Compliance Analyst at BitGo Inc.

<div class="content-intro"><p>BitGo is the leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage. Since our founding in 2013, we have focused on enabling our clients to securely navigate the digital asset space. With a global presence and multiple Trust companies, BitGo serves thousands of institutions, including many of the industry's top brands, exchanges, and platforms, and millions of retail investors worldwide. As the operational backbone of the digital economy, BitGo handles a significant portion of Bitcoin network transactions and is the largest independent digital asset custodian, and staking provider, in the world. For more information, visit <a class="c-link" href="http://www.bitgo.com/" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="http://www.bitgo.com" data-sk="tooltip_parent">www.bitgo.com</a>.</p></div><p>BitGo MENA is seeking an experienced Compliance Analyst to assume the role of Compliance Officer (CO) and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) in accordance with the requirements of the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA).</p> <p>This role will be responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end compliance and AML/CFT framework for BitGo MENA, ensuring full alignment with applicable UAE laws, VARA rulebooks, and international best practices. The individual will act as the primary regulatory liaison and will play a key role in maintaining the firm’s regulatory standing, governance, and risk management framework.</p> <h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3> <h4><strong>Regulatory & Governance</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Act as the approved Compliance Officer and MLRO for VARA-regulated entity.</li> <li>Serve as the primary point of contact with VARA.</li> <li>Ensure ongoing compliance with VARA Rulebooks, including Compliance & Risk Management, Custody, and Market Conduct requirements.</li> <li>Lead regulatory submissions.</li> <li>Support Board and senior management with compliance reporting, governance updates, and regulatory developments.</li> </ul> <h4><strong>AML/CFT & Financial Crime Compliance</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Maintain and enhance the firm’s AML/CFT framework in line with:</li> <ul> <li>UAE Federal AML laws</li> <li>FATF recommendations</li> <li>VARA AML Rulebook</li> </ul> <li>Act as MLRO, including:</li> <ul> <li>Oversight of transaction monitoring and investigations</li> <li>Filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) via goAML</li> <li>Managing sanctions screening and escalation processes&lt