Founded in 2012, Bitfinex is a digital asset trading platform offering state-of-the-art services for digital currency traders and global liquidity providers. We're on a mission to create the most innovative cryptocurrencies exchange. This is a unique opportunity, a rare window of time at the tipping point of the financial evolution. Much like the early days of the internet, blockchain technology faces complex new challenges and having the best team plays a pivotal role in success.
Our team is fully remote and globally distributed to capture the best talent from around the world. So far our company has grown fast and stayed lean to secure its place as a leader in the space.
If you get excited about being in an industry that is breaking new ground and have confidence you can conquer the most challenging feats we'll encounter, we want to talk to you. Join us, and help lay the foundation for a decentralized future.
Global Senior Compliance Officer (100% Remote) The Senior Compliance Officer (SCO) reports to the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) and provides tactical support to the CCO in administrating the Compliance Program across all jurisdictions. The SCO is an experienced, passionate individual and team player able to work with a minimum of supervision, showing initiative and foresight and with the ability to deliver results with confidence.
With a background in both AML and non-AML compliance, experienced or knowledgeable in risk management and with a passion for crypto and its place in society going forward, the SCO will be an important and trusted member of the Compliance Team. The SCO will work closely with various heads of departments across iFinex and its affiliates.
The SCO in supporting the CCO function will help ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the Compliance Program and supporting a 'Culture of Compliance' across the organization. In establishing standards, implementing procedures and fostering a 'Culture of Compliance', the SCO helps ensure that the compliance programs within the organization are effective and efficient in identifying, preventing, detecting and correcting non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Responsibilities Include: Project Management of Compliance Initiatives incl. Action Plans Coordination of Internal and External Testing Policy and procedural development in alignment with applicable laws, regulations and regulatory expectations Reporting analysis, interpretation and remedial planning Regulatory liaison, (in partnership with The Head of AML) Peer industry liaison, initiatives and shared best practices Compliance Training Program Development Preparation and submission of Board, Senior Management and mandatory regulatory reporting Oversight of Compliance related 3rd party and Vendor Management In addition to the skill set preferred requirements listed below the incumbent must be able to work independently with minimum supervision in managing the team, flexible as to working arrangement and hours and confident in making decisions as delegated by the CCO.
Knowledge: University education Demonstrated experience in a senior international AML/CTF, Sanctions and/or Risk Management compliance role Demonstrated knowledge and experience of the "Four Pillars of AML", conducting AML and/or Compliance Program risks assessments Demonstrated knowledge and experience on the concept, evaluation and mitigation of risks relating to the AML Program and non-AML Good understanding of financial services including securities, trading and the Capital Markets Good technical understanding about how cryptocurrencies including Stable Coins and Privacy Coins and the Lightning Network operates and the concept of the Blockchain ACAMs or equivalent Risk Management / Audit certified preferred Audit and/or internal/external compliance testing experience (preferred) Regulatory or regulatory liaison experience, (preferred) Familiar with iFinex business operations Skills: English as a 1st language (or strong English verbal and written skills) Secondary language, (Spanish, Portuguese, Russian – (preferred) Excellent written (incl. report writing) and verbal communication skills Skilled in writing in Plain English (preferred) Demonstrated critical-thinking skills, (decision-making) Advanced organizational understanding and the management of change Demonstrated experience in leading or working seamlessly organizational pillars (preferred) Demonstrated experience in interacting with regulators, industry peers
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