Description
As Senior Compliance Officer & MLRO, you will be responsible for overseeing CoinJar's UK compliance function, including its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) program in the United Kingdom. Your primary objective will be to ensure compliance with relevant UK laws, regulations and guidelines with the support of CoinJar's broader legal, compliance and financial crime teams.
From our beginnings in Australia, CoinJar is a global fintech with a track record of enabling clients to buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies for over 11 years. CoinJar UK Limited is registered with the FCA for cryptoasset activities and maintains an established compliance regime. You will collaborate with international product and operational teams to guide them through ever evolving requirements for cryptocurrency companies.
Responsibilities
- Keep abreast of evolving regulatory requirements in the UK relating to cryptoassets, and project manage internal compliance projects in conjunction with other CoinJar teams to ensure continued compliance.
- Maintain the company's AML/CTF policies, procedures, and controls in line with regulatory requirements in the UK.
- Contribute to CoinJar's global and local risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks within the company.
- Receive internal suspicious activities reports (SARs), investigate and evaluate them for substance and make final decisions on submissions to the NCA.
- Act as the main point of contact for the FCA, law enforcement agencies, and respond to requests for information in a prompt manner.
- Stay up-to-date with changes in cryptoasset regulations and legislation, ensuring that the company’s policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and updated.
- Monitor and review customer due diligence (CDD) and transaction monitoring processes carried out by CoinJar's Financial Crime Operations team.
- Coordinate and assist in internal and external audits, ensuring all necessary documentation and reports are prepared in a timely manner.
- Review communications made by CoinJar to ensure they are clear, fair and not misleading as part of our marketing process.
- Keep senior management informed of cryptoasset regulatory developments, risks, and issues, providing regular reports.
Requirements
- A degree in finance, business, law, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience working in a similar compliance role within the financial services industry.
- Familiar with cryptoassets and related financial crime typologies.
- Strong understanding of AML/CTF frameworks.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks effectively.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with stakeholders in global teams.
- Professional certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or similar are desirable.
- Able to receive regulatory approval for SMF17, money laundering reporting function.
- Familiarity with AML/CTF technology solutions and data visualisation tools.
Benefits
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
London, England, United Kingdom
