Legal & Compliance Operations Manager - Crypto

Career Renew is recruiting for one of its clients a Legal & Compliance Operations Manager - Crypto - this is an onsite role in Zurich or Zug, Switzerland.

As a Legal and Compliance Operations Manager you will focus on tasks such as contract management, day-to-day legal operational tasks, providing legal advice to the Foundation Council and supporting the legal team in various matters. 

In addition, you will provide compliance advice to the Management / Foundation Council and establish compliance strategies & processes for several funding programs and initiatives operated by the Foundation. You will also have the opportunity to coordinate our initiatives and work on strategies to implement compliance processes.

🗃️ What you will be doing: 

• Provide compliance advisory services to the Management / Foundation Council and in various projects related to programs run by the Foundation as well as for strategic developments in a very dynamic environment.
• Development and execution of an overall compliance strategy for the Foundation.
• Identification and reporting of compliance risks as well as development and implementation of mitigating measures (e.g sanctions and embargo laws).
• Education and training of employees on compliance topics and updates of policies & guidelines of the Foundation.
• Liaise and coordinate with external advisors and assist in preparing necessary documentation for reporting purposes (ESA Reporting of the Foundation etc.).
• Manage KYC / KYB processes for programs and funding activities of the Foundation.
• Manager of all legal operations in the legal department of the Foundation.
• Support in drafting, reviewing and negotiating all kinds of agreements and internal regulations for the legal team.
• Liaise with foreign regulators, external counsels and internally with the management and the Foundation Council regarding all legal and compliance requests.
• Drive further legal and regulatory projects regarding strategic developments in a very dynamic environment.

Requirements

3+ years of professional experience in legal/compliance, preferably in financial services or as in-house counsel.

Compliance expertise in fintech/crypto regulations (e.g. FINMA, AML, KYC/KYB)

Experience interfacing with regulatory bodies and auditors

Based in Switzerland (Zurich or Zug preferred)

Knowledge of crypto/web3 concepts and terminology

Benefits

🏠 Hybrid of remote and office working: Spend time at our Zug office with an equal balance of home working to suit your lifestyle.

🏝️ 30 vacation days as standard: Take the time off you need no matter where you work. All of our contributors get 30 vacation days by default, with public holidays in addition.

💻 Home Working Budget: Personalize your home office with a dedicated budget! Choose from a sleek desk, top-notch headphones, a comfy chair, and more. We're committed to creating a workspace that inspires you.

🔥 State-of-the-Art Hardware: Enjoy the latest laptop of your choice! We understand the importance of having the right tools, and we provide you with the best-in-class hardware for seamless productivity.

📚 Continuous Learning: Invest in yourself with our personal education and conference budgets. Stay ahead of the curve by attending conferences, workshops, and courses that align with your professional growth.

🎨 Innovative Fridays: Unleash your creativity! Spend Friday afternoons diving into research or working on a side project within our exciting ecosystem. It's the perfect opportunity to explore new ideas and contribute to innovative endeavors.

⌛ Flexible Work Schedules: Embrace work-life balance with our flexible working schedules. We understand that everyone has unique needs, and our hybrid work policies empower you to choose a working style that suits you best.