Team Lead, Compliance Monitoring, Assurance & Testing (CMAT)

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by 300+ million people in 100+ countries for our industry-leading security, user fund transparency, trading engine speed, deep liquidity, and an unmatched portfolio of digital-asset products. Binance offerings range from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional services, and more. Our mission is to increase the freedom of money and financial access for people around the world.

The Team Lead for the Compliance Monitoring, Assurance & Testing (CMAT) team is responsible for designing and running Binance ADGM's independent, risk-based compliance monitoring and assurance programme. The role assures the Board, Senior Management and the FSRA that the firm's AML/CFT, market conduct, client-asset, and prudential controls are operating effectively and remain compliant with the ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) rulebooks and applicable UAE federal requirements.

This is a senior second-line-of-defence leadership role accountable for the disciplined testing of controls, timely escalation of findings, and evidence-based regulatory reporting that stands up to FSRA supervisory scrutiny.

Responsibilities

Compliance Monitoring & Testing Programme

• Own and maintain a risk-based annual Compliance Monitoring & Assurance Plan (CMAP), refreshed on risk assessment outcomes, FSRA thematic reviews, and changes in regulatory posture.

• Design and execute control testing across AML/CFT, sanctions, market abuse, client-asset safeguarding, complaint handling, outsourcing, and technology/cyber governance.

• Apply full-cycle assurance methodology: scoping → walkthroughs → sampling → testing → root-cause analysis → findings rating → remediation tracking → closure validation.

• Deliver thematic deep-dives aligned to FSRA supervisory priorities (e.g., transaction monitoring effectiveness, Travel Rule compliance, EDD for high-risk clients, market abuse surveillance).

Regulatory Alignment (FSRA)

• Ensure monitoring activities map to the FSRA AML/CFT Rulebook, Conduct of Business (COBS), General (GEN), Prudential (PRU), and Virtual Asset framework obligations.

• Support theCompliance Officer and MLRO in demonstrating effective oversight under FSRA's risk-based supervision model.

• Maintain evidence trails that satisfy FSRA information requests, on-site inspections, and thematic reviews.

• Monitor regulatory change (FSRA consultations, ADGM notices, UAE Federal Decree-Law 20/2018 and its Executive Regulations, MoE/EO AML guidance) and reflect updates in the plan.

Findings, Reporting & Escalation

• Produce clear, board-ready assurance reports with quantified findings, severity ratings, and management action plans.

• Operate a robust issue-management and remediation-tracking framework with escalation protocols for overdue or high-risk items.

• Present monitoring results to Risk Committees, Compliance Committees, and where required the Board/Audit Committee.

• Liaise with Internal Audit and external auditors to ensure complementary (non-duplicative) coverage.

AML/CFT & Financial Crime Assurance

• Test the effectiveness of CDD/EDD, KYC onboarding, periodic review, PEP/sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and SAR/STR escalation processes.

• Assess suspicious activity identification and reporting effectiveness, including FIU-UAE submission quality.

• Verify Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS) and asset-freeze controls.

Leadership & Team Management

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing assurance team — setting testing standards, quality review, and coaching.

• Foster a culture of challenge, professional scepticism, and integrity, consistent with SMCR conduct expectations.

• Manage resource allocation against the CMAP and ensure delivery within agreed SLAs.

Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain CMAT policies, methodologies, and documentation to an auditable standard.

• Drive automation and data analytics to strengthen monitoring coverage and efficiency.

• Embed lessons learned into first- and second-line processes and training.

Requirements

• 7–10+ years in compliance, assurance, internal audit, or regulatory supervision withinfinancial services, fintech, preferably within crypto/VASP environments.

• 3+ years leading teams or workstreams in a second-line or audit function.

• Strong working knowledge of ADGM FSRA rulebooks and the UAE AML/CFT landscape; comparable MAS, HKMA, FCA, or DIFC/DFSA experience will be considered.

• Proven track record designing and executingrisk-based compliance monitoring/testing programmes.

• Depth in AML/CFT, sanctions, and financial-crime control testing.

• Fluency in English is required to be able to coordinate with overseas partners and stakeholders. Additional languages would be an advantage.

Desirable

• CAMS, CGSS, CRMA, CIA, ACCA/ACA, ICA, or equivalent certification

• Prior experience in a regulated crypto/VASP or high-growth fintech.

• Data analytics, SQL, or audit-automation tooling skills.

Why Binance

• Shape the future of finance
• Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure
• Tackle challenging projects in a fast-paced and innovative enviornment with autonomy
• Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
• Competitive salary and company benefits
• Remote-first, work-from-home arrangement (may vary depending on the nature of the role and team)

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