Financial Crimes Risk Director

Summary

Join Crypto.com's Local Programs and Regulatory Compliance team as the Director of Financial Crime Risk. This critical role involves overseeing the development and management of the firm's financial crime risk framework, ensuring robust defenses against illicit financial activities. The successful candidate will work with senior leadership and regulators to safeguard the firm’s integrity. Responsibilities include risk coordination, conducting risk assessments, strategic leadership in defining and executing financial crime risk strategy, and risk oversight across all business lines. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial crime risk management within the financial services industry and a deep understanding of global AML/CTF regulations. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic and growing cryptocurrency platform.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and professional certification (e.g., CAMS, CFE) preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial crime risk management within the financial services industry, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Deep knowledge of global AML/CTF regulations, sanctions frameworks, fraud prevention strategies, and financial crime typologies
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams, influence senior stakeholders, and drive organizational change
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in leveraging data and technology to manage risk
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to illustrate and present complex issues to stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Correlate the firm’s multiple risk assessments, audits, regulatory examination findings, etc., to ensure, where possible, consistency both in risk determination and remediation
• Conduct periodic enterprise-wide risk assessments, or in some instances supervise risk assessment external vendors, to evaluate the firm's exposure to financial crime and recommend enhancements to mitigate vulnerabilities
• Define and execute the firm's financial crime risk strategy, aligning with the overall risk appetite and business objectives
• Oversee the identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial crime risks across all business lines, products, and geographies
• Assist in AML Oversight Committee (AMLOC) organization and maintenance

Preferred Qualifications

Cryptocurrency experience preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Attractive annual leave entitlement including: birthday, work anniversary
• Aspire career alternatives through us. Our internal mobility program can offer employees a diverse scope
• Work Perks: crypto.com visa card provided upon joining
• Flexi-work hour and hybrid or remote set-up