Head of Compliance (Virtual Assets) - Leading Fintech
Company
Our client is a leading Chinese Fintech that is committed to providing secure, reliable, and easy-to-use crypto trading services to its clients. The Head of Compliance will play a critical role in developing, implementing and maintaining their compliance policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Monitor regulatory changes and industry developments to ensure compliance with relevant laws, rules, and regulations
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive compliance program, including policies, procedures, and controls
- Conduct compliance risk assessments and provide guidance to management on risk mitigation strategies
- Ensure that all new and existing products and services are compliant with relevant regulations
- Collaborate with internal departments, including legal, operations, and technology, to identify and resolve compliance issues
- Conduct periodic compliance training for employees to ensure understanding of compliance requirements
- Monitor and analyze transactions for suspicious activity and report any suspicious activity to the relevant authorities
- Coordinate with external auditors and regulators to ensure successful completion of audits and examinations
- Maintain accurate and complete records of compliance-related activities and prepare reports for management as required
Requirements
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Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in a compliance role within the VATP industry
- Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, including anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively
- Familiarity with blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets is a plus
- Fluent / professional working proficiency in English and in Chinese (Mandarin)
Application Options
If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply' now. For further information and a confidential discussion, you can email Winston Tse at
Originally posted on Himalayas