Job Description

Description
About Hex Trust
Hex Trust is Asia's leading provider of digital asset custody solutions for Banks &
Financial Institutions, using leading-edge Blockchain technology. Led by innovators from
the financial services industry, Hex Trust has built a proprietary platform that delivers a
new way for financial institutions, asset managers, and corporations to safely and
efficiently operate in the Blockchain ecosystem. Institutional adoption of digital assets and
DeFi requires a fundamental shift in the way banks and financial institutions operate. Hex
Trust is the link that connects the traditional financial world to the digital assets ecosystem.
Position Summary :
The Compliance Officer will be the person responsible in the management of the daily activities of the Compliance department and maintenance of the company's compliance and AML program in Dubai, with direct reporting to the local CEO and the Group Head of Compliance.
Responsibilities:
Be the MLRO of Hex Trust MENA FZE.
Be responsible for regulatory filings and reporting.
Be responsible for the review, investigation and onboarding of new customers and accounts.
Participate in the ongoing review of existing clients to ensure adherence to AML / CFT and regulatory requirements.
Ensure compliance with relevant guidelines and regulations issued by VARA and other applicable government bodies.
Assist with the development, implementation and enhancement of local policies and procedures.
Assist with monitoring and testing activities to ensure adherence to group policies and procedures.
Assist with compliance projects and other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Group Head of Compliance.
Encourage and promote a compliance culture within the organisation.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or Law degree.
Compliance Professional Designation (e.g., ICA, CAMS certification).
6 to 10 years of relevant compliance experience and being a MLRO in a financial institution or regulated entity.
Excellent understanding of KYC and customer due diligence requirements as well as risks and internal controls relevant to a financial institution.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to think critically, have an analytical mindset and pay keen attention to details.
Understanding of virtual asset is a plus.
Benefits
Make a difference and get yourself noticed in a rapidly growing company, providing multiple opportunities for career and personal development. We are a dynamic, multi-cultural team of smart, motivated people based in offices across Hong Kong, Singapore and Vietnam. We'll give you tough challenges, while offering rewarding results to match, as well as regular team and social events and flexible working arrangements when needed.
Diverse and inclusive team: A diverse and international team who come from over 15 countries with diversity of both thought and background on a mission to disrupt the digital asset industry. We support each other and take pride in our achievements. We attract talent from well known global multinational companies and institutions.
Ownership & learning-curve: Opportunity to make an active contribution to the growth story of one of the leading disruptors in the FinTech industry.
Communication: We treat our staff like owners by being open, transparent, and providing regular communication about our direction and progress. We provide regular insight into decision making, strategy, and corporate-wide objectives and key results progress so that each of our employees is aligned and empowered. And we constantly strive to improve how we can communicate more effectively.
Office: We offer both the flexibility to work remotely or from our modern offices in the central business hubs of Hong Kong, Singapore and Vietnam.
Hex Trust is an equal opportunity employer devoted to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.