Compliance Associate

Blockchain.com is the world's leading software platform for digital assets. Offering the largest production blockchain platform in the world, we share the passion to code, create, and ultimately build an open, accessible and fair financial future, one piece of software at a time.

We are looking for an outstanding compliance professional to join our Compliance team based in Singapore. In this role, you will work closely with the Head of Compliance, Singapore, to monitor, identify, and investigate suspicious financial activities to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. You will be instrumental in helping to enhance the Institutional compliance program and fostering collaboration with global business and technology teams. 

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Associate with solid knowledge of AML and compliance regulations to enhance our compliance framework and mitigate financial crime risks. If you have experience in a fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to be a member of an innovative and motivated Compliance team in the crypto currency space, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Collaborate with internal cross functional teams to ensure AML controls are integrated into business processes, product development and to improve compliance workflows and processes.
• Monitor financial transactions to detect suspicious activities, including money laundering, fraud, and terrorist financing.
• Perform periodic reviews on customers based on their risk ratings and trigger event reviews originated from ongoing monitoring.
• Develop reporting capabilities, KRIs, and KPIs for senior management, board, and other audiences.
• Perform Quality Assurance (QA) checks to Identify compliance issues and oversee proper implementation of business requirements.
• Provide feedback to internal teams to drive policy changes and workflow improvements based on investigative findings
• Assist in preparing for internal audits, external audits, and regulatory examinations by compiling relevant documentation and supporting responses.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of AML-related policies, procedures, and controls.
• Address ad-hoc compliance projects or requests, as needed.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in compliance/financial crime operations at a regulated financial institution or crypto  fintech.
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), ICAS or similar certification is preferred.
• Good knowledge of AML laws and regulations.
• Experience collaborating closely with global colleagues across operations, product, technology, engineering, and data science domains.
• Experience identifying and tracking metrics/KPIs/KRIs and process opportunities.
• Experience working within a complex, global business and comfort operating in a changing regulatory landscape.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, hands-on and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity, meticulous and client focused.
• Team player with flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational and time management skills.
• Professional experience with FinTechs/cryptocurrencies is advantageous, but not required. 

COMPENSATION & PERKS:

• Full-time salary based on experience and meaningful equity in an industry-leading company
• This is a hybrid role based in our London office, with a mandatory in-office presence four days per week.
• Work from Anywhere Policy: You can work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 20 days per year.
• ClassPass 
• Budgets for learning & professional development 
• Unlimited vacation policy; work hard and take time when you need it
• Apple equipment
• The opportunity to be a key player and build your career at a rapidly expanding, global technology company in an emerging field
• Flexible work culture

Blockchain is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, and apprenticeship. Blockchain makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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