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Job Description
BitGo is the leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions delivering custody wallets staking trading financing and settlement services from regulated cold storage. Since our founding in 2013 we have focused on enabling our clients to securely navigate the digital asset space. With a global presence and multiple Trust companies BitGo serves thousands of institutions including many of the industrys top brands exchanges and platforms and millions of retail investors worldwide. As the operational backbone of the digital economy BitGo handles a significant portion of Bitcoin network transactions and is the largest independent digital asset custodian and staking provider in the world. For more information visit.
Were looking to hire a Compliance Analyst to join the Compliance team at BitGo Custody MENA. This is a junior to midlevel role designed for someone whos eager to grow in a fastpaced regulated virtual asset environment. The role will support daytoday compliance operations assist with onboarding reviews and help maintain the firms AML/CFT program in line with the UAEs Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) is a handson compliance position so attention to detail ownership and a strong sense of accountability are key. The ideal candidate is someone who is familiar with virtual asset regulatory frameworks client due diligence processes and can support regulatory filings risk reviews and controls testing with minimal handholding.
BitGo Custody MENA is licensed by VARA in Dubai and operates in a fully regulated environment. This role will give you the chance to be part of building one of the regions leading digital asset custodians from the ground up while working alongside experienced compliance professionals in a supportive and highaccountability culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with institutional and individual onboarding reviews including screening documentation verification and risk classification.
- Support the execution of the firms AML/CTF framework including ongoing monitoring transaction reviews and control testing.
- Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on highrisk clients including preparation of risk memos and escalation packs where needed.
- Monitor and maintain client risk profiles ensuring timely updates and reviews in line with internal policies.
- Support regulatory reporting requirements including monthly and quarterly filings to VARA and any adhoc submissions.
- Liaise with internal teams (sales operations product) to resolve compliancerelated issues.
- Maintain compliance registers and internal trackers.
- Assist with preparing documentation for audits regulatory inspections and internal reviews.
- Stay updated on regulatory changes and help with implementing policy updates accordingly.
Preferred Qualifications
- 13 years of experience in a compliance onboarding or AML rolepreferably within financial services a fintech or a VASP.
- Solid understanding of AML/CTF principles riskbased approaches and client due diligence.
- Experience handling highrisk client reviews institutional onboarding or regulatory reporting is a plus.
- Familiarity with UAEs regulatory environment especially VARA is a strong advantage.
- Strong research and writing skills (e.g. preparing EDD memos or summary reviews).
- Comfortable working in a fastpaced and evolving regulatory space.
- Professional fluency in English is required; Arabic is a plus.
Nice to Have
- Experience with tools like Persona Elliptic TRM or other compliance systems.
- Prior exposure to blockchain analytics or cryptorelated risks.
- Understanding of global regulatory frameworks.
- CAMS or other relevant compliance certifications.
Why Join BitGo
Disrupting an industry takes vision innovation passion technical chops drive to deliver collaboration and execution. Join a team of great people who strive for excellence and personify our corporate values of ownership craftsmanship and open communication. We are looking for new colleagues who bring innovative ways of thinking and problem solving and who want risks to be part of the team that changes the worlds financial markets.
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary bonus and stock options
- 100% company paid health insurance for employee and dependents
- Fully sponsored work visas
- Paid parental leave Paid vacation
- Paid lunches and snacks
- Great colleagues and inspiring startup environment
- *Benefits may vary based on location
Cryptocurrencies are the most disruptive change the financial services industry has seen in years. Join us and youll be able to look back and say you were part of the team that transformed investing.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
