Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)

About the role

Coinbase is looking for an experienced compliance leader to act as Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for its Abu Dhabi-based subsidiary. This is a founding role within the Compliance organization: you will build the AML/CTF/PF/Sanctions compliance program in a high-growth market and shape regulatory strategy with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), while being supported by Coinbase's global compliance infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Own the entity's AML/CTF/PF program and its relationship with the FSRA, advising business and product teams on local requirements
• Identify applicable AML/CTF/PF and sanctions requirements, maintain policies and procedures, and monitor regulatory developments to implement compliance changes
• Provide regular updates to senior management and the Board, escalate incidents, and drive AML/CTF/PF training for local employees and Board members
• Lead day-to-day regulatory communications with the FSRA, including notifications and comment letters, and oversee risk assessments of systems and controls
• Remediate findings from internal audit, regulatory exams and self-identified issues in a timely way
• Embed compliance into new products and market expansions with Compliance and Product stakeholders, and keep the control environment consistent with global teams

Required profile

• 5+ years of AML/CTF/PF compliance experience, including senior leadership roles
• First-hand knowledge of UAE and Abu Dhabi financial services and AML regulations, including regulatory exams and direct liaison with the FSRA or a comparable regulator
• Track record of independently running compliance programs, including regulatory audits and examinations
• Proven success building a compliance program from the ground up, including internal controls with remote global teams and senior management
• Experience engaging regulators, vendors and internal stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions; cryptocurrency or fintech experience preferred