Job Description
This role involves supporting regional and local risk and compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and maintaining robust compliance programs. The position requires collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders to address risk and compliance matters effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in regional and local risk and compliance matters
- Support the development and maintenance of risk and compliance programs and controls in line with regulatory requirements
- Handle day-to-day AML compliance tasks, including AML/KYC checks and AML alerts processing
- Assist with corporate governance matters
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (business, IT, product, operations) and external partners (consultants, counsel, regulators) on compliance issues
- Research emerging crypto-related regulations and provide compliance guidance to management and business units
- Deliver in-house risk and compliance training programs
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration or related field
- 1-2 years of experience in compliance, risk management or legal functions
- Understanding of AML/KYC regulations and compliance frameworks
- Familiarity with cryptocurrency regulations is a plus
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certification in compliance (e.g., CAMS, ICA) is advantageous
- Experience in financial services or fintech industry
- Knowledge of corporate governance principles
- Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements
