Web3 AML Lead

Banking Circle; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in the UK seeks an experienced Web3 AML Lead to manage compliance and AML operations. You will oversee the AML control framework and work with various stakeholders to implement controls in this fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in AML operations, particularly in Web3 and financial crime, and possesses strong leadership and communication skills. This role requires navigating complex global regulations while working collaboratively in a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in AML controls and operations.
• Strong knowledge of AML risks related to Web3 and payments.
• Ability to collaborate across globally distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the AML control framework for Web3.
• Manage AML systems and operations.
• Develop and implement Web3 AML procedures.

Skills

AML Operations

Experience in Web3 AML

Regulatory compliance

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Tools

Elliptic

Notabene

Job description

Banking Circle is seeing rapid growth in its Web3 business and is seeking an experienced professional to be its Web3 AML Lead to support this strategic growth area. If you are fully conversant with this fast-paced and high-risk area and can navigate the various global regulatory nuances with ease then this is the role for you!

Banking Circle is a fintech, bank, and fun all in one. We are on a journey to become payment pioneers. Every day more than one million payments run through our platform. We work closely with central banks and clients worldwide to constantly improve our payment flows. Banking Circle was founded in 2013, and today we are a fully licensed bank with 800 colleagues in 11 countries. We are still growing rapidly, and we invite you to join us and experience a fun and international workplace, where people prefer to come to the office rather than work from home.

Your team welcomes you with open arms

As our new Web3 AML Lead in the team in Singapore or London you’ll experience an open and knowledge driven culture, where everyone can thrive, connect with colleagues, learn and grow. Here you will be empowered to make an impact every day.

In this role you will be responsible for ensuring that the Web3 AML framework is designed and delivered in line with both regulatory expectations and the size, scale and nature of BC’s Web3 business. You will get the chance to build out the AML requirements for Banking Circle’s Web3 business, including regulatory research, operational build and procedural gap analyses to create and enhance AML operating procedures. You will have a strong knowledge of the different controls required to mitigate the AML risks in this complex and high-risk area which will need to evolve as the business grows.

Exciting work is waiting for you

• Oversight of the AML control framework for Web3
• Management of BC’s systems for AML compliance (such as Elliptic and Notabene)
• Management of AML operations for Web3, including alert management from relevant AML systems
• Ownership and development of enhancement programme (as required) to ensure AML control framework scales in line with business expansion plans
• Act as a Web3 regulatory SME, conducting ongoing horizon scanning in collaboration with compliance and AML intelligence to identify potential risks and mitigants related to the Bank’s exposure to Web3
• Partner with Web3 business and Business AML stakeholders to operationalize control framework
• Creation, development and implementation of enhanced Web3 AML procedures along with subsequent updates and respective training

Things we’ll look for on your resume

You have experience in AML Operations, designing and implementing AML controls together with extensive experience in Web3 AML / Financial Crime operations.

You possess excellent knowledge of AML risks related to Web3, Payments and Correspondent banking, have an expert understanding of financial crime systems and controls for Web3 / Digital Assets and are comfortable navigating the various global regulatory regimes. Experience in having direct contact with regulators is seen as an advantage.

You can navigate autonomously through ambiguity in a fast paced, dynamic environment and work together collaboratively with cross functional, globally distributed teams.

You possess strong leadership, relationship building and management skills and together with excellent communication and time management skills it makes you able to deliver clear outcomes and messaging across all levels within the organization.

Banking Circle is an international company. Our internal workforce consists of over 50 nationalities, and our clients and partners are located all over the globe. Therefore, our company language is English.

Go ahead and take the first step

We look forward to hearing from you. We review applications and interview candidates continuously. Please note that we don’t accept or consider CVs received through email or direct messages.

If you have questions, please reach out to Simon Scott Hansen, Global Recruitment Partner on [e-mail]. No recruitment agencies, please.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local laws, regulations and ordinances. To learn more about Banking Circle, visit is at www.bankingcircle.com