Compliance Officer/Money Laundering Reporting Officer (CO/MLRO) - MEASA

Binance is the leading global blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency
infrastructure provider whose suite of financial products includes the world's
largest digital-asset exchange.
Our mission is to accelerate cryptocurrency adoption and increase the freedom
of money.

If you're looking for a fast-paced, mission-driven organization where
opportunities to learn and excel are endless, then Binance is the place for
you.

Binance is seeking an experienced and highly-motivated Compliance
Officer/Money Laundering Reporting Officer to oversee our compliance
activities in the MEASA (Middle East, Africa and South Asia), ideally with
prior exposure in regulated jurisdictions including: the DIFC, ADGM or
Bahrain.

As a CO/MLRO, you will play a crucial role in implementing and maintaining
effective compliance programs to protect the organization from regulatory
risks, as well as ensuring adherence to local and international anti-money
laundering and compliance standards.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive compliance programs in line with regional and international regulations such as AML/CFT, KYC, and sanctions compliance.


• Monitor and review internal controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies, specifically in the MEASA region.


• Liaise and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies and manage any regulatory inquiries and reporting obligations for the organization in the region.


• Coordinate with global compliance teams to align compliance objectives, processes, and goals, ensuring consistent practices across the organization.


• Conduct ongoing risk assessments to identify potential gaps in the compliance framework and develop action plans to address identified areas of risk.


• Provide training and guidance to staff on compliance-related matters, promoting a culture of integrity, compliance, and transparency throughout the organization.


• Implement continuous improvement to the compliance program's effectiveness, recommending changes as needed to ensure adaptation to a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, Engineering, or a related discipline.


• Minimum ‎8 years of experience in compliance, AML/CFT, or regulatory affairs, with a focus on the financial services or related industries within the MEASA region.


• Extensive knowledge of and experience in MEASA including DFSA, FSRA or CBB regulations and compliance standards.


• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex information to both internal and external stakeholders.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying, addressing, and preventing compliance risks.


• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic or other relevant languages would be considered as an advantage.


• Distinguished leadership capabilities and experience in managing cross-functional teams.
  Working at Binance


• Be a part of the world's leading blockchain ecosystem that continues to grow and offers excellent career development opportunities


• Work alongside diverse, world-class talent in an environment where learning and growth opportunities are endless


• Tackle fast-paced, challenging and unique projects


• Work in a truly global organization, with international teams and a flat organizational structure


• Competitive salary and benefits


• Balance life and work with flexible working hours and casual work attire

Learn more about how Binancians embody the organization's core values ,
creating a unified culture that enables collaboration, excellence, and growth.

Apply today to be a part of the Web3 revolution!

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