Chief Compliance Officer (UAE)
Core
Lead end-to-end regulatory compliance and governance for a crypto brand's expansion into the UAE, acting as the primary interface with VARA.
Role type
Senior Chief Compliance Officer (UAE expansion)
Builds
Scalable compliance controls and regulatory readiness for a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP)
Domain
Fintech / Cryptocurrency / Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP)
Required skills
Regulatory leadership, stakeholder management, hands-on compliance operations, commercial maturity, ability to operate from a standing start
Preferred skills
Prior UAE regulatory engagement, existing relationships with VARA, experience as a Responsible Individual
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Own the compliance agenda end-to-end including readiness for VARA expectations and scalable controls; Operate as VARA's day-to-day interface; Establish credibility with UAE regulators; Connect Dubai market realities with company leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC