Head of Compliance

About the role

In this fully remote role, the Head of Compliance will lead the compliance framework across all EMCD products and entities. This includes managing AML/CTF, sanctions, KYC/KYB, and transaction monitoring processes while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with various departments, including Legal, Product, and Finance, and will lead a small compliance team. They will also be responsible for developing scalable processes that support business growth without compromising compliance.

Skills that matter here

• AML/CTF: This role requires practical knowledge of AML/CTF regulations to ensure compliance across products.
• KYC/KYB: Experience with KYC/KYB processes is essential for managing client and counterparty risk.
• Regulatory Strategy: The Head of Compliance will define the regulatory strategy for existing and new markets.
• Risk Management: Strong risk management skills are needed to analyze high-risk cases and provide business recommendations.
• Team Management: Experience in managing and developing a compliance team is crucial for this role.

Who this role suits

• Candidates should have a strong background in compliance within the crypto or fintech sectors.
• A strategic mindset that balances business development with risk management is essential.
• Individuals who thrive in high-autonomy environments with minimal micromanagement will excel.
• International experience and fluency in English at a C1 level are required.

From the employer

• Own the group compliance framework across all EMCD products and entities.
• Lead AML/CTF, sanctions, KYC/KYB, transaction monitoring, Travel Rule, and client and counterparty risk controls.
• Define regulatory and licensing strategy for existing and new markets.
• Support product launches and market entries: identify regulatory risks and build operational compliance structures.
• Communicate with regulators, banks, payment providers, external lawyers, and financial partners.
• Be responsible for regulatory checks, audits, reporting, and remediation.
• Analyze complex and high-risk cases and provide clear business recommendations based on a risk approach.
• Build scalable processes that do not hinder business growth.
• Lead the existing compliance team (3 people) and be accountable for the function's results.
• Work closely with the CEO, Legal, Product, Finance, and department heads.

• Experience in senior compliance positions in crypto, fintech, payments, banks, or other regulated financial environments.
• Practical knowledge of AML/CTF, sanctions, KYC/KYB, transaction monitoring, and financial risks.
• Experience assessing new products, markets, and business models from a regulatory perspective.
• Understanding of crypto specifics: wallets, custodians, transaction flows, Travel Rule, high-risk jurisdictions.
• Experience working with banks, payment providers, and other regulated counterparties.
• Ability to balance business development and risk management: propose alternatives, not just prohibitions.
• Strong accountability and decision-making skills.
• Experience managing and developing a compliance team.
• International experience.
• English C1.

• Fully remote from any country, working hours aligned with Dubai time (GMT+4), flexible start and end times, no micromanagement.
• Collaboration under a service agreement with a Dubai legal entity. Payments in crypto or currency through a platform.
• 20 paid vacation days + 12 additional paid days per year, 100% sick leave pay.
• 3-month probation period, after which English courses are available.
• Direct work with the CEO and heads of Legal, Product, and Finance, high autonomy in building the function.
• Selection process: interview with recruiter → HR director / Head of Recruitment → Legal Counsel → final meeting with the founder. Security check and 2 references before the offer.