Head of Compliance and Regulations (Crypto/Payments/Fintech)

Black Pen Recruitment; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Head of Compliance to develop and execute a risk management strategy within the regulatory framework of crypto and payments. The ideal candidate will have 4 to 6 years' experience in compliance roles, particularly in financial services, and will effectively manage regulator interactions and compliance operations. The position is remote and demands excellent organizational skills along with the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years in a legal, regulatory, risk or compliance role in crypto.
• Proven track record of developing compliance strategies.
• Ability to develop relationships with regulators across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and navigate the regulator interaction for their jurisdictions.
• Develop and maintain compliance framework and policies.
• Provide technical guidance on regulatory changes affecting compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of compliance laws and regulations for Crypto

Excellent management and organizational skills

Ability to work independently and in teams

Experience with compliance operations

Education

Professional certification in Compliance (CCEP)

Job description

Our client is looking for a Head of Compliance and Regulation. This role plays a key role in the development, implementation and execution of a risk management and compliance strategy. The Regulatory & ComplianceLead supports their clients Head of Legal on any relevant compliance related issues andensures that the company complies with all relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Job Type: Full-time

Workplace: Remote

Location: London, UK

Report: General Manager

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 – 6 years in a legal, regulatory, risk, or compliance role in crypto, payments &financial services
• Deep knowledge of compliance laws and regulations for Crypto and Payments/Money
• Movement (domestic and cross border) in developing markets.
• Proven track record of developing compliance/regulatory strategies in markets where regulation is developing particularly with regards to Crypto.
• General knowledge of applicable global payments, crypto and data complianceregulation e.g., MiCA, Payments, and open banking regulations
• Experience dealing with relevant regulators; ability to develop relationships with relevant regulators across jurisdiction
• Ability to work both independently and collaborate with team members
• Excellent management and organisational skills and capability to handle multiple projects at one time
• Ability to work in a cross-functional and cross-border team
• Experience with compliance operations.

Advantageous

• Startup Fintech experience
• Direct experience in Middle East, African and Asian financial service and crypt markets
• Professional certificate - e.g., Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) is a plus
• other compliance-related certification(s) from an accredited institution

Responsibilities

• Master a deep understanding of the rules and regulations governing each market inwhich they operate, including monitoring of any changes and developments.
• Manage and navigate the regulator interaction for their jurisdictions including licenseapplications, engagement and reporting.
• Assist the Head of Legal in the implementation of policies and procedures for managingand mitigating operational and compliance risks related to the business.
• Develop and maintain up to date compliance framework, documentation and policiesrelated to the organisation's compliance activities, and monitor the adherence to suchpolicies.
• Overseeing KYC / customer due diligence on an on-going basis and providing AMLsupport for transactions, including assessing any high-risk exposures.
• Provide technical guidance to the business on relevant regulatory changes that impactour compliance program and collaborate with internal teams to identify steps necessaryto mitigate regulatory risks.
• Work collaboratively with external advisors, consultants and service providers responsible for certain aspects of their compliance program, on a day-to-day basis.

Additional duties as assigned, including but not limited to:

• Acting as the Data Protection Officer with responsibility for advising and monitoring data protection requirements in line with local regulatory requirements;
• Acting as Money Laundering Reporting Officer for each regulated entity