Banking & Compliance Advisor
BHFT
Date: 1 day ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time
Remote

Company Description
BHFT is a proprietary algorithmic trading firm. Our team manages the full trading cycle, from software development to creating and coding strategies and algorithms.
Our trading operations cover key exchanges. The firm trades across a broad range of asset classes, including equities, equity derivatives, options, commodity futures, rates futures, etc. We employ a diverse and growing array of algorithmic trading strategies, utilizing both High-Frequency Trading (HFT) and Medium-Frequency Trading (MFT) approaches.
Looking ahead, we are expanding into new markets and products. As a dynamic company, we continuously experiment with new markets, tools, and technologies.
We’ve got a team of 200+ professionals, with a strong emphasis on technology—70% are technical specialists in development, infrastructure, testing, and analytics spheres. The remaining part of the team supports our business operations, such as Risks, Compliance, Legal, Operations and more.
With a strong focus on innovation and performance, BHFT is actively expanding its presence in traditional financial markets. We value a results-driven culture, emphasizing collaboration, transparency, and constant improvement, all while offering the flexibility of remote work and a globally distributed team.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
What we offer:
BHFT is a proprietary algorithmic trading firm. Our team manages the full trading cycle, from software development to creating and coding strategies and algorithms.
Our trading operations cover key exchanges. The firm trades across a broad range of asset classes, including equities, equity derivatives, options, commodity futures, rates futures, etc. We employ a diverse and growing array of algorithmic trading strategies, utilizing both High-Frequency Trading (HFT) and Medium-Frequency Trading (MFT) approaches.
Looking ahead, we are expanding into new markets and products. As a dynamic company, we continuously experiment with new markets, tools, and technologies.
We’ve got a team of 200+ professionals, with a strong emphasis on technology—70% are technical specialists in development, infrastructure, testing, and analytics spheres. The remaining part of the team supports our business operations, such as Risks, Compliance, Legal, Operations and more.
With a strong focus on innovation and performance, BHFT is actively expanding its presence in traditional financial markets. We value a results-driven culture, emphasizing collaboration, transparency, and constant improvement, all while offering the flexibility of remote work and a globally distributed team.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Relationship Management: Identify, engage, and maintain relationships with traditional financial institutions open to servicing crypto-related entities, including those supporting inflows/outflows from exchanges and enabling fiat operational payments.
- Account Onboarding: Lead the process of opening domestic and international bank accounts for entities involved in crypto trading, particularly those with complex or multi-jurisdictional structures.
- Compliance: Guide and support the preparation of comprehensive compliance packages, including KYB/KYC documentation, source of funds narratives, transactional histories, and audit-ready trails.
- Internal Controls & Governance: Advise on the development and implementation of robust internal compliance policies and control procedures aligned with banking and regulatory expectations.
- Regulatory Readiness: Monitor evolving banking compliance standards and provide actionable insights to ensure the firm remains ahead of regulatory developments in key jurisdictions.
- Strategic Advisory: Serve as a senior advisor to the leadership team on banking strategy, reputational risk mitigation, and compliance best practices, leveraging a global perspective.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, or a related field.
- Proven experience successfully opening and managing bank accounts for crypto trading firms or fintechs, particularly those operating across multiple jurisdictions.
- Understanding of banking compliance standards applicable to digital asset entities, including AML/CFT, fund transparency, and operational risk management.
- Strong track record in preparing and presenting documentation to banks and compliance teams, ensuring clarity, completeness, and regulatory alignment.
- Familiarity with banking environments in crypto-friendly jurisdictions (e.g., Cayman Islands, Switzerland, Singapore).
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, a problem-solving mindset, and a proven ability to navigate cross-functional environments.
What we offer:
- Experience a modern international technology company without the burden of bureaucracy.
- Collaborate with industry-leading professionals, including former employees of Tower, DRW, Broadridge, Credit Suisse, and more.
- Enjoy excellent opportunities for professional growth and self-realization.
- Work remotely from anywhere in the world with a flexible schedule.
- Receive compensation for health insurance, sports activities, and non-professional training.
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