Compliance Operations Assistant, Bitfinex
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Digital asset trading platform
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Digital asset trading platform
201-500 employees
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More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To give users the ultimate cryptocurrency trading experience.
Role
Who you are
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills proficiency
- The ability to think critically and proactively to solve problems
- Basic knowledge or above of AML, CTF and Sanctions requirements and familiarity with the FATF Guidelines and /or European or regional equivalents
- Superb organizational and time management skills
- Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of Office Products and Adobe
- Excellent knowledge of the G Suite (incl. Google Sheets, Docs, Calendar etc.)
- The ability to work flexibly across different time zones
- A willingness to learn
- English as a primary language, proficiency in a second language is an advantage, particularly Spanish and/or Portuguese and/or Turkish
What the job involves
- The primary purpose of this position is to provide operational support to the Compliance department
- This role reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and works closely with the Chief AML Compliance Officer
- The role is multi-functional and requires excellent communication skills and proficiency in research, report and policy writing. Basic knowledge of anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing and international sanctions, and the concept of risk assessment is a requisite, supported by demonstrated critical thinking ability
- The ideal incumbent will be creative and have an interest in, if not a passion for understanding blockchain technology and the concept of financial inclusion and freedom; an understanding of the concept of Bitcoin and stablecoins is an advantage
- This is a unique opportunity to learn and receive training in many aspects of compliance in the blockchain, specifically the crypto environment and learn from the best
- Managing the Compliance Diary including scheduling mandatory regulatory reporting and registrations and meetings with the Board and Senior Management
- Coordinating compliance-related meetings with relevant stakeholders including various committee members and where applicable, keeping minutes of such meetings
- Coordinating mandatory and ongoing training requirements and deliveries and in conjunction with compliance officers and managers drafting training materials
- In liaison with other internal team members and stakeholders such as the Business Development and Onboarding Teams, conducting research into new product and service areas, technological compliance solutions, country-specific applicable compliance laws and regulations
- Monitoring relevant regulatory websites, news and alerts including FATF Country Risk Updates and media in respect of adverse news and maintaining a tracker of pertinent Bitfinex Internal changes
- Drafting reports of important regulatory and legal updates in pertinent countries
- Drafting presentations for a variety of compliance matters
- Managing the Policy management application and drafting new policies and procedures
- Acting as the coordination point and providing excellent and timely customer service to internal and external stakeholders
- Assisting with governance practices in respect of Policy and Procedure updates
Our take
Since its 2012 founding, Bitfinex has consistently been one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, supporting over 150 currencies and offering multiple trading options. Its popularity is largely down to how user friendly it is for all levels of trader, from beginner to pro.
For all its popularity, it’s impossible to ignore the controversies the company has faced, along with its sister currency Tether. This includes hacking, a highly publicized settlement over an alleged $850 million loss cover-up, and its involvement in a shadow banking operation which landed the perpetrator 6 years in prison.
It’s also worth noting however, that bad press has dogged a lot of major players in the crypto world. Bitfinex’s supporters don’t seem to have been swayed by the headlines, and the company continues to move on. In 2022, it gained access to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), and the company is hoping to gain regulatory approval and licensing around the world.
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back within 2 weeks
3% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Room to grow
- Work with talented people
- Build a life-changing career
- Transparency and autonomy
- Open vacation policy
- Culture of learning
- Offsites and team building
- Flexible hours
- Full remote
Company values
- Sense of Ownership – You are accountable and recognized for your work, leading a project from conception to launch
- Team Player – We work quickly and collaboratively in the best interests of the team, encouraging and helping each other
- High Performance – Being results-driven, we work fast and achieve the most significant impact without compromising quality
- Passion – We share the passion for achieving the Bitfinex vision and want to make a difference
- Positivity – We’re always positive and intended to inspire others to overcome any tough challenges. Whatever happens - we rise and shine brighter together
- Community Oriented – Paying attention to details and understanding users' needs, we are committed to being a steward to the community and deliver the best services
Company HQ
Wickhams Cay 1, Road Town, Tortola
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Leadership
J. L. van der Velde
(CEO)CEO at Bitfinex since 2013. Prior to joining Bitfinex, was CEO of investment firm PAG Asia.
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