Compliance Leader

Role Overview

Compliance Leader

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory & Risk Oversight

• Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on relevant federal, state, and local laws. Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on the organization. Assist with regulatory reporting and filing requirements.
• Risk Assessment: Identify potential compliance risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• KYB and Transaction Monitoring: Conduct KYC document reviews, identify deficiencies, and analyze transactional data for suspicious activity.

Policy & Program Governance

• Policy Development: Create and maintain compliance policies and procedures.
• Compliance Program Management: Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of compliance programs. Conduct compliance testing and audits.
• Training: Educate employees on compliance policies and procedures.

Monitoring, Reporting & Support

• Monitoring and Auditing: Conduct regular compliance audits and monitoring activities.
• Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate and complete compliance records.
• Reporting: Prepare compliance reports for management and regulatory agencies.
• Issue Resolution: Investigate and resolve compliance issues in a timely manner.
• Project Support: Collaborate with cross-functional teams on compliance-related projects.

What we are looking for

• Must haves:
• Bachelor's degree in finance, law, accounting, or related fields.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in regulatory compliance, with strong focus on AML/KYC.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Superior attention to detail to identify compliance issues quickly.
• Experience in crypto/web3-related compliance projects.
• What helps you stand out:
• In-depth knowledge of crypto regulatory requirements in one or more geographies including - US, UK, Europe, UAE and Latin America.
• Proven experience with crypto-specific AML/KYC procedures/third-party service providers and blockchain analytics tools.
• Experience in drafting Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and articulating grounds for suspicion.
• Broader experience in the fintech/cross-border payments/neobanking industry.