regulatory requirements;
• Maintain an escalation log, ensuring all escalations to the team are promptly reviewed and resolved;
• Timely review of Suspicious Activity escalations;
• Ensure operational excellence for ongoing compliance tasks;
• Assist with the periodic review of compliance-related procedures;
• Identify, highlight, and manage compliance risks, findings, and recommendations identified internally or externally, by independent reviews or examinations;
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities required to ensure all Crypto.com companies do so in accordance with local regulations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in financial services regulatory compliance, ideally with a strong focus on FinTechs, start-ups, and Virtual Asset ecosystems;
• Knowledge of AML/CFT law(s) and regulation(s), including international standards (e.g., FATF: Recommendations, Immediate Outcomes, the various VA-related Guidelines (if and where applicable));
• Experience in regulatory reporting, leading internal/external audits, and regulatory supervisory risk assessments;
• SAR writing experience;
• Possess a solid understanding of local laws, directives, regulations, and applicable standards;
• Experience with SDD, CDD, EDD, etc;
• Must be able to perform independently and with minimal supervision;
• Strong organizational and leadership skills – must be multi-tasked-oriented and able to balance pressure and deadlines with constantly changing priorities;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Preference for, although not a requirement, of someone with practical know-how of on-chain monitoring tools, such as, but not limited to, Chainalysis/Merkle Science.

Life @ Crypto.com Empowered to think big. Try new opportunities while working with a talented, ambitious and supportive team. Transformational and proactive working environment. Empower employees to find thoughtful and innovative solutions. Growth from within. We help to develop new skill-sets that would impact the shaping of your personal and professional growth. Work Culture. Our colleagues are some of the best in the industry; we are all here to help and support one another. One cohesive team. Engage stakeholders to achieve our ultimate goal - Cryptocurrency in every wallet. Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid or remote set-up. Aspire career alternatives through us - our internal mobility program offers employees a new scope. Benefits Competitive salary. Attractive annual leave entitlement including: birthday, work anniversary. Aspire career alternatives through us. Our internal mobility program can offer employees a diverse scope. Work Perks: crypto.com visa card provided upon joining. Our Crypto.com benefits packages vary depending on region requirements, you can learn more from our talent acquisition team. About Crypto.com : Founded in 2016, Crypto.com serves more than 80 million customers and is the world's fastest growing global cryptocurrency platform. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet. Built on a foundation of security, privacy, and compliance, Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem. Learn more at . Crypto.com is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an environment where opportunities are presented to everyone in a fair and transparent way. Crypto.com values diversity and inclusion, seeking candidates with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills that complement and strengthen our team. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment purposes only. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr