MLRO & Head of Compliance StoneX Digital International Limited

StoneX is an institutional-grade financial services network that connects companies organisations and investors to global markets ecosystem through a unique blend of digital platforms end-to-end clearing and execution services high-touch service and deep expertise.

We provide access to multiple derivatives exchanges and foreign exchange markets nearly every global securities marketplace and a number of bi-lateral liquidity venues. We deliver this access with support throughout the entire lifecycle of a trade from consulting and boots-on-the-ground intelligence to best execution to post-trade clearing custody and these ways StoneX enables clients to use the global markets ecosystem to achieve their business goals through one trusted partner.

StoneX currently serves more than 30000 commercial institutional and payments clients and more than 295000 retail clients across more than 140 countries. Our clients use our institutional-grade digital platforms our high-touch service and our market intelligence to pursue trading opportunities make investments efficiently manage their market risks and improve their business performance. Our relentless focus on helping them accomplish these objectives has enabled us to build deeply valued long-term relationships based on guidance integrity transparency and trust.

StoneX Digital International Limited (SDI) is an Irish Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) authorised and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI). Offering a comprehensive suite of virtual asset services including execution clearing settlement and custody tailored specifically for institutional clients. As part of a global financial services network the firm provides access to major markets and liquidity venues supporting clients with high-touch service and deep regulatory expertise.

Job purpose

The Head of Financial crime and Compliance will be responsible for ensuring the firms compliance with applicable Irish and EU regulations including AML/CFT obligations under the Criminal Justice Act and PSD2 where applicable. This role will lead the local compliance and financial crime prevention function monitoring regulatory developments and advising the business on Compliance matters. The individual will also act as the designated MLRO and primary liaison with the Central Bank of Ireland and other competent authorities

General Duties

• Monitoring key regulatory developments/horizon scanning and ensure timely updates to internal policies
• Offering advice and guidance to other business units as required
• Provide Board-level reporting on compliance and financial crime matters.
• Implementation of new regulations and other projects
• Analysis and interpretation of relevant laws and regulations including identifying changes to these that could affect the business
• Implementation of suitable compliance controls to new business initiatives and new products
• Continually monitor and enhance existing compliance controls
• Perform deep dive ad hoc monitoring tasks as outlined within the Firms Compliance Monitoring Programme (CMP)
• Review and approve financial promotions where applicable
• Provide training to the business on compliance policies and legal obligations as required
• Investigation and resolution of ad hoc queries from regulators exchanges and other areas of the business

Knowledge and Experience:

• At least five years relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of applicable regulations e.g. MiCAR MiFID II FATF Travel Rule etc
• Good knowledge of digital assets and markets that SDI is active in

Qualification:

• Fluency in business English
• University degree/Professional Compliance Qualification

Skills

• Effective planning organisation and time management skills
• Ability to work accurately thoroughly reliably and with strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and good relationship building skills (written and oral)
• Experience liaising with regulators and law enforcement agencies.
• Commercial awareness
• Team player
• Analytical mindset with the ability to deliver practical solutions
• Ability to work independently and prioritise multiple tasks
• Computer competency including Microsoft Outlook/Word/Excel

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