Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Compliance Manager to manage and continuously enhance our regulatory and financial crime compliance programs. You will oversee our established KYC, KYB, and AML operations while actively integrating artificial intelligence and automation to optimize and scale our existing workflows.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and continuously refine the firm's existing compliance framework to maintain strict adherence to Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) regulations and Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) rulebooks.
- Oversee the day-to-day execution of complex Know Your Business (KYB) onboarding, streamlining due diligence for institutional clients and corporate entities.
- Direct our established Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) programs, driving continuous improvement to mitigate financial crime risks.
- Optimize and calibrate existing automated transaction monitoring systems to accurately detect suspicious activities across fiat and virtual asset flows.
- Expand the integration of AI-driven compliance tools to reduce false positives, automate routine risk assessments, and enhance predictive risk modeling within current workflows.
- Serve as the liaison for regulatory inquiries, audits, and reporting obligations with CBUAE, VARA, and the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).
- Facilitate ongoing risk and control self-assessments (RCSA) for compliance processes, identifying areas where automation can further strengthen our mature control environment.
Required Qualifications
- Possess a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in compliance, financial crime, or risk management within the banking, fintech, or virtual asset sectors.
- Demonstrate deep subject matter expertise in CBUAE regulatory frameworks and VASP regulations, specifically the VARA compliance guidelines.
- Show proven hands-on experience running and scaling complex KYB, KYC, and AML operations at an enterprise level.
- Exhibit a strong technical aptitude with a track record of optimizing AI and automation tools in compliance workflows, such as intelligent document processing or automated risk scoring.
- Hold a recognized professional compliance certification, such as CAMS or an ICA Diploma in Governance, Risk, and Compliance.
- Display excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex regulatory updates into actionable, automated operational enhancements.
About FusionX Global
FusionX is a compliance-driven fintech built by a seasoned team of ex-bankers and digital asset leaders. We bridge the gap between traditional banking and the virtual asset ecosystem by providing secure, stable, and highly compliant infrastructure.
