Position Title: Compliance Officer – Crypto Brokerage
Employment Type: Full-Time, On-site
Location: Dubai, UAE
Monthly Salary: AED 18,000 – 20,000 (Depending on experience)
Education: Master of Laws (LLM), MBA, or PG Diploma in Business Management preferred
Nationality: Any
Gender: Male
Vacancy: 1
Benefits: Annual leave and medical insurance as per UAE Labour Law

Company Overview:

McCoin is a next-generation crypto exchange and brokerage headquartered in Dubai, focused on delivering innovative virtual asset services while strictly adhering to regulatory frameworks.

Role Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Compliance Officer to lead McCoin’s regulatory compliance initiatives, ensuring full alignment with the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) and other relevant UAE regulators. This role is critical for maintaining McCoin’s licensing requirements, enforcing internal compliance controls, and fostering a robust compliance culture throughout the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the official Compliance Officer with VARA and other regulatory bodies.

• Develop, implement, and monitor compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Manage regulatory licensing applications and ongoing compliance with VARA frameworks.

• Oversee KYC/KYT processes, coordinating with third-party providers such as Hextrust, ZandBank, and Crystal.

• Conduct compliance risk assessments, audits, and ensure AML/CTF regulations are followed.

• Monitor and report suspicious activities per UAE and international compliance standards.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, product, and executive teams to embed compliance into all operations.

• Prepare and present compliance reports to senior management and regulators.

• Stay abreast of global regulatory changes and recommend necessary updates to policies.

Candidate Requirements:

• 4–6 years of UAE experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles within fintech, virtual assets, or financial services sectors.

• Deep understanding of UAE’s crypto regulatory environment, especially VARA, ADGM, and DFSA.

• Proven track record managing regulatory submissions and regulator relationships.

• Expertise in AML, KYC/KYT, CTF, and risk management compliance frameworks.

• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related fields; Master’s degree or certifications preferred.

• Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or 3CS highly advantageous.