Compliance Specialist/MLRO - Seychelles

We are looking to hire a locally based Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) who would ideally already been approved by the Seychelles Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) or has the qualities and qualifications to be approved and who will work alongside our Compliance teams globally to ensure Binance has a strong regulatory framework from both the fiat and crypto sides of the business.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing an effective AML compliance program
• Ensuring ongoing compliance with the provisions of any upcoming regulations for crypto exchanges and any other applicable rules and regulations in fulfilling his/her duties as the MLRO
• Representing the local office as MLRO and performing STR filing and various other regulatory reporting
• Responsible for maintaining and updating as needed all compliance policies and manuals including Anti-Money Laundering regulations and issues, and notification to the company of any regulatory changes
• Responsible for monitoring the day-to-day operations of AML/CFT policies, and respond promptly to any reasonable request for information made by the regulatory or law enforcement bodies
• Responsible for all the AML reporting requirements and operate within the required standards of the local regulator
• Responsible for ensuring that adequate arrangements are in place for a high-standard AML/CFT awareness and training of employees
• Ensuring that all company activities and operations are carried out in compliance with local, state and federal regulations and laws
• Acting as a central point of contact for all information on compliance-related issues (e.g. breach of regulation, non-respect of procedures, conflict of interest)
• Tracking compliance items on new product or service launches
• Supervise compliance operations of new fiat payment service providers
• Collaborating with global compliance teams compliance operations and acting as second reviewer
• Proactively audit processes, practices and documents to identify weaknesses, and creating sound internal controls to monitor adherence to policies and procedures
• Responsible for reporting STR figures to the Group Chief Compliance Officer / MLRO and any other key information aimed at making the Binance AML/CFT Framework more robust

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law/Compliance or a related field from an accredited institution
• Professional certification is an added advantage (ACAMS, ICA Diploma etc.)
• Proven experience and knowledge in Anti-Money Laundering regulations
• Proven industry experience in the fintech sector
• 5+ years in a senior compliance and managerial role; international management experience a strong plus
• Strong knowledge of AML legislation, virtual currency regulations, data protection and other relevant regulation
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, global organization maintaining close contact with relevant teams across multiple locations
• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to provide useful and efficient counsel
• Excellent communication, negotiation & management skills

Conditions

• Do something meaningful; Be a part of the future of finance technology and the no.1 company in the industry
• Fast moving, challenging and unique business problems
• International work environment and flat organisation
• Great career development opportunities in a growing company
• Possibility for relocation and international transfers mid-career
• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours, Casual work attire