Deputy Compliance Officer - ADGM

About the role

This role involves establishing and maintaining a robust compliance framework to ensure Binance adheres to all ADGM and FSRA regulations, including specific rules like MIR, GEN, COBS, PRU, and the AML Rulebook. The Deputy Compliance Officer will review and advise on policies, procedures, and governance to align with regulatory standards and foster a culture of compliance throughout the firm. Success in this position means effectively safeguarding the company against regulatory breaches while supporting its operations.

The Deputy Compliance Officer will serve as the main point of contact with the FSRA for all compliance-related matters. This includes leading the company’s responses to regulatory audits, information requests, and inspections. The individual will also be responsible for preparing and submitting all required regulatory returns, notifications, and periodic reports. This is a Controlled Function requiring FSRA approval, highlighting the significant responsibility and personal liability associated with the role.

The position requires a candidate with substantial experience in regulatory and compliance roles within financial markets, cryptocurrency exchanges, or stock exchanges. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of risk and compliance frameworks and have experience collaborating with regulators. Technical expertise in surveillance tools and related technologies is also important. The role offers the chance to contribute to a leading global blockchain ecosystem in a dynamic, results-driven environment.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $180,000 to $300,000 USD.

Skills that matter here

• risk and compliance frameworks: This role requires establishing and maintaining these frameworks to meet ADGM and FSRA regulations.
• FSRA rules: Familiarity with these rules is crucial for advising on policies and ensuring regulatory alignment.
• surveillance tools: Technical expertise in these tools and related technologies is a requirement for the role.
• ADGM regulations: The role involves ensuring the firm meets all applicable regulations from the Abu Dhabi Global Market.
• AML Rulebook: Compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering Rulebook is a specific responsibility of this position.

Who this role suits

• Someone with at least 10 years of experience in regulatory and compliance roles within financial markets, crypto, or stock exchanges.
• An individual who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment and can operate with autonomy.
• A professional who is comfortable with significant responsibility and personal liability for regulatory adherence.
• A person with strong communication skills, capable of acting as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies.

From the employer

• Establish, maintain, and monitor a compliance framework to ensure that the firm meets all applicable ADGM and FSRA regulations, including those under MIR, GEN, COBS, PRU, and the AML Rulebook.
• Review and advise on policies, procedures, controls, and governance arrangements to ensure regulatory alignment and support a culture of compliance across the firm.
• Act as the principal point of contact with the FSRA for all compliance-related matters and lead the firm’s response to regulatory audits, RFIs, and inspections.
• Prepare and submit all necessary regulatory returns, notifications, and periodic reports as required under the rules and/or by the regulator.
• This is a Controlled Function that must be approved by the FSRA under GEN 5.4.1.
• The Deputy CO must be independent of business lines, have sufficient authority, resources, and direct access to senior management and the board.
• The individual must meet the fit and proper requirements under GEN 5.5.1 and has personal liability for regulatory breaches in their areas of responsibility.

• 10 years of experience in regulatory and compliance roles within financial markets, cryptocurrency exchanges, and stock exchanges.
• Strong knowledge of risk and compliance frameworks, with experience working alongside regulators. Familiarity with FSRA rules is a plus.
• Technical expertise in surveillance tools and related technologies.

• Shape the future with the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem.
• Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure.
• Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment.
• Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning.
• Competitive salary and company benefits.
• Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team).