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Senior Crypto Compliance Officer
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[Hiring] Senior Crypto Compliance Officer @OnHires
Mar 27, 2025 - OnHires is hiring a remote Senior Crypto Compliance Officer. đź’¸ Salary: competitive salary based on knowledge and experience.. đź“ŤLocation: Spain.
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Role Description
- Ensure adherence to FATF guidelines, EU AML Directives, SEC/CFTC crypto regulations, and other global frameworks governing crypto exchanges, custodians, and token issuers.
- Serve as the primary compliance contact for crypto-related licensing applications, regulatory reporting, and audits.
- Keep track of evolving regulations affecting the crypto industry, including stablecoins, NFTs, DeFi, and crypto derivatives.
- Oversee KYC/KYB for crypto exchanges, institutional clients, and high-risk individuals, ensuring compliance with multi-jurisdictional AML/CFT laws.
- Design and manage on-chain analytics processes, utilizing blockchain forensic tools (e.g., Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM Labs) for transaction monitoring.
- Implement enhanced due diligence (EDD) protocols for high-risk crypto transactions, VASPs (Virtual Asset Service Providers), and cross-border transfers.
- Enforce the FATF Travel Rule, ensuring compliant data-sharing for crypto transactions between exchanges and counterparties.
- Develop and enhance real-time crypto transaction monitoring frameworks, integrating risk-based alerts for money laundering, fraud, and illicit finance.
- Oversee suspicious activity reporting (SAR/STR) processes for crypto transactions, escalating cases to relevant financial intelligence units (FIUs).
- Assess the risks associated with DeFi protocols, smart contracts, and decentralized exchanges (DEXs) to align with evolving compliance standards.
- Act as the primary point of contact for crypto regulators, financial authorities, and law enforcement agencies in multiple jurisdictions.
- Lead the crypto licensing process, ensuring the company meets regulatory requirements for crypto trading, custody services, and token offerings.
- Design and maintain internal policies, regulatory reports, and compliance manuals tailored to crypto-specific risks and challenges.
- Represent the company in regulatory discussions, industry forums, and compliance summits to shape the evolving crypto compliance landscape.
- Collaborate with tech teams to enhance KYC automation, blockchain monitoring, and AI-driven compliance solutions.
- Optimize AML software, smart contract risk assessments, and wallet risk-scoring mechanisms for crypto transactions.
- Implement real-time sanctions screening for crypto wallets and addresses, ensuring compliance with OFAC, EU, and UN sanction lists.
Qualifications
- 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 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.
- Experience with blockchain forensic tools (Chainalysis, Crystal, Elliptic), AML software, crypto wallet risk scoring and/or Salesforce.
- Ability to analyze blockchain transactions, detect illicit activities, and communicate findings effectively to regulators and internal stakeholders.
- In-depth understanding of crypto licensing requirements, DeFi compliance, and virtual asset regulations.
- Ability to develop and implement crypto compliance strategies aligned with evolving global regulations.
- Capable of assessing high-risk crypto transactions and making informed compliance decisions.
- Familiarity with blockchain technology, crypto trading platforms, and smart contract compliance.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with legal, tech, risk, and finance teams in a fast-paced crypto environment.
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.
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Salary
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competitive salary based on knowledge and experience.
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Remote
Location
Spain
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Job Type
full-time
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Posted
Mar 27, 2025
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| đź“Ť | Be aware of the location restriction for this remote position: Spain |
| ‼ | Beware of scams! When applying for jobs, you should NEVER have to pay anything. Learn more. |
