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Compliance Director

Job in Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai
Listing for: Remotedxb
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-07
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Cybersecurity
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 756000 - 924000 AED Yearly AED 756000.00 924000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the FSRA-approved COMLRO, holding senior management responsibility for compliance and financial crime matters for the ADGM entity
  • Act as Data Protection Officer, overseeing governance, regulatory engagement, and incident reporting under ADGM regulations
  • Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive compliance framework covering AML/CFT, sanctions, fraud, ABC, and market integrity
  • Lead regulatory management, including policy development, horizon scanning, and the submission of all FSRA returns and notifications
  • Oversee financial crime operations, including client due diligence, sanctions screening, and blockchain investigations
  • Serve as the primary liaison with the FSRA and other UAE authorities
  • Provide compliance oversight for third-party outsourcing arrangements and technology providers
  • Partner with Risk and Technology teams on operational resilience and cyber considerations
  • Lead enterprise-level risk assessments and deliver targeted compliance training
Requirements
  • 7+ years of experience in Financial Crime & Compliance within financial services
  • Previous COMLRO approval and experience overseeing a compliance function
  • Deep expertise in UAE, ADGM, and FSRA regulatory frameworks
  • Leadership experience managing teams and influencing senior stakeholders
  • Knowledge of digital asset regulation and a strong interest in blockchain technology
  • UAE residency or passport holder with the ability to work regularly from ADGM
  • Exceptional communication skills and a reputation for integrity
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working within digital asset firms or custody services
  • Proficiency with blockchain analytics tools
Benefits
  • Competitive salary of circa 840k AED
  • Private healthcare
  • Generous annual leave
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible bank holidays
About the Company

Zodia Custody is a high-performing, mission-driven digital asset custodian backed by some of the world’s most respected financial institutions. We are shaping how institutions safely adopt digital assets by building industry-leading compliance and security standards.

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