Paxos · 17 hours ago
BSA / AML Officer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$164K/yr - $193K/yr
5+ years expPaxos is on a mission to open the world’s financial system to everyone by enabling the instant movement of any asset in a trustworthy way. The BSA/AML Officer will collaborate with local regulators and stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and risk management in blockchain-based financial services, while designing policies and conducting risk monitoring.
BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial ServicesFinTech
Responsibilities
Manage the US-based Compliance and Risk programs, including maintaining responsibility over and effective implementation of local financial crime and risk management policies, trainings, and day-to-day operational components
Partner closely with US-based counterparts as well as the global Chief Compliance and Risk Officer to ensure a consistent approach to risk management
Advise on the risk related to new product launches, and support the development of corresponding systems and controls in order to comply with applicable regulations
Serve as primary Compliance and Risk counterpart with US regulators. Stay abreast of new or evolving regulatory requirements and recommend program changes, as required
Evaluate risk and compliance considerations in the development or expansion of new, blockchain-based financial services
Maintain oversight over program to ensure that any potential breaches are readily identified and mitigating, as required by local regulations
Collaborate with other departments (e.g. Risk Audit, Legal, Human Resources etc.) to develop and implement effective cross-functional compliance risk management strategies and programs
Provide reports on a regular basis and, as directed or requested, to the Board, Committees and senior management regarding the operations and progress of Compliance and Risk efforts
Oversee US-based processes for managing risks including establishing and maintaining specific risk management policies, procedures, systems, and controls
Chair and run the the local entity’s Risk Management Committee to ensure risks and issues are reported to executives; and
Act as a local point of contact for Group Risk Management issues, events, inquiries and escalations and advise on the Company’s risk management framework, policies, procedures, systems and controls. This includes preparing responses and evidence to support responding to requests from auditors and examiners for information regarding the Company’s risk management policies and practices
Qualification
Required
Experience (having acted as) as a BSA Officer working closely with US regulators
At least 5-7 years of experience in Compliance including as a Compliance leader
At least two years of experience in a Risk or Compliance role for a regulated broker/dealer
A deep understanding of financial crimes monitoring and prevention including US specific regulations and requirements
Experience in Risk oversight
Experience within a global company or within the Digital Asset Sector
Company
Paxos
Paxos is a regulated financial institution building infrastructure to enable movement between physical and digital assets.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$543.48MKey Investors
MercadoLibreAlameda ResearchOak HC/FT
2022-01-20Corporate Round
2022-01-01Series Unknown· $5M
2021-04-29Series D· $300M
Leadership Team
Charles Cascarilla
CEO and Co-Founder
Richmond Teo
Co-Founder & CEO Asia
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