Remote Head of Non-AML Compliance

Summary

Join Tether and Shape the Future of Digital Finance. Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), the Head of Non-AML Compliance will oversee non-AML regulated activities, build a team, and ensure effective compliance programs within the organization.

Requirements

• Strong legal or compliance background with at least 5 years relevant work experience in either field
• University education
• Minimum demonstrated experience in a senior international compliance role
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience on the concept, evaluation and mitigation of risks relating to compliance risks
• Experience working for a regulatory agency (preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated critical-thinking skills, (decision-making)
• Demonstrated experience managing people and interfacing with multiple teams
• Advanced organizational understanding and the management of change
• Demonstrated experience in interacting with regulators

Responsibilities

• Work with the CCO in order to assess non-AML standards across the group business
• Work with the business teams to understand the existing systems and controls in place and any gaps between existing systems and controls and required standards
• Implement practical and robust standards across the group and develop timelines re the same
• Assist HNAC in working with senior management to assess appropriateness of additional systems and controls and help prepare policies on the same
• Ensure deadlines for implementation of systems and controls are in place and fully operational by the required dates
• Developing the Annual Compliance Work Plan and conducting periodic reviews and revisions of the Plan
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure that the organization complies with all applicable laws, regulations and standards across the C Suite verticals
• Coordinating internal compliance reviews across the organization’s verticals including periodic departmental reviews
• Providing advice and training on Compliance Matters to the Organization and its subsidiaries
• Preparing and presenting clear and concise reports to the Board
• Notifying the General Counsel of violations or suspected violations of Applicable Compliance Laws and Regulations
• Ensuring that all documentation and records are secured and maintained by designated custodians consistent with regulatory requirements of Applicable Compliance Laws and Regulations
• Independently investigating and acting on matters related to Compliance
• Interacting with regulators on Compliance Issues (including Mandatory Reporting)