Compliance Manager - Crypto Exchange Experience Required

As Group Compliance Manager at Confidential Careers, you build, implement, and maintain the group-wide compliance framework across multiple crypto business lines, ensuring all activities comply with applicable regulations and industry best practices. You support compliance oversight across cryptocurrency exchange operations, custody services, wallet solutions, and white-label exchange solutions. This role is based in Dubai and requires full-time on-site presence.

What you'll do

• Lead the design, implementation, continuous improvement, and maintenance of the group compliance program, including policies, procedures, and operational standards
• Oversee transaction monitoring systems, conduct compliance investigations, and manage KYC/AML/anti-fraud review processes and decision-making
• Track global regulatory developments, assess compliance risks, and continuously enhance internal compliance and risk control frameworks
• Establish and maintain internal control mechanisms, design and deliver compliance training programs, and promote a strong compliance culture across the organization
• Report material compliance breaches to senior management and support global licensing applications and regulatory authorization initiatives
• Provide compliance guidance and risk assessments to business units, ensuring all operations are conducted within a compliant framework
• Perform other compliance-related tasks as assigned by your line manager

What you bring

• Minimum 5 years of compliance experience in financial services
• At least 2 years of hands-on compliance experience in a cryptocurrency exchange (required)
• At least 2 years of experience in regulated financial institutions (required)
• Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Law, Compliance, or related disciplines
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance best practices
• Solid experience in risk identification, regulatory analysis, policy development, and project execution
• Detail-oriented approach with high responsibility and strong execution capability

Nice to have

• Professional certifications in AML / Compliance