Coindesk

Coindesk

BSA/AML Officer

New York

Sponsorship not specified$175k-$215kDetected 4 days ago
ComplianceResearchProblem SolvingInternal Audit

About the role

  • CoinDesk is the most trusted media, events, indices and data company for the global crypto economy.
  • Since 2013, CoinDesk Media has led the story of the future of money and investing, illuminating the transformation in society and culture that comes with it.
  • CoinDesk Events gathers the global crypto, blockchain and Web3 communities at annual events such as Consensus, the world's largest and longest-running crypto festival.

Responsibilities

  • Implement the domestic BSA/AML and OFAC compliance programs in line with U.S. regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain risk-based BSA/AML and OFAC policies and procedures addressing all areas of BSA/AML and OFAC
  • Perform BSA/AML, CIP, and OFAC risk assessments as needed and work with stakeholders and various forms of data to inform, update, streamline and optimize the BSA/AML and OFAC program.
  • Contribute to building a compliance culture across the firm by training Bullish employees on key policies, procedures, and their responsibilities in preventing financial crime.

Requirements

  • Extensive knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC regulations, as well as SEC, CFTC, FINRA, and NFA rules and requirements.
  • Ability to execute in a fast paced, high demand environment while managing multiple priorities.
  • Sufficient experience in one or a combination of the following to satisfy the requirements to be appointed into the role: financial crime, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), financial crime investigations, and/or risk management, audit, compliance, specifically with exposure to digital assets.
  • Experience in managing regulatory examinations and relationships with examiners (e.g., NYDFS, FINRA, NFA, SEC, CFTC), auditors, and banking partners.
  • Awareness of regulatory requirements including local and US laws, international and industry standards.
  • Strong attention to detail and strong organizational, problem solving, analytical, and management skills.
  • Bachelor's Degree/University degree or equivalent experience; Advanced degree (e.g. JD, MBA, etc.) preferred.
  • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS) and/or related professional certification preferred.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's Degree/University degree or equivalent experience
  • Advanced degree (e.g. JD, MBA, etc.) preferred.
  • Active FINRA Series 7 and 24 (or 14) licenses, and Series 3 are strongly preferred (or willingness to obtain them within a specified timeframe).

Compensation

  • CoinDesk Events gathers the global crypto, blockchain and Web3 communities at annual events such as Consensus, the world's largest and longest-running crypto festival.

Company info

  • Our award-winning team of journalists delivers news and unparalleled insights that bring transparency, comprehension and context.
  • CoinDesk Indices offers expertise in digital asset indices, data and research to educate and empower investors.
  • For more information on CoinDesk media and events, please visit http://coindesk.com [coindesk.com] and for breaking headlines, data and indices visit http://coindeskmarkets.com [coindeskmarkets.com]
  • In November 2023, CoinDesk was acquired by the Bullish group, owner of Bullish, a regulated, digital assets exchange.
  • For more information on Bullish, please visit https://bullish.com.
  • CoinDesk operates as an independent subsidiary with an editorial committee to protect journalistic independence.

Equal opportunity

  • In an effort to attract, retain, develop and promote the most qualified individuals, CoinDesk is committed to treating all applicants and employees in a nondiscriminatory manner with respect to the terms and conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status/service, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This mandate governs all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, promotion, training, education, social and recreation programs, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits.
  • CoinDesk is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@coindesk.com and let us know the nature of your request.
  • In an effort to attract, retain, develop and promote the most qualified individuals, CoinDesk is committed to treating all applicants and employees in a nondiscriminatory manner with respect to the terms and conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status/service, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
  • This mandate governs all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, promotion, training, education, social and recreation programs, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits.
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