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Head of Regulatory Affairs & Licensing (RWA Tok... Operation · SkyBlue Group
SkyBlue Group
Sharjah, UAEAED 18,000-50,000/moToday
UAEFinance & AccountingFull Time
Skills Required
GitCommunication
Job Description
Antweave is seeking a high-caliber Regulatory Affairs & Licensing Lead to spearhead our institutional entry into the UAE’s digital asset ecosystem. You will be the primary architect of our licensing strategy, responsible for securing and maintaining our VARA (Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority) Full Market Product licenses and navigating the RAK Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO) legal frameworks.Your mission is to ensure that our platform for fractional ownership of Real-World Assets (RWA) is not just compliant, but sets the gold standard for regulated tokenization in the region.Key Responsibilities1. Licensing & Statutory ApprovalsVARA Management: Lead the end-to-end application process for VARA licenses (specifically Broker-Dealer).RAK DAO Integration: Manage the setup and \"legal wrapper\" structures within RAK DAO, ensuring our DAO governance aligns with Ras Ras Ras Al Khaimah’scifice zone regulations.Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for regulators, managing all inspections, audits, and \"No Objection Certificate\" (NOC) requests.2. Compliance Framework DevelopmentRulebook Implementation: Translate VARA’s Compulsory Rulebooks (Compliance & Risk, AML/CFT, Cybersecurity, etc.) into actionable internal SOPs.RWA Legal Structuring: Collaborate with legal counsel to ensure the \"off-chain\" asset (real estate, art, etc.) is perfectly mirrored by the \"on-chain\" token under UAE Law.Investor Onboarding: Oversee the development of KYC/KYB and AML workflows that satisfy both UAE federal law and specific Virtual Asset standards.3. Strategic AdvisoryProduct Roadmap Alignment: Advise the tech and product teams on how new features (e.g., secondary market trading or staking) impact our licensing perimeter.Governance: Help establish the Board-level Risk and Compliance Committees required for regulated financial entities in Dubai.Candidate ProfileExperience & Qualifications:6+ years of experience in legal, compliance, or regulatory affairs within Fintech, Blockchain, or Traditional Finance (Private Equity/REITs).Proven Track Record: Direct experience in successfully obtaining licenses from VARA, ADGM (FSRA), or DIFC (DFSA).RWA Knowledge: Deep understanding of the legal hurdles involved in fractionalizing physical assets (SPV structures, land registry integrations, etc.).Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Finance, or a related field. Professional certifications (CAMS, ICA) are highly preferred.Soft Skills:The \"VARA Whisperer\": Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to regulators clearly.Entrepreneurial Grit: Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment where the regulatory \"goalposts\" are often moving.Why Join Antweave?Be at the forefront of the $16 Trillion RWA tokenization market.Shape the regulatory landscape of the UAE’s most ambitious Web3 project.Competitive salary + equity/token options.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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