Director, Crypto AML & Sanctions
Director, Crypto AML & Sanctions
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Job Description
As the Compliance Director AML and Sanctions Crypto SME you will lead the design and execution of our AML and sanctions compliance program for our crypto activities. Youll provide subject matter expertise on crypto compliance risks build and conduct risk assessments develop and implement policies and procedures and partner with teams across the company to drive compliance excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and execution of AML and sanctions strategies specific to crypto and blockchain -related products and services.
- Serve as the AML and sanctions subject matter expert for crypto-related products and services.
- Develop and maintain policies procedures and controls to ensure compliance with AML and sanctions regulations including BSA/AML OFAC and global equivalents.
- Conduct comprehensive AML and sanctions risk assessments of crypto products services and business lines.
- Identify assess and document crypto-specific AML and sanctions risks ensuring appropriate controls and mitigations are in place.
- Conduct gap analyses and implement risk mitigation strategies for crypto compliance.
- Advise on the design and enhancement of transaction monitoring blockchain analytics and customer due diligence processes.
- Collaborate with product legal engineering and other stakeholders to ensure crypto offerings are compliant with applicable laws and regulations.
- Lead investigations of potential AML and sanctions issues including suspicious activity reports (SARs) and sanctions matches.
- Stay abreast of evolving crypto compliance trends regulatory developments and industry best practices.
- Provide training and guidance to the broader compliance team and business units on crypto AML and sanctions compliance.
- Support regulatory exams and inquiries.
- Maintain current knowledge of evolving crypto regulations globally including OFAC FinCEN FATF etc.
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
Qualifications :
Basic Qualifications
- 10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD
Preferred Qualifications
- 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD) or 6 years of work experience with a PhD
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g. finance law compliance). Advanced degree or certification (e.g. CAMS CFE) is a plus.
- 10 years of experience in compliance with at least 5 years focused on crypto stablecoin or blockchain-based financial services.
- Deep knowledge of AML and sanctions regulations (e.g. BSA/AML OFAC FATF standards) as they apply to crypto activities.
- Proven experience conducting AML and sanctions risk assessments and building effective risk-based compliance programs.
- Strong understanding of blockchain technology crypto ecosystems and regulatory challenges unique to the crypto industry.
- Excellent analytical communication and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Must have experience and deep familiarity with Crypto/on-chain related tools (TRM Labs Chainalysis Elliptic etc.)
Additional Information :
Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.
Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.
Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk communicate in person and by telephone frequently operate standard office equipment such as telephones and computers.
Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.
U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 137300 to 210000 USD per year which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge skills experience and location. In addition this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical Dental Vision 401 (k) FSA/HSA Life Insurance Paid Time Off and Wellness Program.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
