Financial Crime Compliance Manager

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.

As a Financial Crime Compliance Manager and Cayman Islands MLRO, you will be responsible for a number of elements of the Blockchain.com compliance program. This scope includes risk assessment, policy development and regulatory requirement analysis for the Group in addition to acting as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer for the Blockchain.com Cayman Islands entity. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develop, implement, and maintain internal AML/CTF policies and procedures.
• Act as the main point of contact with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority and other regulatory bodies, auditors, and law enforcement agencies regarding AML/CTF matters as appropriate.
• Regularly review and update AML/CTF processes to ensure effectiveness and compliance with changing regulations and best practices in the payment/e-money industry.
• Support reporting on compliance risk indicators and workflow metrics for consumption by senior management.
• Partner closely with cross-functional partners (Legal, Product, Business) to support the growth of the Institutional Business, in line with Company goals and risk appetite.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential AML/CTF risks associated with Blockchain.com’s Cayman Islands entity. This includes evaluating customer profiles, transaction patterns, and the types of services offered.
• As the MLRO, oversee and manage regulatory reporting requirements (eg. SAR filings) to the Cayman Islands Financial Intelligence Unit.
• Manage the UK marketing materials review process ensuring compliance with the FCA’s Financial Promotions regime
• Maintain accurate records of AML/CTF checks, training, and reporting for audit and regulatory purposes.
• Participate in new product and service development to assess AML/CTF implications.
• Work closely with with the global Compliance team in areas as onboarding, PEP and Sanction screening as well as transaction monitoring and SAR filing
• Work on global compliance related projects in e-money and crypto

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, or related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in AML/CTF and compliance
• At least 2 years working in the FinTech or payment services industry.
• Experience dealing with and presenting to regulators, auditors and bank partners 
• In-depth understanding of AML/CTF regulations, as well as broader regulations affecting a local compliance program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organization and time management skills
• Comfort in fast-paced and changing environments
• Interest and experiences in crypto currency and regulation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

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  

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