Compliance - AML Manager

Crypto.com; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) with employer match

Health, dental, vision, and life/dis/

Hybrid set-up

Internal mobility program

Job summary

Crypto.com’s Local Programs and Regulatory Compliance team is responsible for ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations in the countries where we operate. As AML Manager, you will lead the frontline defense against money laundering and fraud, building monitoring programs, policies, and controls that keep our firm safe and aligned with regulators such as FINRA, SEC, and FinCEN.

You will develop and maintain AML, SARs, and KYC policies, support risk assessments, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Lead AML program to monitor transactions and customer activity for signs of money laundering and fraud.
• Create policies, procedures and workflow tools to enhance monitoring, detection, reporting and prevention of AML.
• Monitor compliance with BSA/AML and securities laws, including FINRA, SEC, and FinCEN guidance.
• Develop and maintain policies regarding AML, SARs, and KYC programs.
• Support risk assessments and testing to evaluate effectiveness of policies and controls.
• Collaborate across legal, compliance and technology to deploy compliant tools and processes.
• Engage with Senior Legal and Compliance professionals and regulators.
• Assist in developing firm responses to new rules and AML training.

Responsibilities

• Lead AML program to monitor transactions and customer activity for money laundering and fraud.
• Create policies and procedures and workflow tools to enhance monitoring, detection, reporting and prevention of money laundering activity.
• Acting as an AMLCO, monitor industry trends and ensure compliance with BSA/AML and securities laws, including FINRA, SEC, and FinCEN guidance.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures regarding the Firm's AML, SARs, and KYC programs, and Senior Management reporting.
• Support risk assessments and regular testing to access the effectiveness of the firm’s policies and controls.
• Collaborate across the legal, compliance and other corporate functions to assist in the development and rollout of compliant technologies, controls, and processes.
• Engage in a variety of firmwide compliance issues and interact with Senior Legal and Compliance professionals and regulators.
• Assist in industry wide issues and develop firm responses to new rules, AML training and other initiatives.

Job description

Our Local Programs and Regulatory Compliance team is responsible for ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations in the countries where we operate.

Financial crime moves fast — our AML program needs to move faster. As AML Manager on our Local Programs and Regulatory Compliance team, you'll lead the frontline defense against money laundering and fraud, building the monitoring programs, policies, and controls that keep our firm — and the broader financial system — safe. You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with legal, compliance, and technology teams, and act as a trusted voice with regulators like FINRA, SEC, and FinCEN.

Responsibilities:

• You will lead an AML program to monitor transactions and customer activities for signs of money laundering, fraudulent activity, and file suspicious activity reports (SARs);


• You will create policies and procedures and workflow tools to enhance the monitoring, detection, reporting and prevention of money laundering activity. You will design and build monitoring scenarios and support model validation programs;


• Acting as an AMLCO, you will monitor industry trends and ensure compliance with all relevant BSA/AML and securities laws, including guidance and red flags issued by FINRA, SEC, and FinCEN;


• You will develop and maintain policies and procedures regarding the Firm's AML, SARs, and KYC programs, and Senior Management reporting;


• As part of the Compliance team, you will support risk assessments and regular testing to access the effectiveness of the firm’s policies and associated controls;


• You will collaborate across the legal, compliance and other corporate functions to assist in the development and rollout of leading compliance related technologies, controls, and processes;


• You will engage in a variety of firmwide compliance issues and interact with Senior Legal and Compliance professionals and regulators;


• You will engage in industry wide issues and assist in developing firm responses to new rules, AML training and other initiatives.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years at a Financial Service firm, or regulator;


• Series 7 required. Series 24, 57 a plus;


• We work in a results driven environment. You must have the ability to multi-task in a highly demanding environment with the ability reprioritize and shift assignments as necessary;


• We work in a highly collaborative environment. Strong interpersonal skills are critical, along with an openness to different approaches and viewpoints;


• You must foster collegial and partnership-focused relationships across departments and skillsets, particularly with technology and legal professionals;


• You have excellent verbal, writing and presentation skills and can interact with stakeholders at all levels within the organization and with regulators;


• You have the ability to relay complex technical concepts to non-technical audience;


• Strong attention to detail is critical;


• You must possess high ethical standards, respect for confidentiality and privacy.

$120,000 - $145,000 a year

Life @ Crypto.com

Empowered to think big. Try new opportunities while working with a talented, ambitious and supportive team.

Transformational and proactive working environment. Empower employees to find thoughtful and innovative solutions.

Growth from within. We help to develop new skill-sets that would impact the shaping of your personal and professional growth.

Work Culture. Our colleagues are some of the best in the industry; we are all here to help and support one another.

One cohesive team. Engage stakeholders to achieve our ultimate goal - Cryptocurrency in every wallet.

Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid set-up

Aspire career alternatives through us - our internal mobility program offers employees a new scope.

Are you ready to kickstart your future with us?

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive annual leave entitlement including: birthday, work anniversary

401(k) plan with employer match

Eligible for company-sponsored group health, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance

Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid set-up

Aspire career alternatives through us. Our internal mobility program can offer employees a diverse scope.

Our Crypto.com benefits packages vary depending on region requirements, you can learn more from our talent acquisition team.

About Crypto.com:

Founded in 2016, Crypto.com serves more than 150 million customers and is the world's fastest growing global cryptocurrency platform. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet. Built on a foundation of security, privacy, and compliance, Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem.

Learn more at https://crypto.com.

Crypto.comis an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an environment where opportunities are presented to everyone in a fair and transparent way.

Crypto.com values diversity and inclusion, seeking candidates with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills that complement and strengthen our team.

Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment purposes only.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.