Money Laundering Reporting Officer
Dubai Office
Compliance & Investigations – Compliance /
Full-time, Office /
On-site
We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Money Laundering Reporting Officer to oversee and manage the company’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) compliance program within the Compliance/Legal team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in regulatory compliance within the Web3 and digital assets space, with a proven track record of working in blockchain, cryptocurrency, or financial technology (FinTech) organizations.
Transaction Monitoring & Investigations
- Oversee transaction monitoring systems, ensuring the identification and reporting of suspicious activities
- Trace, analyze, identify, and investigate patterns and activities on various blockchain networks and protocols
- Provide tailored reports for audits, compliance, and legal cases
- Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies, handling all necessary filings, including suspicious activity reports (SARs)
Compliance Framework & Internal Controls
- Ensure the company complies with all applicable AML laws, regulations, and internal policies
- Develop, implement, and maintain AML/CTF policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Conduct risk assessments to identify potential areas of vulnerability and recommend strategies for mitigation.
- Make recommendations for enhancing the firm’s systems, controls, and processes
Training, Audits & Reporting
- Conduct regular AML/CTF training for staff to ensure awareness and compliance across all levels of the organization
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors to evaluate the effectiveness of the company’s AML/CTF compliance framework
- Maintain strong records and support documentation for regulatory and internal audit purposes
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with legal, compliance, and technology teams to enhance the company’s compliance posture
- Ensure consistent alignment between investigation results, internal policies, and regulatory expectations
Experience Required
- Proven experience as an MLRO or compliance officer in the digital assets or blockchain industry
- Proven background in anti-fraud, transaction monitoring, AML, Compliance, or Operations roles in a FinTech or regulated financial institution
- Relevant experience in high-pressure, fast-paced environments — such as Consulting, Strategy & Execution, or Change Management
- Prior work with global teams and across multiple jurisdictions
- In-depth knowledge of FATF Recommendations and global AML/CTF frameworks, particularly across the EU, UK, and UAE
- Strong understanding of regulatory filing processes, including SARs
- Awareness of crypto regulatory trends and risk areas in digital assets
Skills
- Familiarity with blockchain analytics tools such as Chainalysis, TRM Labs, and Elliptic
- Strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to identify transaction trends and risk signals
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences
Mindset
- Ability to work independently in a dynamic, global, and fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven
- Adaptable to shifting priorities, with strong organizational skills
- Comfortable working across time zones with distributed teams
Why you'll love working with us
- Join a young, creative team in a fast-paced and supportive environment
- We’re open to new ideas — if you’ve got a vision, pitch it and make it happen
- Enjoy competitive pay that matches your skills and experience
- Be part of a company that’s shaping the future of DeFi
- Take time when you need it — we offer unlimited vacation days
- Get fully compensated for your work gear — we’ll set you up for success
- Travel with us! We host an annual team retreat at a top international location
Join us in shaping the future of DeFi with 1inch!🦄
