Head of Crypto Compliance & MLRO (Relocate to Dubai)

Ebury is a global fintech firm dedicated to empowering businesses to expand internationally through tailored and forward-thinking financial solutions. Since our founding in 2009, we’ve grown to a diverse team of over 1,700 professionals across 40+ offices and 29+ markets worldwide. Joining Ebury means becoming part of a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions are valued. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of cross‑border finance, while advancing your own career in a dynamic, high‑growth industry.

Ebury is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Head of Crypto Compliance & MLRO to lead the development, implementation, and management of a robust compliance framework for our new stablecoin programme. This is a critical role as Ebury builds out our internal capabilities and pursues VASP licenses globally. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in crypto compliance and possess the technical acumen to work closely with product and engineering teams. This position is essential for ensuring that Ebury can expand its stablecoin programme into new and existing high‑growth markets and use cases while maintaining the highest standards of regulatory integrity and risk management.

• Strategy and Framework Development: Lead the design and execution of Ebury's stablecoin compliance framework, including developing internal policies and procedures for the handling of stablecoins, ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements, and adapting existing risk management and compliance manuals.
• Internal Infrastructure Build‑Out: Collaborate closely with Product, Tech, and Operations teams to spearhead the build and integration of the compliance infrastructure, selecting and configuring specialized compliance tools, defining and automating procedures, and establishing secure key management and custody solutions.
• Ongoing Compliance (2nd Line of Defense): Perform 2nd line activities in collaboration with the wider Compliance team, oversee day‑to‑day compliance operations, supervise the ongoing relationship with third‑party compliance providers, and respond to regulatory inquiries and audits.
• Regulatory and Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key liaison with regulatory authorities during the VASP licensing application process, engage with banking partners, and provide expert guidance on compliance matters.

• Proven experience in a financial crime compliance role within the fintech or financial services industry, with a focus on digital assets.
• Deep expertise in the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, including a strong understanding of international frameworks like MiCA, as well as UK and UAE DFSA regulations.
• Hands‑on experience with on‑chain analytics and transaction monitoring tools.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement compliance policies and procedures from the ground up.
• Familiarity with the technical aspects of stablecoin operations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with due diligence processes for both individuals (KYC) and businesses (KYB).
• Relevant professional qualification, such as Certified Cryptoasset AFC Specialist Certification (CCAS), is a plus.

Ready to launch your career with a global FinTech? Apply today and discover your potential at Ebury.

About Ebury: Ebury is the fast‑growing international FinTech platform. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered. We believe in inclusion and stand against discrimination in all forms.