Senior Compliance Officer, SwissBorg
+ - Semestral bonus based on our meritocratic system
Crypto wealth management
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Crypto wealth management
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
+ - Semestral bonus based on our meritocratic system
201-500 employees
Company mission
To democratise crypto wealth management by making it fun, fair and community-centric.
Role
Who you are
- Fulfil MiCA and French national fit and proper requirements for the executive manager
- Bachelor’s degree in Law from a reputable university in the EEA, UK or Switzerland. Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the compliance or regulatory areas in EEA, UK or Swiss financial institutions, crypto service providers or FinTech companies. At least some of the experience must be managerial or executive level. Experience in a company under regulatory supervision of the French authorities is a strong plus
- Strong knowledge of the EU and French financial and crypto regulatory frameworks, industry standards and supervisory practices. Knowledge of the UK, Swiss or Liechtenstein’s regulatory framework, MiFID II, or good understanding of payment processes are all a plus
- Strong knowledge of the EU and French AML, CTF, sanctions and fraud regulations, as well as basic knowledge of the general risk management area
- Awareness and knowledge of the upcoming MiCA, relevant French legislation, and accompanying guidelines
- Proven experience with development and application of internal policies and procedures in a financial service provider supervised by the authorities
- Strong time management and organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently
- Team player with the ability to work in a collaborative environment
- A methodical and diligent approach, to deliver accurate and timely results. Logical and systematic thinking. The ability to convey complex concepts to non-lawyers
- Excellent communication and fluent professional skills in both French and English are a must
- Residency in France is a must
What the job involves
- The Senior Compliance Officer (France) will work closely in cooperation with our group Director of Risk and Compliance in managing the ongoing organisational and operational compliance with the applicable laws, guidelines and best practices with the main focus on the French and EU regulations and supervisory practices
- Some of the key areas you would be heavily involved in are MiCA, the AML/CFT, sanctions and fraud framework, licence proceedings, and French national supervision
- The position will be one of the senior executives for SwissBorg’s French entity, and as part of the group-wide compliance and risk management team
- Monitor the compliance with the French legal acts and supervisory guidelines. You will be our eyes on the ground in France and responsible for ensuring compliance on the national level
- Development and implementation of a comprehensive group-wide compliance framework aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
- Draft and monitor the implementation of the internal policies in all areas relevant to crypto and financial service providers, including laws related to PSAN licence, as well as MiCA, DORA, the AML/CTF/sanctions and fraud area, the general risk management area, and relevant French national laws
- Manage the compliance-related communications with the French authorities, and support the communication and cooperation with the public authorities on group level
- Fulfil the obligations of the executive manager of SwissBorg’s French regulated entity with the responsibility areas of compliance and general risk management, as well as the role of the TRACFIN correspondent and backup TRACFIN declarant
- Monitor and help to adjust for changes in the legal environment with main focus on the French and the EU regulations and supervisory practices
- Monitor, assess and propose improvements as needed to the internal control and customer monitoring frameworks to remain effective and compliant
- Conduct internal investigations and reviews regarding compliance with the applicable laws and internal policies, including with MiCA, AMLD, and with relevant national laws
- Manage and support in different administrative proceedings throughout the group
- Support the internal and external audits on group level, and organise and manage the audits on French national level as needed
- Support the internal and external reporting on group level, and organise the reporting on French national level as needed
- Support the internal training and organise training if required
- Stay abreast of the evolving regulatory environment, industry standards and best practices
Our take
Founded in 2017, SwissBorg set off with the hope to make crypto investing accessible to all through its crypto trading platform.
“Fun” isn’t usually a word you would use when you talk about investment, but SwissBorg looks to emphasise how its work and development are community driven. The “fun” proof is in the pudding; it has a YouTube channel with 10,000+ subscribers, and two successful apps, highlighting its aim to bring finance and banking into the modern world. Hitting a $1 billion valuation in 2021, it definitely seems like it's doing something right. Swissborg has attempted to set itself apart not only with its detachment from the old banking ethos but also through its use of a DAO platform, which really affirms its desire to be community led.
After much turmoil in the cryptocurrency market, SwissBorg has been highlighted as one of the safest platforms by a number of sources. This is clearly something it's prioritising just as much as immediate user needs, as it looks to ensure it doesn't become another victim of the volatility of the crypto industry. Series A funding of $23 million should go some way to quash any worries about the company's longevity.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (1 round)
Mar 2023
$23m
SERIES A
Total funding: $23m
Company benefits
- TRAINING ALLOWANCE
- EMPLOYEE PREMIUM ACCOUNT
- CHSB BONUS
- ANNUAL TEAM RETREAT
- MIN. 25 DAYS OF HOLIDAY
- FLEXIBLE WORKING OPTIONS
Company values
- Purpose not just profit - The best investments are ones that also help make the world a better place
- Impartial inclusivity - every member of our tribe is encouraged to speak up and share their ideas
- Empowering not controlling - enabling independent decision making to bring out the best ideas and solutions
- Experimentation and innovation - Build, Test, Deploy, Repeat
- Full transparency - always communicate openly and honestly with our community
- Meritocracy over inequality - working hard to build a better future for our tribe and reward our contributors fairly
Company HQ
Le Flon, Lausanne, VD
Articles
Leadership
Cyrus Fazel
(CEO)Previously worked in various investment management and hedge fund roles, including as VP of Alternative Investments for Aramis Capital and Head of Investment Management for SEQUOIA.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at SwissBorg
- 280+ Employees
- 27+ Nationalities
- 23+ Languages spoken
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