Financial Crime Compliance Manager
Job Summary
Job Description
- 5 years of experience in a senior financial crime compliance role.
- Familiarity with financial services or compliance qualifications.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Good judgment and analytical skills.
- Team player.
- Experience within a Maltese financial institution, consultancy firm, or regulatory body.
- Familiarity with the operations of the crypto, investment, or banking sectors.
6 skills required
Job Details
Who are we?
FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and cutting-edge technology, FalconX addresses the industry's foremost challenges: Navigating the digital asset market can be complex and fragmented, with limited products and services that support trading strategies, structures, and liquidity found in conventional financial markets. As a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale, FalconX operates as the connective tissue empowering clients with seamless navigation through the ever- evolving cryptocurrency landscape.
Responsibilities
●Serve as the Designated Officer for the Malta entity in accordance with FIAU implementing Procedures and deputize for the MLRO as needed for the other European entities;
●Assist the MLRO in keeping the AML/CFT and Sanctions screening policies and procedures up to date;
●Review new regulatory requirements both in Malta, in the EU and wider Europe,identify gaps, and design plans to address these gaps;
●Provide guidance and advice on AML/CFT and sanction policies to internal stakeholders as required;
●Assist the MLRO in updating the Business Risk Assessment, Jurisdiction Risk Assessment, and Customer Risk Assessment frameworks;
●Deliver AML/CFT and Sanctions training to staff;
●Analyze complex transactions and due diligence documents;
●Assist in implementing new systems, policies, and procedures;
●Conduct compliance testing on a risk-based approach, aligned with the Annual Compliance Plan and under the direction of the MLRO. Communicate the results of such testing to management through reports;
●Guide and support functions within FalconX in remedial action programs to enhance AML/CFT control frameworks;
●Assist in customer onboarding and reviews;
●Liaise with internal stakeholders such as Institutional Coverage (IC), Sales, Business Operations, Products, Engineering, Group Compliance, and Legal;
●Assist in compiling reports for the Board and regulators, extracting data, responding to requests for information from regulators, and assisting during thematic reviews by regulators; and
●Proactively seek and develop greater productivity and enhancements through process improvements and/or technological advancements where possible.
Required Qualifications
●Five years of experience in a senior financial crime compliance role, preferably within a Maltese financial institution, consultancy firm, or regulatory body; Additional experience and familiarity with other EU or UK financial services firms will be considered an asset;
●Familiarity with the operations of the crypto, investment, or banking sectors will also be considered an asset;
●Qualification related to financial services or compliance;
●Strong oral and written communication skills;
●Good judgment and analytical skills;
●Strong follow-up skills and the ability to articulate clearly and promptly;
●Team player; and
●Genuine interest in digital assets and blockchain technology
Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy
Applicants located in California and/or applying to a role based in California, please refer to our Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy here.
Inclusivity Statement
FalconX is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workspace for all people. Our roles are intended for people from all walks of life. We encourage all those interested in applying to our organization to submit an application regardless if you are missing some of the listed background requirements, skills, or experiences!
As part of our commitment to inclusivity, FalconX would like to acknowledge that the EEOC survey has limited potential responses that you can select. For legal reasons, FalconX must use this language to align with federal requirements, however, we want to ensure that you are able to provide a response to our own voluntary survey questions about your identity that best aligns with your most true self.
FalconX is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on FalconX. Please inform FalconX’s People team at recruiting@falconx.io, if you need assistance with participating in the application process.
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