About the company
BitMEX is the worldās leading cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform, which has pioneered cryptocurrency trading through relentless commitment to change, and continues to set benchmarks for innovation, liquidity, and security today. As the world's most advanced peer-to-peer crypto-products trading platform and API, BitMEX gives knowledge, confidence, and precision to hundreds of thousands of traders, transacting billions of USD a day. Join us, as we build a thriving cryptocurrency ecosystem through strategic investments in emerging cryptocurrency technology, and create the future of digital financial services.
Job Summary
Responsibilities
šServe as a subject matter expert on requirements, best practices, and industry trends relating to the Financial Crime Compliance program, with focus on KYC, Sanctions and Travel Rule šDevelop, implement, and manage implementation of the firm wide Travel Rule program šAct as second line of defense to advise on escalations from internal and external stakeholders relating to KYC, Sanctions and Travel Rule Compliance šCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including Technology, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and Customer Support, to ensure effective implementation of KYC,Sanctions and Travel Rule related systems and controls šStay updated with regulatory changes and industry developments, proactively adjusting the Financial Crime Compliance program to maintain compliance and mitigate risks šProvide training and guidance to internal teams on Financial Crime Compliance policies, procedures, and best practices šProvide regulatory guidance, direction and support in respect to licensing requirements relating to Financial Crime Compliance šEvaluate compliance, operational and reputational risk, and advise on policies, procedures and guidelines to mitigate financial crime risks šMaintain the Financial Crime Compliance program including relevant policies, procedures, standards, and relevant migration and remediation initiatives šProvide input, support and coordinate projects, including but not limited to Travel Rule program implementation, vendor management, data validation, technical journey design, management of audits and regulatory exam requests, risk assessments, employee training and quality assurance, as well as other important Financial Crime Compliance program deliverables šManage external vendors used to support KYC, Sanctions and Travel Rule Compliance, including handling design and implementation of key functionality
Qualifications
š3-6 years of AML & Sanctions compliance experience, ideally with at least 1 year of experience working in the crypto industry šDemonstrable financial crime compliance program implementation and improvement experience šExperience in performing testing/quality assurance šCompliance qualification (e.g., CAMS, CGSS, ICA Diploma) šExcellent communication skills in written and spoken English šDemonstrable interest in virtual asset financial services šDemonstrable ability to operate under own initiative
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