Cryptocurrency Regulatory Specialist

**Senior Crypto Compliance Officer: A Key Role in the Digital Asset Industry**

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Crypto Compliance Officer to join our team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a compliance professional to work at the intersection of finance, blockchain, and regulation.

About the Role:

• This position plays a pivotal role in shaping crypto regulatory compliance for a leading digital asset firm.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring adherence to FATF guidelines, EU AML Directives, SEC/CFTC crypto regulations, and other global frameworks governing crypto exchanges, custodians, and token issuers.
• You will serve as the primary compliance contact for crypto-related licensing applications, regulatory reporting, and audits.
• Your expertise will be critical in tracking evolving regulations affecting the crypto industry, including stablecoins, NFTs, DeFi, and crypto derivatives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Crypto-Specific Regulatory Compliance:
   1. Ensure adherence to relevant global frameworks governing crypto exchanges, custodians, and token issuers.
   2. Serve as the primary compliance contact for crypto-related licensing applications, regulatory reporting, and audits.
   3. Stay up-to-date with evolving regulations affecting the crypto industry, including stablecoins, NFTs, DeFi, and crypto derivatives.
2. KYC/KYB & Crypto AML Processes:
   1. Oversee KYC/KYB for crypto exchanges, institutional clients, and high-risk individuals, ensuring compliance with multi-jurisdictional AML/CFT laws.
   2. Design and manage on-chain analytics processes, utilizing blockchain forensic tools (e.g., Chainalysis, Elliptic) for transaction monitoring.
   3. Implement enhanced due diligence protocols for high-risk crypto transactions, VASPs (Virtual Asset Service Providers), and cross-border transfers.
   4. Enforce the FATF Travel Rule, ensuring compliant data-sharing for crypto transactions between exchanges and counterparties.
3. Risk Management & Transaction Monitoring:
   1. Develop and enhance real-time crypto transaction monitoring frameworks, integrating risk-based alerts for money laundering, fraud, and illicit finance.
   2. Oversee suspicious activity reporting processes for crypto transactions, escalating cases to relevant financial intelligence units (FIUs).
   3. Assess the risks associated with DeFi protocols, smart contracts, and decentralized exchanges (DEXs) to align with evolving compliance standards.
4. Regulatory Engagement & Internal Governance:
   1. Act as the primary point of contact for crypto regulators, financial authorities, and law enforcement agencies in multiple jurisdictions.
   2. Lead the crypto licensing process, ensuring the company meets regulatory requirements for crypto trading, custody services, and token offerings.
   3. Design and maintain internal policies, regulatory reports, and compliance manuals tailored to crypto-specific risks and challenges.
   4. Represent the company in regulatory discussions, industry forums, and compliance summits to shape the evolving crypto compliance landscape.
5. Compliance Automation & System Enhancements:
   1. Collaborate with tech teams to enhance KYC automation, blockchain monitoring, and AI-driven compliance solutions.
   2. Optimize AML software, smart contract risk assessments, and wallet risk-scoring mechanisms for crypto transactions.
   3. Implement real-time sanctions screening for crypto wallets and addresses, ensuring compliance with OFAC, EU, and UN sanction lists.

Qualifications:

• Educational background: Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Certifications such as CAMS, ICA, CRCM, or equivalent are preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in crypto compliance, AML, or regulatory affairs, with a strong background in multi-jurisdictional compliance.
• Proven knowledge of FATF Travel Rule, SEC/CFTC crypto regulations, and AMLD frameworks.
• Technical proficiency in blockchain forensic tools (Chainalysis, Crystal, Elliptic), AML software, crypto wallet risk scoring, and/or Salesforce.
• Analytical and communication skills: Ability to analyze blockchain transactions, detect illicit activities, and communicate findings effectively to regulators and internal stakeholders.

Key Competencies:

• Crypto Regulatory Awareness: In-depth understanding of crypto licensing requirements, DeFi compliance, and virtual asset regulations.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement crypto compliance strategies aligned with evolving global regulations.
• Decision-Making: Capable of assessing high-risk crypto transactions and making informed compliance decisions.
• Tech-Savvy Approach: Familiarity with blockchain technology, crypto trading platforms, and smart contract compliance.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work cross-functionally with legal, tech, risk, and finance teams in a fast-paced crypto environment.

Why This Role Matters:

This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the crypto regulatory compliance landscape while working at the intersection of finance, blockchain, and regulation.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on knowledge and experience.
• 24 days of annual leave (as per group policy).
• Flexible working options, including remote and hybrid work arrangements.
• Support for continuing education, blockchain certifications, and regulatory training (after one year with the company).
• Performance-based annual bonuses tied to compliance KPIs.