Join a Global Leader within the Blockchain Financial Industry

Coinify is a leading player in the digital finance space, offering a range of services that enable individuals and businesses to engage with digital currencies. The Coinify Team is passionate about cryptocurrencies and payments. And by giving everyone the opportunity to move freely between virtual currencies and traditional currencies, we believe that we can make the world spin in a better way, together.

Job Overview

As the Head of Compliance at Coinify, you will operate in a second-line function, overseeing the first-line operations and providing guidance on all regulatory aspects. You will work closely with the MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer), who is responsible for AML compliance and operations, and play a key role in ensuring adherence to all regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities and Duties

You will be responsible for overseeing the organization’s overall compliance with relevant rules and regulations, conducting compliance reviews to ensure adherence at all levels.
You will be responsible for setting the overall compliance standards of the organization through the creation, implementation, and regular updating of policies that align with regulatory requirements.
You will be responsible for maintaining ongoing communication with external stakeholders, including handling regulatory reviews, responding to police requests, and addressing enquiries from banking partners.
You will be responsible for regulatory reporting, including fulfilling all other statutory and internal reporting obligations.
You will be responsible for horizon scanning, staying ahead of emerging regulatory changes, and preparing the organisation to comply with new rules and regulations as they are introduced.
You will be responsible for overseeing the first-line compliance function.
You will be responsible for designing and conducting compliance training programs for employees across the organisation.
You will be responsible for developing and implementing the compliance strategy.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Law, Business, Finance, or related field
Minimum of 5 years in a compliance role, preferably within the financial services.
Experience overseeing compliance functions.
Strong communication skills, with experience liaising with regulatory bodies, law enforcement, and banking partners.
Excellent oral and written communication skills – English fluency required.
Exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team environment