[Hiring] Compliance Officer @Sleek

Role Description

To champion a culture of compliance and risk awareness across Sleek, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards globally while driving continuous improvement in our technology and processes.

Key outcomes in the first 6–12 months

• Outcome 1: Know Your Customer (KYC)
  • Review individual KYC exceptions and complete identification/verification within agreed SLAs.
  • Complete corporate shareholder KYC reviews accurately and within agreed SLAs.
  • Ensure all KYC decisions and supporting documentation are complete and appropriately recorded.
• Outcome 2: Client Risk Assessment
  • Independently approve low- and medium-risk client cases within SLA.
  • Assess higher-risk cases and provide clear recommendations to the Head of Compliance within SLA.
  • Apply sound judgement and a consistent, risk-based approach when assessing client risk.
• Outcome 3: Screening & Monitoring Alerts
  • Review name screening alerts within SLA and accurately determine whether they are false positives or potential true hits requiring escalation.
  • Review transaction monitoring alerts within SLA and determine whether they can be closed or require further investigation.
  • Ensure decisions are appropriately documented and escalated where required.
• Outcome 4: Process & Technology Improvement
  • Review existing Compliance policies, tools and processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Work with the Head of Compliance to improve the efficiency, consistency and effectiveness of compliance operations.
  • Identify opportunities to leverage technology and AI to improve compliance workflows and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in a role involving analysis, judgement and/or risk assessment; previous Compliance experience is not strictly required.
• Experience using AI tools in the workplace, ideally including experimentation with or practical exposure to agentic AI.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess information, identify risks and make sound decisions.
• Ability to work with data and technology and learn new systems quickly.

Requirements

• Structured thinking & sound judgement – able to assess complex information, identify risks and make well-reasoned decisions.
• Excellent communication – strong written and spoken English, with the ability to clearly explain decisions and recommendations.
• Curiosity & humility – naturally curious, open to learning and comfortable challenging their own assumptions.
• Data-driven & tech savvy – comfortable working with data and adopting new technologies, including AI tools.
• Ability to persuade and be persuaded – confident in presenting a point of view while remaining open to alternative perspectives.
• Self-awareness & self-management – understands their strengths and development areas and can manage their work independently in a fast-moving environment.

Behavioural fit

• Ownership: Reliability and trust within the team; proactive in helping to get things back on track when challenges arise.
• Humility: Open-mindedness to feedback and a willingness to learn from others; fosters collaboration.
• Structured Thinking: Ability to show sound judgement in complex situations; ensures solutions are pragmatic.
• Attention to detail: Important for managing multiple, complex workstreams and noticing inconsistencies.
• Excellent listener and clear communicator: Essential for effective communication in a diverse environment.

The interview process

• One-way Video Interview: Shortlisted candidates will complete a one-way video interview to assess skills and interest in Compliance.
• Technical Round: A 90-minute interview with a member of the Hiring Team, including a live assessment of analytical thinking and judgement.
• Behavioural / Soft Skills Round: A 60-minute interview focusing on recent work situations and demonstrating key attributes.
• Reference Verification: One professional reference check with your recent direct manager or supervisor prior to final offer confirmation.

Requirement for background screening

Please be aware that Sleek is a regulated entity and as such is required to perform different levels of background checks on staff depending on their role. This may include using external vendors to verify:

• Your education
• Any criminal history
• Any political exposure
• Any bankruptcy or adverse credit history

We will ask for your consent before conducting these checks. Depending on your role at Sleek, an adverse result on one of these checks may prohibit you from passing probation.

Benefits

• Humility and kindness: A culture of not taking ourselves too seriously and fostering kindness.
• Flexibility: Ability to work remotely and adjust hours to cater to personal needs.
• Financial benefits: Competitive market salaries, generous paid time off, and eligibility for employee share ownership plan.
• Personal growth: Responsibility and autonomy, with opportunities for training and development.