Money Laundering Reporting Officer

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented MLRO to oversee and manage the company’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and overall enterprise compliance program within the Compliance team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in regulatory compliance within the Web3 and digital assets space, with a proven track record of working in blockchain, cryptocurrency, or financial technology (FinTech) organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Transaction Monitoring: Oversee transaction monitoring systems, ensuring the identification and reporting of suspicious activities.
2. Blockchain Investigation: Trace, analyze, identify, and investigate patterns and activities on various blockchain networks, protocols and provide tailored reports for audits, compliance, and legal cases.
3. Reporting: Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies, handling all necessary filings, including suspicious activity reports (SARs).
4. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the company complies with all applicable AML laws, regulations, and internal policies.
5. Policies and Procedures: Develop, implement, and maintain AML/CTF policies, procedures, and internal controls.
6. Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments to identify potential areas of vulnerability and recommend strategies for mitigation. Making recommendations for enhancing the firm’s systems, controls and processes.
7. Training: Conduct regular AML/CTF training for staff to ensure awareness and compliance across all levels of the organization.
8. Audits: Coordinate with internal and external auditors to evaluate the effectiveness of the company’s AML/CTF compliance framework.
9. Collaboration: Work closely with the legal, compliance, and technology teams to enhance the company’s compliance posture.

Qualifications:

1. Proven experience as an MLRO or compliance officer in the digital assets or blockchain industry.
2. In-depth knowledge of FATF Recommendations, global and cross border AML/CTF regulations, particularly in jurisdictions such as the EU, UK and UAE.
3. Familiarity with blockchain analytics tools (e.g., Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic).
4. Proven experience in anti-fraud, transaction monitoring, AML, Compliance, or Operations roles in a FinTech or regulated financial institution.
5. Other relevant roles in complex and fast-paced environments - e.g. Consulting, Strategy & Execution, Change Management.
6. Strong analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to identify trends and risks.
7. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, global organization maintaining close contact with relevant teams across multiple locations.
8. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Terms:

1. Remote work, flexible hours (our team is distributed around the world).
2. Young creative team, vibrant environment, and adequate leadership.
3. Suggestions welcome: propose an idea and execute it.
4. Competitive remuneration based on a candidate's skills and experience.
5. Work for a leader in its segment.
6. Unlimited vacation days per year.
7. Compensation for work equipment.
8. Annual team building event at an international resort.