Head of Compliance（合规负责人 / 合规总监）Crypto & Digital Asset Experience Required | Chinese Fluency
Required
Work Arrangement: Dubai basedLanguage: ChineseExperience: Digital asset, web3 and/or Crypto Exchange Experience
Job Responsibilities
- Compliance System Establishment & Management
- Lead the development and implementation of the company’s global compliance framework, establishing a comprehensive risk control, compliance, and internal control management system covering the full lifecycle of AML/CFT (Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing), Sanctions Screening, Travel Rule compliance, KYC/EDD Customer Due Diligence, and other regulatory requirements.
- Design compliance frameworks tailored to Web3 business models, including cryptocurrency trading platforms, wallets, digital asset management, and blockchain-based financial services.
- Conduct research and analysis on regulatory requirements across major global jurisdictions, including the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), European Union Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK, and Middle East regulatory frameworks.
- Define business compliance boundaries and provide compliance guidance for on-chain transactions, token issuance/listing, digital asset custody, cross-border operations, and strategic partnerships.
- Review product strategies, operational activities, and commercial agreements to ensure regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
- Global Crypto License Application & Maintenance
- Lead research, application, and implementation of global Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licenses and financial licenses, including preparation of licensing documents, regulatory communication, and application follow-up.
- Manage licensing initiatives across key crypto markets, including Hong Kong, Singapore, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States.
- Oversee ongoing license maintenance, annual compliance reviews, regulatory inquiries, and regulatory inspections to ensure continuous compliance.
- Develop offshore entity structures, fund structures, and customer asset segregation frameworks to strengthen cross-border compliance operations.
- Risk Control Review & Compliance Risk Management
- Oversee blockchain transaction monitoring, on-chain risk assessment, suspicious transaction identification, and AML risk detection processes.
- Optimize compliance screening models and regularly prepare compliance risk reports to manage platform and user transaction risks.
- Handle regulatory inquiries, compliance complaints, and major risk incidents by developing effective response strategies and mitigation plans.
- Coordinate with regulators, law enforcement agencies, and external legal advisors during investigations and compliance reviews.
- Ensure marketing, advertising, and public communications comply with applicable regulations and avoid risks related to misleading promotions, illegal fundraising, or securities-related violations.
- Compliance Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Build and lead a global compliance team, establishing departmental workflows, performance standards, and operational processes.
- Provide compliance training to product, technology, operations, and business teams to strengthen regulatory awareness across the organization.
- Collaborate with legal, finance, technology, risk, and business teams to continuously improve compliance processes and develop scalable compliance solutions.
- Drive the standardization and automation of compliance operations through technology-driven solutions.
Job Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Law, Finance, Risk Management, Compliance, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as CAMS, CCRM, legal qualifications, or other recognized compliance certifications are highly preferred.8+ years of experience in financial compliance, risk management, regulatory affairs, or legal compliance.
- At least 5 years of leadership experience in Web3, cryptocurrency, blockchain, or digital asset compliance.
- Strong understanding of crypto industry business models, including centralized exchanges (CEX), wallets, DeFi platforms, token ecosystems, and digital asset custody solutions.
- Proven experience in successfully obtaining and implementing crypto-related licenses, preferably in Hong Kong, Singapore, the Middle East, or other regulated jurisdictions.
- Experience serving as a Responsible Officer (RO), Compliance Officer, or equivalent role within a licensed virtual asset institution is highly preferred.
- Deep knowledge of AML/CFT, KYC/EDD, sanctions screening, Travel Rule requirements, cross-border data compliance, and blockchain transaction monitoring.
- Fluent in English and Chinese (Mandarin), with the ability to communicate effectively with global regulators, external legal advisors, and Chinese-speaking stakeholders.
- Core
Competencies
- Strong understanding of global cryptocurrency and digital asset regulatory landscapes, with the ability to analyze regulatory developments and adapt compliance strategies accordingly.
- Proven ability to build and manage a comprehensive compliance framework within a fast-growing Web3 organization.
- Strong knowledge of compliance requirements related to token issuance, blockchain transactions, digital asset custody, and cross-border operations.
- Ability to independently manage major compliance risks, regulatory investigations, and crisis response situations.
- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, communication, and regulatory documentation skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global, and highly regulated crypto environment.
