Compliance Analyst

BitGo is hiring a Compliance Analyst to support day-to-day operations, onboarding reviews, and maintain the firm’s AML/CFT program in line with UAE's VARA requirements. This role requires attention to detail, ownership, and accountability, supporting regulatory filings and risk reviews.

Overview

Department

Compliance

Job type

Full time

Compensation

Salary not specified

Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East & North Africa (MENA)

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Requirements

1–3 years of experience in a compliance, onboarding, or AML role—preferably within financial services, a fintech, or a VASP.

Solid understanding of AML/CTF principles, risk-based approaches, and client due diligence.

Experience handling high-risk client reviews, institutional onboarding, or regulatory reporting is a plus.

Familiarity with UAE’s 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 fast-paced and evolving regulatory space.

Professional fluency in English is required; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with institutional and individual onboarding reviews, including screening, documentation verification, and risk classification.

Support the execution of the firm’s AML/CTF framework, including ongoing monitoring, transaction reviews, and control testing.

Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on high-risk 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 ad-hoc submissions.

Liaise with internal teams (sales, operations, product) to resolve compliance-related 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.

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