Junior Compliance Analyst

Job Summary:

McCoin is seeking an experienced Junior Compliance Analyst to support the Compliance function in managing day-to-day regulatory and compliance activities. The successful candidate will operate as a key member of the Compliance team, supporting AML/CFT controls, regulatory monitoring, compliance reviews, reporting, policy implementation, and operational compliance activities.

This role requires a hands-on compliance professional who can independently manage routine compliance activities, work across business functions, identify regulatory risks, maintain audit-ready records, and contribute to the continuous improvement of McCoin's Compliance Management System.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily compliance operations including monitoring, review, investigation, documentation, and escalation activities.
• Support AML/CFT, sanctions, PEP, adverse media screening, and customer due diligence processes.
• Review KYC/KYB documentation, customer risk classifications, enhanced due diligence cases, and onboarding exceptions.
• Conduct transaction monitoring reviews and support investigation of potentially suspicious activities.
• Prepare compliance reports, management information, regulatory records, and internal compliance dashboards.
• Support suspicious transaction reporting processes and maintain appropriate documentation and audit trails.
• Monitor regulatory developments, especially VARA requirements and applicable UAE AML/CFT obligations, and support implementation of changes.
• Assist with compliance monitoring plans, control testing, gap assessments, and remediation tracking.
• Review internal procedures, SOPs, policies, and operational workflows to ensure alignment with regulatory expectations.
• Support compliance reviews of marketing materials, customer communications, products, and operational changes.
• Maintain compliance registers, records, evidence repositories, and documentation required for regulatory inspections and audits.
• Collaborate with Operations, Technology, Risk, Product, Customer Experience, and other departments to embed compliance controls into business processes.
• Support compliance training initiatives and promote a strong compliance culture across the organization.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Compliance, Risk Management, Business, or a related field.
• 3-7 years of relevant compliance experience within financial services, fintech, digital assets, banking, brokerage, or regulated environments.
• Strong practical knowledge of AML/CFT frameworks, KYC/CDD/EDD processes, sanctions compliance, and transaction monitoring.
• Experience working with regulatory requirements, compliance policies, procedures, and operational controls.
• Ability to independently manage compliance activities with limited supervision.
• Experience preparing documentation for audits, regulatory reviews, or internal assessments.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate issues and identify compliance risks.

Preferred Experience

• Experience within Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), crypto exchanges, digital asset platforms, or blockchain-related businesses.
• Familiarity with VARA, FATF recommendations, UAE AML/CFT requirements, or similar regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with compliance technology platforms such as KYC providers, blockchain analytics, transaction monitoring, or case management systems.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, CFE, CRCM, or equivalent are advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.
• Ability to manage confidential information with integrity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-growing technology-driven environment.
• Problem-solving mindset with strong ownership and accountability.
• Ability to balance regulatory requirements with practical business operations.

Career Development Opportunity

McCoin values continuous professional growth. This role is designed for a strong compliance professional who demonstrates leadership capability, regulatory expertise, and ownership of compliance processes. Future career progression opportunities may include increased responsibility within the Compliance function based on performance, experience, and organizational requirements.

Work Location: In person