Compliance Manager / Anti-Financial-Crime

Compliance Manager / Anti-Financial-Crime  - BitGo 

BitGo is the leader in digital asset financial services, providing institutional investors with liquidity, custody, and security solutions. Founded in 2013, BitGo pioneered the multi-signature wallet and is the first digital asset company to focus exclusively on serving institutional clients. Active in both centralized and decentralized finance, BitGo offers market-leading trading, lending, and borrowing services. In 2018, BitGo launched BitGo Trust Company, the first qualified custodian purpose-built for storing digital assets. In 2020, it launched BitGo Portfolio and Tax, providing clients with a full-stack solution for digital assets. BitGo processes approximately 20% of all global bitcoin transactions and supports over 600 coins and tokens. BitGo provides the security and operational backbone for more than 1500 institutional clients in 50 countries, including many regulated entities and the world’s top cryptocurrency exchanges and platforms. BitGo is backed by Goldman Sachs, Craft Ventures, Digital Currency Group, DRW, Galaxy Digital Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, and Valor Equity Partners.

For our continued growth, we are looking for a Compliance Manager with experience in Financial Services to strengthen our team.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant national and international regulations in the cryptocurrency sector, including KYC (Know Your Customer), AML (Anti Money Laundering) and CTF (Combating the Financing of Terrorism)
• Performing risk assessments related to cryptocurrency activities and identifying potential risks for BitGo
• Maintain and improve internal compliance policies and procedures to ensure we keep  pace with evolving regulations
• Monitor and evaluate changes to cryptocurrency laws and regulations and advise on necessary adjustments to comply with regulations
• Conduct regular controls and testing to assess the effectiveness of our compliance program
• Stay informed of new trends, technologies and best practices in cryptocurrency compliance
• Train and guide employees on compliance matters
• Act as liaison to regulators, respond to inquiries and facilitate required reporting
• Investigate and report suspicious activity or transactions in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Participate in the development and implementation of risk management strategies for cryptocurrency activities

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree and an advanced degree or certification. 
• 5+ years of relevant experience in internal audit, compliance and risk management positions.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to clearly relate across various cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of Anti-Financial-Crime frameworks in financial institutions.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently with minor supervision.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your resume and cover letter. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

Why Join BitGo?

Disrupting an industry takes vision, innovation, passion, technical chops, drive to deliver, collaboration, and execution. Join a team of great people who strive for excellence and personify our corporate values of ownership, craftsmanship, and open communication. We are looking for new colleagues who bring innovative ways of thinking and problem solving, and who want risks to be part of the team that changes the world’s financial markets.

Here are some of the benefits* of working at BitGo: 

• Competitive base salary, bonus and stock options
• Paid parental leave, Paid vacation
• Free custom lunches, dinners and snacks
• Computer equipment and workplace furniture to suit your needs
• Great colleagues and inspiring environment
• *Benefits may vary based on location

Cryptocurrencies are the most disruptive change the financial services industry has seen in years. Join us and you’ll be able to look back and say you were part of the team that transformed investing.