About the company
OpenSea is the first and largest marketplace for digital collectibles, which include gaming items, digital art, and other virtual goods backed by a blockchain. On OpenSea, anyone can buy or sell these items using smart contracts.
Job Summary
Responsibilities
📍Lead Illicit Finance & Sanctions Compliance 📍Own and evolve OpenSea’s OFAC sanctions and counter-illicit finance compliance program, including wallet screening, alert management, and enforcement of controls 📍Interpret and advise on changes to sanctions regimes. 📍Work with our compliance investigator to investigate and adjudicate edge cases, making disposition decisions on whether to block, escalate, or clear activity 📍Execute annual risk assessments and country risk assessments 📍Prepare and deliver quarterly compliance reporting to senior leadership
Desired Experience
📍JD and 5–7+ years of experience in sanctions/OFAC compliance, AML, or financial crimes, with demonstrated depth of ownership 📍Working knowledge of privacy laws and regulatory frameworks, including GDPR and CCPA/CPRA 📍Strong understanding of blockchain technology, crypto, and digital asset markets 📍Proven judgment and decision-making experience—you’ve made disposition calls, not just escalated issues 📍Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, and business stakeholders
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