Senior Compliance Analyst

Senior Compliance Analyst, Abu DhabiAbout usAquanow is a trading and technology company powering the next generation of financial services. We’re at the forefront of the rapidly evolving digital asset space, empowering businesses to navigate the complexities of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies. As a leading provider of infrastructure solutions, we offer innovative services in cryptocurrency trading, liquidity management, and secure digital asset storage. Our platform is built to deliver seamless, scalable, and reliable solutions that cater to the needs of institutional clients and businesses seeking to unlock the potential of digital finance. Aquanow is committed to driving growth and shaping the future of the digital economy by offering unparalleled opportunities for innovation and advancement in the world of digital assets.With rapid global expansion, we have established offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Dubai, Malaysia, Turkey, and beyond. Our international customer base includes some of the world’s fastest-growing fintech companies and leading financial institutions.Your Contribution to Our GrowthWe are seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior Compliance Analyst to join our Compliance and AML function in Abu Dhabi. In this role, you will help ensure that Aquanow grows responsibly, with strong controls and a clear understanding of the regulatory landscape. You will bring deep knowledge of UAE AML/CFT requirements and hands-on experience across KYC/CDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and SAR investigations.Reporting to the Head of Compliance and MLRO, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the business, providing day-to-day compliance, AML, and risk guidance and working directly with colleagues across departments. Your work will span compliance advisory, KYC/CDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions implementation, policy and procedure updates, and regulatory reporting across the firm’s business.You will also help shape the systems and controls that protect our platform, from transaction monitoring rules and screening configurations to blockchain analytics tools. You will support our engagement with regulators and help prepare for audits, inspections, and thematic reviews.The ideal candidate combines technical compliance expertise with a practical, business-minded approach. They are curious about digital assets, keep pace with regulatory change, and take pride in being a reliable partner to both leadership and the wider team. If you want to apply your compliance experience at the intersection of traditional regulation and digital finance, this role is for you.This is a Full-Time, Permanent position working Hybrid out of our Abu Dhabi office.What You’ll DoProvide day-to-day compliance, AML and risk guidance to the business, and handle enquiries from other departments directly.Review products, services, marketing materials, sales communications and website content for regulatory compliance, including FSRA and CBUAE rules and regulations.Draft, review and update compliance, AML/CFT, sanctions, governance and risk-related policies and procedures, and keep track of regulatory updates.Assist the Head of Compliance and MLRO in designing, implementing and testing systems and controls, including transaction monitoring rules, screening configurations and blockchain analytics tools.Conduct and review KYC/CDD/EDD, sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening.Carry out risk-based monitoring, including transaction monitoring, on-chain analytics, Travel Rule and market surveillance.Assist the MLRO in assessing and investigating internal SARs/STRs and prepare goAML filings for MLRO review.Support the Head of Compliance and MLRO in regulatory engagements, including responding to regulatory enquiries, information requests, thematic reviews and inspections from the FSRA, CBUAE, EOCN and the UAEFIU.Maintain compliance records and support audits and remediation.Assist the Head of Compliance and MLRO in preparing management information and reports.We’d Love to SeeA minimum of 5 years of related compliance/AML experience, ideally in the ADGM or equivalent jurisdictions.Strong knowledge of UAE AML/CFT legislation, ADGM FSRA rules and CBUAE regulations.Hands-on experience with KYC/CDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening and SAR investigations.Familiarity with blockchain analytics tools and Travel Rule implementations.CAMS or an equivalent certification is preferred.At our offices you will find a group of people that embrace diversity and value performance over pedigree. Every day we draw value from the diverse experiences of our team whose backgrounds include top financial institutions, tech companies, and non-traditional backgrounds. Our success comes from identifying exceptional people and providing them with the platform to reach their true potential.Aquanow is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, qualified veteran status, marital status, gender identity or any other unlawful criterion or circumstance.