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About Us

Your Compliance Partner Across Global Markets

SCS MENA is a specialized compliance consultancy providing expert advisory services in crypto compliance, AML, financial crime, and sanctions. With extensive experience across UAE, UK, and global financial markets, we support financial institutions, VASPs, fintech firms, and corporates in navigating complex regulatory landscapes. Our services include compliance framework development and implementation, regulatory licensing support, investigations, and risk management solutions, ensuring businesses remain compliant and resilient in an evolving regulatory environment.

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Our Services

Comprehensive Service
Offerings

RWA & Real Estate Tokenization Compliance

SCS MENA provides compliance advisory for Real-World Asset (RWA) and Real Estate tokenization, ensuring alignment with UAE and global standards. We support token structuring, securities law compliance, AML/KYC, investor due diligence, smart contract audits, risk management, on-chain analytics, and regulatory engagement with VARA, FSRA, and DFSA.

Crypto
Compliance

SCS MENA provides end-to-end crypto compliance solutions for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), exchanges, and fintech companies. We ensure full compliance with VARA, FSRA, DFSA, and UAE Central Bank regulations, covering risk assessments, AML frameworks, KYC/CDD policies, and transaction monitoring tailored for crypto businesses.

Compliance Procedures
Implementation

We help VASPs and companies build and test compliance procedures that meet regulatory standards. Our services ensure frameworks align with requirements, identify gaps, and strengthen effectiveness—reducing the risk of penalties or findings.

Interim or Part-Time Support for Head of Compliance and MLRO Roles

SCS MENA provides end-to-end crypto compliance solutions for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), exchanges, and fintech companies. We ensure full compliance with VARA, FSRA, DFSA, and UAE Central Bank regulations, covering risk assessments, AML frameworks, KYC/CDD policies, and transaction monitoring tailored for crypto businesses.

Advisory Service to Chairman, CEO, and the Board

We offer strategic compliance advisory to Chairmen, CEOs, and Board members, helping them navigate regulatory risks, governance frameworks, and financial crime compliance. Our expertise ensures that financial institutions align with local and global regulatory expectations, fostering a culture of compliance at the highest levels.

Crypto Investigation Service & Certified Chainalysis Reactor

SCS MENA specializes in crypto investigations, leveraging advanced blockchain analytics tools such as Chainalysis Reactor to track and analyze suspicious transactions. We support law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, and VASPs in tracing illicit funds, identifying high-risk wallets, and mitigating crypto-related financial crime risks.

Blockchain, DLT, and DeFi Compliance

SCS MENA offers specialized advisory on Blockchain, Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) compliance. We help businesses navigate the evolving regulatory landscape, ensuring compliance with smart contract audits, on-chain risk assessments, and DeFi AML solutions.

Crypto Business Setup & Licensing Support

SCS MENA supports crypto exchanges, blockchain ventures, NFT marketplaces, and other VASP businesses with end-to-end solutions. We cover business setup, product development, IT infrastructure, payments, and licensing. Our experts guide you through VARA, FSRA, and DFSA regulations to secure approvals and ensure compliance, helping you launch and scale smoothly in the digital asset ecosystem.

AI-Driven Compliance & KYC Solutions

SCS MENA delivers AI-powered compliance and KYC solutions for crypto and blockchain businesses. Our services include automated identity verification, transaction monitoring, behavioral risk analysis, and fraud detection. By leveraging machine learning, we help businesses detect suspicious activities, streamline onboarding, and maintain real-time AML compliance, improving efficiency and reducing manual errors.

SME Sanctions Advisory and Investigation Services

As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Sanctions, SCS MENA provides specialized advisory and investigative services for OFAC, UN, EU, and UAE sanctions compliance. We assist firms with sanctions screening, transaction due diligence, OFAC and OFSI License and internal investigations, ensuring adherence to global regulatory requirements.

Trade Sanctions & Money Laundering Compliance, Including Export Control & Dual-Use Goods

Our team provides comprehensive advisory services on trade-based money laundering (TBML), export controls, and dual-use goods compliance. We assist firms in identifying trade sanctions risks, conducting due diligence, and implementing controls to prevent regulatory breaches.

Remediation Projects

SCS MENA supports financial institutions in closing AML and compliance findings raised by regulators. Our remediation services include policy enhancement, transaction reviews, governance restructuring, and regulatory reporting improvements to align with UAE and international regulatory expectations.

DNFBP AML Compliance Advisory & Training

We provide AML advisory and training services for Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs), including real estate firms, law firms, and corporate service providers. Our training programs ensure firms meet UAE Central Bank and FIU regulatory requirements, enhancing AML risk management capabilities.

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Umair’s
Profile
Umair’s Profile

Umair’s Profile

Umair is a highly experienced compliance professional with over 20 years of expertise in AML, financial crime compliance, and sanctions advisory across the UAE, UK, and global financial markets. He has held senior compliance roles at leading financial institutions, including Barclays UK, HSBC UAE & UK, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), LSEG Global, and Binance UAE & Global. His work includes extensive engagement with regulators such as the UAE Central Bank, FSRA, DFSA, VARA, and OFAC, handling complex compliance investigations, remediation projects, and regulatory interactions.

Umair has covered global markets, including MENAT and Europe for HSBC, held a global compliance role at FAB and LSEG, and managed compliance operations across 70+ countries. His expertise in multi-jurisdictional regulatory frameworks enables him to provide strategic compliance solutions to financial institutions operating across different regulatory landscapes. He has also worked with various law enforcement agencies and played a key role in multiple monitorship projects with the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ), the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and other regulatory authorities.

Umair has built and led the compliance function for Commercial Banking at the largest bank in the UAE, bringing deep expertise in financial institutions, Free Zones, and regulatory frameworks. His in-depth understanding of compliance requirements and risk management in these sectors enables him to provide tailored advisory solutions to businesses operating in complex regulatory environments.

As the founder of SCS MENA, Umair leverages his deep industry expertise to offer specialized compliance advisory services to financial institutions, crypto firms, and corporates. His experience in crypto compliance, AML, sanctions, and blockchain investigations enables organizations to navigate evolving regulatory landscapes and mitigate financial crime risks effectively. Umair holds multiple professional certifications in compliance and financial crime, including CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist), ICA Diploma in AML & Compliance, ICA Certification in Crypto Compliance, ICA Certification in Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML), and Chainalysis Reactor Certification. His qualifications further solidify his expertise in regulatory compliance, financial crime risk, and blockchain investigations

Why Choose Us

Innovative Problem-Solving for Your Business Needs

Developing tailored solutions

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Implementing Technology

We leverage cutting-edge technology implement seamlessly.

Understanding Your Business Goals

We start by gaining a deep understanding of your business goals. We take the time to learn about your unique vision, challenges, and objectives. This deep understanding allows us to create tailored solutions that align perfectly with your goals, ensuring maximum impact and success.

Developing tailored solutions

Next, our team of experts develops tailored solutions.

Implementing Technology

We leverage cutting-edge technology impolement seamlessly.

Understanding Your Business Goals

We start by gaining a deep understanding of your business goals. We take the time to learn about your unique vision, challenges, and objectives. This deep understanding allows us to create tailored solutions that align perfectly with your goals, ensuring maximum impact and success.

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