Keyrock is hiring a
Senior Compliance Officer & MLRO

Summary

The job description is for a Senior Compliance Officer position at Keyrock Group, a leading digital asset company with over 180 team members worldwide. The role involves implementing the internal control framework, conducting compliance risk assessments, developing second-line controls, and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. The candidate should have 8+ years as a compliance officer in a regulated financial institution, excellent knowledge of financial regulations such as MLR, market abuse, data protection, MiFID II, and a relevant degree.

Requirements

• 8+ years as a compliance officer (2nd line of defense) in a regulated financial institution
• Experience in engaging with regulatory authorities (including the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK)
• Excellent knowledge of financial regulations such as MLR, market abuse , data protection, MiFID II
• A relevant degree, preferably in business or law, is required

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations by developing and implementing the policies and procedures
• Conducting compliance risk assessments and elaborating an annual compliance plan
• Developing and implementing a plan of second-line controls and conducting the tests
• Drafting of compliance points of attention and recommendations
• Assessing future business activities to identify potential compliance risks
• Ensuring the firm’s policies and procedures are being communicated effectively to all relevant employees
• Ensuring the compliance trainings are effective and up to date
• Keeping abreast with regulatory changes and maintaining the policies and procedures up to date
• Assisting the Head of Regulatory Compliance with management information reports
• Being responsible for oversight of Keyrock UK compliance with its AML obligations and acting as a focal point for the firm’s AML activity (MLRO)
• Carrying out the duties of a MLRO as per the AML/CTF Framework
• Representing the company in all matters of money laundering prevention internally and externally
• Serving as a subject matter expert on AML/CTF matters, providing guidance and support to the compliance team and other departments
• Conducting regular audits and reviews to ensure compliance with AML/CTF requirements and internal policies

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of MiCA regulation and of the digital assets ecosystem is a plus
• A compliance qualification for example ACAMS or a Masters in a related field would be advantageous

Benefits

• A competitive salary package, with various benefits depending on the method of engagement (employee or freelancer)
• Autonomy in your time management thanks to flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely
• The freedom to create your own entrepreneurial experience by being part of a team of people in search of excellence
• As an employer we are committed to build an inclusive, diverse and non-discriminating work environment. We welcome employees of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, creed and sexual orientation