Compliance Manager
Job Description:
Role Overview:
We're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Compliance Manager with expertise in both cryptocurrency and FX compliance. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about the intersection of finance and crypto to help build a robust compliance framework. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in ensuring our operations adhere to all relevant laws and regulations, driving compliance initiatives across our expanding crypto and FX divisions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and Implement Compliance Frameworks: Design and maintain a comprehensive compliance program across FX and cryptocurrency operations, ensuring alignment with all relevant regulations and industry standards.
- Regulatory Monitoring: Keep a pulse on evolving crypto and FX regulations to ensure our practices stay ahead of compliance requirements.
- Risk Assessments and Audits: Conduct regular compliance risk assessments, implement corrective action plans, and maintain an audit-ready environment.
- Stakeholder Management: Act as the main point of contact with regulatory authorities and other external stakeholders for all compliance matters.
- Training and Awareness: Lead compliance-related training and promote a compliance-focused culture within the organization.
- AML and CTF Oversight: Oversee anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) programs.
- Investigations and Reporting: Conduct investigations into suspected compliance violations and report findings to senior management.
- Marketing and Material Review: Ensure all marketing and public materials meet regulatory requirements.
- Metrics and Reporting: Establish compliance metrics, maintain reporting systems, and submit reports as needed.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a compliance role within financial services, with a specific focus on cryptocurrency and FX markets.
- Education: Bachelors degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CAMS, CFE) are a plus.
- Knowledge: Strong grasp of AML, CTF, data protection laws, and regulatory frameworks.
- Skills: Analytical thinker with excellent communication skills and a talent for building collaborative relationships.
- Integrity: High ethical standards, demonstrating commitment to compliance best practices.
- Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Language: Fluent in English
Candidates should possess or be prepared to obtain UAE Financial Rules and Regulations and Combating Financial Crime certificates within 3 months of joining.
Preferred Skills:
- Blockchain technology and digital asset compliance expertise.
- Experience with Chainalysis or similar tools for crypto transaction analysis.
- Knowledge of international regulatory environments.
- Proficiency in compliance management software.
This role offers a dynamic, forward-thinking environment for a professional ready to make an impact in both the FX and crypto sectors.