Crypto Regulatory Compliance Officer (Openbank) - HB716

Crypto Regulatory Compliance Officer (Openbank)
Country: Spain
Join Openbank, the 100% digital bank of the Santander Group, where innovation meets opportunity! With over 2 million customers across Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, and Portugal, we're leading the way in digital banking. Our products are transforming the industry, from loans and mortgages to a cutting-edge, fully automated investment platform. At Openbank, we pride ourselves on simplicity, agility, and security, earning us the title of the most recommended Spanish bank among our customers. Technology is in our DNA, and we are constantly developing new digital solutions and products.

And we're not stopping there! At Openbank, we are proud to be a bank gaining more international presence, having just landed in the United States with plans to launch in Mexico. If you're passionate about digital innovation, eager to make an impact, and ready to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking company, then we want to hear from you! Join us and be part of our journey to redefine banking for the digital age!

Mission:
We are recruiting for a professional to take on the role of Compliance Officer, focused on Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The successful candidate will support the compliance team, participating and collaborating in all monitoring and compliance tasks related to ensure MiCA compliance and the new regulatory requirements for the crypto asset service providers (CASPs). If you are a person with teamwork skills, driven by initiative, autonomy, and customer orientation, you are the person we are looking for to complete our compliance team.

Responsibilities:
A Crypto Compliance Officer plays a crucial role in ensuring that the company adheres to all relevant laws, regulations, and standards in the rapidly evolving crypto space, involving the following responsibilities:

1. Lead the bank's efforts in preparing for compliance with the MiCA regulation.
2. Assist in the preparation of license/registration applications, including playing a key role in the MiCA application.
3. Adapt and develop, where applicable, corporate and local policies, as well as compliance procedures related to cryptoassets and digital assets activity.
4. Support and advise front-line agents on matters relating to cryptoassets and digital assets to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements (including MiCA), investor conduct and protection standards, as well as supervisory expectations in the sale of cryptoassets.
5. Participate in the design and review of contracting flows in the different channels, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations.
6. Manage local approval and subsequent corporate validation of new cryptoassets and digital assets activity before launch, as well as subsequent modifications in the corresponding forums.
7. Coordinate and manage due diligence on digital custody and broker providers, as well as their annual re-evaluations.
8. Monitor regulatory developments and manage the implementation of the corresponding modifications.
9. Prepare follow-up reports and report their content to local and corporate governance bodies.
10. Attend to and manage inspection activities/response to requirements from supervisory bodies.
11. Assist in internal audits on cryptoassets and digital assets, follow up on recommendations issued, and ensure their implementation.
12. Follow up on customer complaints regarding cryptoasset or digital asset products and support the definition of action plans to reduce frequent causes of complaints.
13. Define training plans on cryptoassets and monitor their execution.

To be successful in the role you must have:

1. Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in a compliance role within Digital assets, financial services, fintech, or banking.
2. Degree in Law or double degree in Business Administration/Economics and Law or a related field.
3. Complementary education or certification in Compliance and Digital Assets would be a plus.
4. Good command of written and spoken English is a requirement.
5. Full Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Outlook skills.
6. Well organized, adaptable, proactive with good communication and teamwork skills, discreet and ethical, problem-solving with demonstrable initiative.
7. Depth knowledge of the crypto assets industry.
8. Previous experience in dealing with cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies would be a big plus.

What do we offer?

1. Immediate incorporation to a dynamic and agile company with a growth and expansion project.
2. Working in start-up mode with the support of Grupo Santander.
3. Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits package.
4. Possibility of growth within the company and the Group.
5. Collaboration in international projects and possibility of contact with different countries.
6. Excellent work environment, social clubs, and frequent events.

Would you like to grow with us? Join our team!

Openbank is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered equally without regard to gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, age, political orientation, union membership, or disability status. We make recruiting decisions based on experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify, and build.

If you're not currently living in Madrid or Valencia and you are open to relocating, we would still love to consider your application.

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