Compliance and AML Specialist

Requirements:
• This role requires a strong professional background in compliance, exceptional communication skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to prioritize tasks autonomously.
• As a key contributor, you will ensure our adherence to global AML, CTF, and KYC regulations while driving compliance strategies tailored to the rapidly evolving regulatory environments in the EU and Canada.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, AML-KYC certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the fintech industry, specializing in AML, compliance, and onboarding with financial institutions.
• Strong knowledge of AML regulations, KYC procedures, and compliance best practices for crypto regulatory environments in the EU and Canada.
• Experience interacting with and presenting to regulators and auditors.
• Familiarity with transaction monitoring systems and compliance processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and open to learning new software tools.

Will be plus:
• Ability to assess risks, think strategically, and develop actionable compliance frameworks.
• Strong autonomous prioritization skills to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Soft Skills:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with regulatory bodies, senior management, and internal teams.
• Ability to explain complex regulatory concepts clearly and persuasively.
• Upper-intermediate or higher level of English is required.
• Fluency in Ukrainian or Russian is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with local AML, CTF, and KYC laws, with a focus on regulations in the EU and Canada, including MiCA guidelines.
• Risk Management: Prepare and deliver detailed risk management reports to senior management, assessing AML/CTF risks based on customer profiles and transaction patterns.
• Monitoring and Investigation: Oversee transaction monitoring systems to detect suspicious activities and conduct investigations alongside senior management as needed.
• Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact with regulatory bodies and auditors on AML/CTF matters, confidently presenting information and strategies.
• Process Optimization: Regularly review and update AML/CTF procedures to align with evolving regulations and best practices, with a focus on cryptocurrency and virtual asset compliance.
• Onboarding and Compliance Leadership: Lead the onboarding process, resolve payment-related compliance issues, and collaborate with partners and internal teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with financial, treasury, and operational teams to address compliance-related tasks and implement company-wide policies.

We Offer:
☘️ An exciting and challenging job in a fast-growing product holding, the opportunity to be part of a multicultural team of top professionals in Development, Architecture, Management, Operations, Marketing, Legal, Finance and other;
🤝🏻 Great working atmosphere with passionate experts and leaders, sharing a friendly culture and a success-driven mindset is guaranteed;
🧑🏻‍💻 Modern corporate equipment based on macOS or Windows and additional equipment are provided;
🏖 Paid vacations, sick leave, personal events days, days off;
💵 Referral program — enjoy cooperation with your colleagues and get the bonus;
📚 Educational programs: regular internal training, compensation for external education, attendance of specialized global conferences;
🎯 Rewards program for mentoring and coaching colleagues;
🗣 Free internal English courses;
🦄 Multiple internal activities: online platform for employees with quests, gamification and presents for collecting bonuses, PIN-UP team clubs for movie / book / pets lovers, etc;
🎳 Other benefits could be added based on your location.

Join us and play a key role in shaping our benefits’ strategy to drive employee well-being and support our company’s continued success.