Compliance Officer – Virtual Asset / RWA Platform
Location: Dubai, UAE
Reports to: CEO / Board of Directors
About OneAsset
OneAsset is a pioneering Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization platform that fractionalizes institutional-grade commercial real estate on the blockchain. Fully aligned with the Dubai VARA regulatory framework, we offer global investors secure, transparent, and borderless access to high-quality real estate through tokenization.
We are seeking a Compliance Officer to lead our compliance and risk management framework as we secure our VARA license and scale our operations in the UAE and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance & Licensing
Act as the primary liaison with Dubai VARA, DIFC, and other relevant authorities.
Lead and manage the company's VARA license application process.
Ensure compliance with all applicable virtual asset, RWA, and AML regulations in Dubai and globally.
Policy & Framework Development
Develop and maintain internal compliance policies, AML/KYC/CFT frameworks, and risk management procedures.
Align policies with FATF guidelines, DFSA/DIFC requirements, and VARA standards.
Conduct regular compliance audits and risk assessments.
KYC, AML & Transaction Monitoring
Oversee investor onboarding, KYC verification, and wallet/transaction monitoring.
Establish escalation procedures for suspicious activity.
Manage relationships with third-party KYC/AML service providers.
Training & Governance
Conduct internal compliance training for staff and leadership.
Advise management on regulatory updates, risks, and obligations.
Prepare regular reports for the board and regulators.
Crypto & Tokenization Oversight
Monitor blockchain activity, token issuance, and secondary market trades for compliance.
Collaborate with legal and tech teams to ensure smart contracts and platform processes meet regulatory standards.
Safeguard investor protection through proper disclosures and risk reporting.
Requirements
Must Have:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, Business, or related field (Master's preferred).
5+ years in financial compliance, regulatory affairs, or risk management.
Proven experience with AML/KYC/CFT policies in a regulated financial institution or fintech.
Strong knowledge of FATF, UAE SCA/DFSA/VARA requirements and best practices.
Preferred:
Exposure to crypto, blockchain, or tokenization projects.
Experience in applying for financial or virtual asset licenses in the UAE or abroad.
Professional certification (CAMS, ICA, or equivalent).
Key Skills
Strong understanding of financial regulations and digital asset compliance.
Excellent communication and documentation skills for regulatory interaction.
Analytical and detail-oriented with strong risk management capabilities.
Ability to operate independently and strategically in a fast-moving Web3 environment.
What We Offer
Opportunity to lead compliance for a first-of-its-kind RWA platform in Dubai.
Competitive salary + performance incentives.
Work with an experienced founding team bridging real estate, finance, and Web3.
Career growth in the rapidly evolving virtual assets industry.
