About the job
Manager – Financial Crime Compliance
We are launching a new comprehensive crypto investment platform catering to retail and institutional investors with unique differentiation points and value proposition. The product offering will include a crypto exchange, staking and advanced yield offerings, a lending offering and operating the platform’s own coin.
The core of our success is our passion for technologies, innovation and building systems that are state of the art, that allows us to stay on the edge of current market trends.
We are driven by flat organizational structure, trust and open communication across the company blended with a healthy work and life balance.
If you’re looking to be a part of a team who tackle real world problems that can be addressed by technology, then M2 might just be the place for you. If this got you excited, please keep reading!
The opportunity:
We are looking for FCC Manager to lead a team of compliance analysts and collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and best practices related to anti-money laundering (AML), fraud prevention, sanctions, and other financial crime matters.
Responsibilities:
Support M2’s Money Laundering Reporting Officer (“MLRO”) in safeguarding the entities AML/CFT sanctions risk exposure by timely escalation of any identified risks or issues to MLRO, Senior Management and/or Board
Conduct periodic AML/CFT risk assessment to review the appropriateness of the compliance programs including AML/CFT policies and procedures, follow up on any identified deficiencies and formulate proposals for amendments
Develop, maintain, periodically review, and update policies, procedures, and processes to ensure that they comply with the latest regulatory requirements and internal policies
Provide oversight to the AML Operations team, which acts as the first line monitors and investigators of eKYC / transaction monitoring / ongoing due diligence alerts
Provide advisory support to AML Operations in their day-to-day activities
Conduct periodic quality assurance review on the alerts disposed by AML Operations
Review and investigate high risk eKYC / transaction monitoring / ongoing due diligence alerts, including ascertainment of suspicious transactions for regulatory reporting
Maintain a proper register of all incidents reported internally and externally
Analyse effectiveness of name/payment screening and transaction monitoring parameters to ensure robust AML/CFT monitoring
Facilitate liaison with the regulatory authorities for all AML/CFT and sanctions matters
Develop appropriate AML/CFT training programmes, together with Regulatory Compliance and People Team
Qualifications:
A relevant tertiary level qualification and/or recognised qualification(s) appropriate to the role; preferably possess the relevant professional certifications in AML/CFT
At least 8 years of experience in Core Compliance and with experience in managing a team
ACAMs, ACFCS or other industry leading Blockchain Forensic certification
Previous experience with Audits and managing third party relationships
Knowledge and experience with global CDD requirements
Knowledge and experience with implementing customer risk scoring frameworks
Deep understanding of AML/CFT and sanctions risks
Knowledge of global licensing requirements related to financial services and crypto related business activities
Strong leadership and ability to manage stakeholders, both internal and external
Independent with strong critical thinking abilities and problem-solving skills
Experience in dealing with difficult decisions and ability to work on own initiative
Excellent communication, analytical, logical thinking, problem solving, and writing skills
Adaptable, open-minded, and comfortable to work in a fast-paced remote working environment
Excellent time management skills and the ability to work with tight deadlines
Able to work under pressure. Has meticulous attention to detail
At M2 diversity is our strength and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. This means each one of us comes to work knowing that we have a voice and a safe, judgment-free zone to speak freely and express and share our ideas and we will be heard.
We pride ourselves on embracing our differences and welcome and encourage everyone to apply, regardless of gender, background, age, and abilities.
We’d love you to join us for this journey!
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