Head of Compliance / MLRO

We are seeking a Compliance Associate to join our team and help us build and maintain a secure financial system. The successful candidate will have experience with EU compliance requirements, AML/KYC, onboarding, transaction monitoring and related policies and procedures as applicable to regulated financial firms. Experience in a compliance function in a traditional financial institution or crypto firm would be advantageous.

The Company

We are a team of professionals principally based in Denmark with experience in traditional finance, decentralised finance (DeFi), and blockchain technology. Our mission is to create innovative products that bridge the gap between traditional investments and DeFi. Our team has facilitated the largest investment of a DeFi protocol into real-world assets (RWA) on behalf of MakerDAO. 

We are looking to expand our legal and compliance team to deliver our products. You will have a significant impact on the evolution of our business. You will have a great deal of responsibility and autonomy to build the compliance function.

The company and the position are based in Denmark with flexibility for some remote working.

Responsibilities:

Compliance officer responsibilities

• Building and maintaining an industry leading compliance framework: Develop, implement, and manage the company's compliance program, including policy development and risk assessment, designing vendor systems.
• Monitoring and reporting: Monitor compliance systems and controls and report on their effectiveness to senior management.
• Regulatory reporting: Ensure timely and accurate reporting to relevant regulatory bodies.
• Training and education: Conduct regular training sessions to educate staff on compliance-related matters.
• Investigation: Investigate any non-compliance issues and implement necessary actions to resolve.
• Engage with other stakeholders such as the technology team to support development of compliance and AML related processes.
• Support CLO with managing relationships with the regulatory authorities and other relevant tasks.

MLRO responsibilities

• Implementing AML procedures: Develop and maintain a robust anti-money laundering (AML) program.
• Suspicious activity reporting: Monitor and report suspicious activities to relevant authorities as per applicable laws.
• Customer due diligence: Oversee customer identification and due diligence processes.
• Record keeping: Maintain detailed records of AML checks and reports for regulatory scrutiny.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or other related field.
• A relevant professional certification, such as certified anti-money laundering Specialist (CAMS).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the digital assets, financial or legal sector.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant laws and regulations related to compliance and AML in the EU.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the CLO and other key stakeholders including external service providers.
• Experience using compliance vendor systems.

Desirable:

• Experience with compliance requirements in Denmark and/or Liechtenstein.
• Familiar with EU regulations in particular the EMI and AML directives.
• Experience working in the finance or technology sectors.

Skills:

• Analytical and critical thinking:  Ability to analyse and interpret regulations.
• Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail: Meticulous attention to detail in record-keeping and reporting.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for career growth within the blockchain and DeFi industry
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools

If you are a skilled compliance professional with a passion for compliance matters, we encourage you to apply.

Please submit your CV.