Job Description
Job Description:The RoleWe are looking for a dedicated Compliance Advisor, who among other responsibilities will help the development of digital asset AML policies, procedures, governance and standards to ensure FDA complies with heightened financial crimes compliance expectations for digital assets. You will be responsible for helping to build and maintain a comprehensive first-line of defense program with a focus on building out best practices to support new offerings and supporting the FDA AML Officer and team in the day-to-day administration of FDA’s AML and sanctions programs to ensure regulatory compliance.Responsibilities are expected to include:Assist in drafting, reviewing, and maintaining AML, sanctions, and financial crime-related policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and remain up to date with evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices.Review new customer account KYC information to identify and escalate potential AML, sanctions, reputational, or other compliance concerns.Assess customer profiles and transactional activity to ensure alignment with risk appetite and regulatory expectations.Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve KYC deficiencies and address potential red flags.Identify process gaps and recommend enhancements to strengthen the compliance program.Assist with assessing and improving internal controls related to AML, sanctions, and financial crime compliance.Support the execution of annual AML and sanctions risk assessments, including collecting and analyzing data to assess risk exposure across business lines and geographies.
Responsibilities + Skills
Proven ability to simultaneously identify, prioritize and address multiple issues and respond to shifts in prioritiesStrong ability to work and flourish in a fast-moving, start-up environment that operates in an uncharted regulatory environment
Education
Established (5+ years) track record of success in financial services including experience with Compliance, AML and Financial CrimesExperience working on KYC/CIP/onboarding at a financial institutionExperience drafting and maintaining AML and sanctions-related policies and procedures.Deep knowledge of applicable AML and Sanctions laws and regulations and an understanding of material proposed regulations impacting the field
Experience