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 the Compliance 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