Regional Crypto Compliance Manager (Cryptocurrency / Fintech) at Black Pen Recruitment Remote

Job Title: Regional Crypto Compliance Manager (Cryptocurrency / Fintech)

Location: Lagos (Remote)
Job Type: Full-Time | Remote
Industry: Financial Services

Job Description

• Are you an experienced Crypto Compliance Manager? Are you looking for a remote job? Then we have the opportunity for you!
• Our client, is looking to hire a Regional Crypto Compliance Manager to join their exciting remote team.
• The Regional Compliance Manager will report to the Director of Compliance.
• The Regional Compliance Team (RCT) Manager will execute the management of a field team in the AML Compliance Department.
• This role will supervise a number of direct staff positions responsible for performing Agent/Client compliance program onboarding, reviews, investigations, and executing Agent/Client compliance support duties.
• You will also need strong MS capabilities, (PPT, Excel, etc.). Strong relationship management capabilities and experience managing large clients and cross functional Compliance/Business interaction. And the ability to travel 25% to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution and ongoing improvement of the hybrid Compliance and Anti-Fraud programs (encompassing fiat and cryptocurrency), principles, standards, policy, and oversight expectations within assigned territory.
• Implements policies and procedures designed to mitigate exposure and enhance compliance activities.
• Ensures the Global Compliance program is maintained and relevant.
• Consults with internal and external experts (legal, engineering, client services, product development, law enforcement, partners) to identify risks, best practice and expectations.
• Analyses internal and external information to gain additional intelligence regarding emerging risks in fiat money and cryptocurrency .
• Communicates policy goals for areas of expertise, ensuring application across the Group.
• Facilitates policy, risk and control discussions with internal and external Stakeholders.
• Ensures policy objectives are met and remediated where required.
• Provides guidance and support to the Regional business and engineering through participation in new product/service or channel projects.
• Provides support for Third Party Vendor due diligence and Compliance Review activities.
• Provides guidance, policy interpretation and support to Partners within the region.
• Actively participates in management discussions on risk and participates in governance and risk committee meetings as appropriate.
• Provides content messaging for new policies as rolled out.
• Ensures training materials are in-line with regulatory and policy expectations.
• Provides both internal as well as Partner and employee Compliance training.
• Manage and mentor the Regional Compliance team.
• Facilitates internal audit, independent audit and regulatory queries and duties.

Requirements

• 7+ years’ of relevant experience in complex retail/consumer financial services/payment services organizations with multiple financial products, or a regulatory agency or law firm.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a corporate management/supervisory position with multiple direct reports.
• Fluent in English
• Fluent in French Advantageous
• Any combination of relevant education and experience and/or related professional designations/certifications (CAMS, CFE, Audit) in this field is highly desirable.
• Minimum Required: Post-secondary degree in Compliance, Risk, Finance, Legal or equivalent combination of educational and work experience
• 3-5 years’ of work experience within the financial services industry or cryptocurrency/fintech industry.
• Working knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act and AML Regulations, USA Patriot Act, Office of Foreign Assets Control (strongly preferred outside of US; required US).
• Ability to operate multi-nationally with internal business partners and external partners/third party vendors.
• Ability to work in a self-directed and remote environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of remittance or cryptocurrency type business practices, organizational structure and general policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to draft clear and professional correspondence and other documents of a legal, compliance and business nature.
• Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work with and resolve Partner Compliance complaints.
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately work with confidential information.
• Ability to facilitate the collection of information through interviews, meetings etc.
• Ability to articulate and convey complex, conceptual information to various audiences verbally and in writing.
• Experience communicating with regulators and law enforcement agencies.
• Experience in public speaking and making clear and persuasive business presentations.
• Excellent demonstrated organizational skills, including time management, record keeping, self-scheduling, and follow-up.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to act independently.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Note

• Only CVs in English will be considered.
• If you are interested in the position, apply today.