Compliance Officer

YAX; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

YAX, a leading crypto exchange backed by a NASDAQ-listed company, seeks a Compliance Officer to ensure operations comply with applicable regulations and laws. You will develop, implement, and maintain our compliance policies and procedures.

You will monitor regulatory changes, conduct risk assessments, train staff, and collaborate with legal, operations and technology to address issues. The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced crypto

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a compliance role within the VATP industry.
• Knowledge of AML and KYC requirements.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Familiarity with blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory changes and industry developments to ensure compliance with relevant laws, rules, and regulations.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive compliance program, including policies, procedures, and controls.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and provide guidance to management on risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure that all new and existing products and services are compliant with relevant regulations.
• Collaborate with internal departments, including legal, operations, and technology, to identify and resolve compliance issues.
• Conduct periodic compliance training for employees to ensure understanding of compliance requirements.
• Monitor and analyze transactions for suspicious activity and report any suspicious activity to the relevant authorities.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulators to ensure successful completion of audits and examinations.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of compliance-related activities and prepare reports for management as required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Task prioritisation

AML/KYC knowledge

Blockchain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field

Job description

We are a leading crypto exchange backed by a NASDAQ-listed company that is committed to providing secure, reliable, and easy-to-use trading services to its clients. We are seeking a highly motivated Compliance Officer to ensure that our operations are fully compliant with relevant regulations and laws. The Compliance Officer will play a critical role in developing, implementing, and maintaining our compliance policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• - Monitor regulatory changes and industry developments to ensure compliance with relevant laws, rules, and regulations
• - Develop and maintain a comprehensive compliance program, including policies, procedures, and controls
• - Conduct compliance risk assessments and provide guidance to management on risk mitigation strategies
• - Ensure that all new and existing products and services are compliant with relevant regulations
• - Collaborate with internal departments, including legal, operations, and technology, to identify and resolve compliance issues
• - Conduct periodic compliance training for employees to ensure understanding of compliance requirements
• - Monitor and analyze transactions for suspicious activity and report any suspicious activity to the relevant authorities
• - Coordinate with external auditors and regulators to ensure successful completion of audits and examinations
• - Maintain accurate and complete records of compliance-related activities and prepare reports for management as required

Requirements:

• - Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field
• - At least 3 years of experience in a compliance role within the VATP industry.
• - Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, including anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) requirements
• - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• - Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively
• - Familiarity with blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets is a plus