The opportunity
The Team Lead for the Compliance Monitoring, Assurance & Testing (CMAT) team is responsible for designing and running Binance ADGM's independent, risk-based compliance monitoring and assurance programme. The role assures the Board, Senior Management and the FSRA that the firm's…
What you'll do
Own and maintain a risk-based annual Compliance Monitoring & Assurance Plan: (CMAP) , refreshed on risk assessment outcomes, FSRA thematic reviews, and changes in regulatory posture.
Design and execute control testing across AML/CFT, sanctions, market abuse,: client-asset safeguarding, complaint handling, outsourcing, and technology/cyber governance.
Apply full-cycle assurance methodology: scoping → walkthroughs → sampling → testing → root-cause analysis → findings rating → remediation tracking → closure validation.
Deliver thematic deep-dives aligned to FSRA supervisory priorities (e.g.,: transaction monitoring effectiveness, Travel Rule compliance, EDD for high-risk clients, market abuse surveillance).
Ensure monitoring activities map to the FSRA AML/CFT Rulebook, Conduct of: Business (COBS), General (GEN), Prudential (PRU), and Virtual Asset framework obligations.
Support the Compliance Officer and MLRO in demonstrating effective oversight: under FSRA's risk-based supervision model.
What they're looking for
- –10+ years in compliance, assurance, internal audit, or regulatory: supervision within financial services, fintech, preferably within crypto/VASP environments.
- + years leading teams or workstreams in a second-line or audit function .
- Strong working knowledge of ADGM FSRA rulebooks and the UAE AML/CFT: landscape; comparable MAS, HKMA, FCA, or DIFC/DFSA experience will be considered.
- Proven track record designing and executing risk-based compliance monitoring/testing programmes .
- Depth in AML/CFT, sanctions, and financial-crime control testing .
- Excellent written and verbal English; strong report-writing and stakeholder-presentation skills.
- CAMS, CGSS, CRMA, CIA, ACCA/ACA, ICA, or equivalent certification
- Prior experience in a regulated crypto/VASP or high-growth fintech.
