Chief Compliance Officer

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a robust compliance framework aligned with regulatory
• requirements and business objectives.
• Continuously update compliance frameworks to meet new regulatory demands and
• support business expansion.
• Identify and assess regulatory risks associated with new products, services, and
• operational changes.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies to ensure compliance.
• Draft and enforce compliance policies, procedures, and guidelines to support
• organizational goals.
• Ensure all departments adhere to established compliance standards.
• Advise the CEO and Executive team on regulatory risks, updates, and compliance
• developments.
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities and external partners.
• Develop and deliver compliance training programs to enhance employee understanding
• and adherence.
• Foster a culture of compliance within the organization.
• Oversee compliance assessments for vendors and ensure alignment with organizational
• compliance standards.
• Manage vendor relationships to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Conduct regular compliance audits and ensure timely regulatory reporting.
• Lead efforts during regulatory examinations and inquiries.

Desired Background

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in compliance roles, with a minimum of 2+ years in a leadership position.
• Strong understanding of global regulatory frameworks, especially in blockchain and fintech industries.
• Experience in managing compliance audits and regulatory examinations.
• Proficiency in using compliance tools such as Chainalysis, SumSub, or similar platforms.

Skills Requirements

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align compliance frameworks with business goals.
• Regulatory Expertise: Deep understanding of global compliance and regulatory standards.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and expand compliance teams.
• Communication Skills: Excellent ability to advise senior leadership and liaise with regulatory authorities.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with compliance management tools such as Chainalysis, SumSub, or similar blockchain compliance platforms/tools.
• Risk Assessment and Management: Expertise in identifying and mitigating regulatory risks associated with new products, services, and operations.
• Policy Development and Implementation: Skilled in drafting clear, actionable policies and ensuring effective communication across departments.
• Stakeholder Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to engage with regulatory authorities, executive teams, and other stakeholders.
• Vendor Compliance Management: Proven experience in assessing and managing vendor compliance to align with organizational standards.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze complex regulatory data, identify trends, and derive actionable insights.
• Continuous Learning and Adaptability: Eagerness to stay updated on regulatory trends and best practices.
• Crisis Management: Strong decision-making skills to handle compliance crises, such as
• regulatory audits or breaches.