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Industry: Financial Services

Job Description

• Are you an experienced Crypto Compliance Manager? Are you looking for a remote job? Then we have the opportunity for you!
• Our client, is looking to hire a Regional Crypto Compliance Manager to join their exciting remote team.
• The Regional Compliance Manager will report to the Director of Compliance. 
• The Regional Compliance Team (RCT) Manager will execute the management of a field team in the AML Compliance Department.
• This role will supervise a number of direct staff positions responsible for performing Agent/Client compliance program onboarding, reviews, investigations, and executing Agent/Client compliance support duties.
• You will also need strong MS capabilities, (PPT, Excel, etc.). Strong relationship management capabilities and experience managing large clients and cross functional Compliance/Business interaction. And the ability to travel 25% to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution and ongoing improvement of the hybrid Compliance and Anti-Fraud programs (encompassing fiat and cryptocurrency), principles, standards, policy, and oversight expectations within assigned territory.
• Implements policies and procedures designed to mitigate exposure and enhance compliance activities.
• Ensures the Global Compliance program is maintained and relevant.
• Consults with internal and external experts (legal, engineering, client services, product development, law enforcement, partners) to identify risks, best practice and expectations.
• Analyses internal and external information to gain additional intelligence regarding emerging risks in fiat money and cryptocurrency .
• Communicates policy goals for areas of expertise, ensuring application across the Group.
• Facilitates policy, risk and control discussions with internal and external Stakeholders.
• Ensures policy objectives are met and remediated where required.
• Provides guidance and support to the Regional business and engineering through participation in new product/service or channel projects.
• Provides support for Third Party Vendor due diligence and Compliance Review activities.
• Provides guidance, policy interpretation and support to Partners within the region.
• Actively participates in management discussions on risk and participates in governance and risk committee meetings as appropriate.
• Provides content messaging for new policies as rolled out.
• Ensures training materials are in-line with regulatory and policy expectations.
• Provides both internal as well as Partner and employee Compliance training.
• Manage and mentor the Regional Compliance team.
• Facilitates internal audit, independent audit and regulatory queries and duties.

Requirements

• 7+ years’ of relevant experience in complex retail/consumer financial services/payment services organizations with multiple financial products, or a regulatory agency or law firm.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a corporate management/supervisory position with multiple direct reports.
• Fluent in English
• Fluent in French Advantageous
• Any combination of relevant education and experience and/or related professional designations/certifications (CAMS, CFE, Audit) in this field is highly desirable.
• Minimum Required: Post-secondary degree in Compliance, Risk, Finance, Legal or equivalent combination of educational and work experience
• 3-5 years' of work experience within the financial services industry or cryptocurrency/fintech industry.
• Working knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act and AML Regulations, USA Patriot Act, Office of Foreign Assets Control (strongly preferred outside of US; required US).
• Ability to operate multi-nationally with internal business partners and external partners/third party vendors.
• Ability to work in a self-directed and remote environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of remittance or cryptocurrency type business practices, organizational structure and general policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to draft clear and professional correspondence and other documents of a legal, compliance and business nature.
• Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work with and resolve Partner Compliance complaints.
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately work with confidential information.
• Ability to facilitate the collection of information through interviews, meetings etc.
• Ability to articulate and convey complex, conceptual information to various audiences verbally and in writing.
• Experience communicating with regulators and law enforcement agencies.
• Experience in public speaking and making clear and persuasive business presentations.
• Excellent demonstrated organizational skills, including time management, record keeping, self-scheduling, and follow-up.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to act independently.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

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Industry: Financial Services

Job Description

• Are you an experienced Crypto Compliance Officer? Are you looking for a remote job? Then we have the opportunity for you!
• Our client, is looking to hire a Regional Crypto Compliance Officer to join their exciting remote team.
• The Regional Compliance Officer is a primary compliance resource with responsibilities of ensuring global compliance for our client  by  measuring Compliance and Anti-Fraud programs; driving training and awareness initiatives; and providing guidance and support to both internal stakeholders and external Partners.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution and ongoing improvement of Compliance and Anti-Fraud programs, principles, standards, policy, and oversight expectations within assigned territory.
• Implements policies and procedures designed to mitigate exposure and enhance compliance activities.
• Ensures the Global Compliance program is maintained and relevant.
• Consults with internal and external experts (legal, engineering, client services, product development, law enforcement, partners) to identify risks, best practice and expectations.
• Analyses internal and external information to gain additional intelligence regarding emerging risks in fiat money and cryptocurrency .
• Communicates policy goals for areas of expertise, ensuring application across the Group.
• Facilitates policy, risk and control discussions with internal and external Stakeholders.
• Ensures policy objectives are met and remediated where required.
• Provides guidance and support to the Regional business and engineering through participation in new product/service or channel projects.
• Provides support for Third Party Vendor due diligence and Compliance Review activities.
• Provides guidance, policy interpretation and support to Partners within the region.
• Actively participates in management discussions on risk and participates in governance and risk committee meetings as appropriate.
• Provides content messaging for new policies as rolled out.
• Ensures training materials are in-line with regulatory and policy expectations.
• Provides both internal as well as Partner and employee Compliance training.
• Facilitates internal audit, independent audit and regulatory queries and duties.

Requirements

• Any combination of relevant education and experience and/or related professional designations/certifications (CAMS, CFE, Audit)in this field is highly desirable.
• Minimum Required: Post-Secondary Degree in Compliance, Risk, Finance, Legal or equivalent combination of educational and work experience
• Fluent French and English are essential for this role, as is a willingness to travel across your assigned region as necessary. 
• 3 - 5 years of work experience within the financial services industry or cryptocurrency/fintech industry.
• Working knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act and AML Regulations, USA Patriot Act, Office of Foreign Assets Control (strongly preferred outside of US; required US).
• Ability to operate multi-nationally with internal business partners and external partners/third party vendors.
• Ability to work in a self-directed and remote environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of remittance or cryptocurrency type business practices, organizational structure and general policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to draft clear and professional correspondence and other documents of a legal, compliance and business nature.
• Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work with and resolve Partner Compliance complaints.
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately work with confidential information.
• Ability to facilitate the collection of information through interviews, meetings etc.
• Ability to articulate and convey complex, conceptual information to various audiences verbally and in writing.
• Experience communicating with regulators and law enforcement agencies.
• Experience in public speaking and making clear and persuasive business presentations.
• Excellent demonstrated organizational skills, including time management, record keeping, self-scheduling, and follow-up.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to act independently.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

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Industry: Financial Services

Job Description

• Are you passionate about sales? We have an amazing opportunity available to join a Fintech start-up who is making it easier to finance SMEs in Africa.
• We are looking to hire a talented SME Sales Executive to join their team in Nigeria. The team consists of innovators and builders with domain expertise in the lending space.
• They share a determination to continue leveraging data driven approaches to problem solving by building products that the market needs and API integrations that drive value across the board.
• The ideal candidate should be able to use statistical analysis software and provide reports on sales and marketing metrics. You will collaborate with the sales team and the marketing department to achieve business goals.
• Ultimately, you should be able to improve sales and increase profits

Duties

• Learn the products and services offered, including the sales terms (e.g. special features, return and warranty policies)
• Cold calling
• Outbound outreach and customer management
• Set targets for the sales department
• Collaborate with the marketing department to prepare common strategies
• Monitor sales numbers and marketing metrics
• Calculate business trends, like monthly sales rates
• Analyze market trends
• Monitor competition and follow current developments
• Ensure sales team is up-to-date with business targets
• Motivate sales team to achieve great results
• Find prospective customers and new target segments

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a SME Sales Executive
• Previous experience working within a fintech startup
• Experience in banking or retail
• Full cycle sales process experience
• Experience selling SME owners on loan products
• Experience working within a fast-paced environment
• In-depth knowledge of statistical analysis software
• Familiarity with CRM programs
• Ability to gather and interpret data
• Organizational and analytical skills
• Communication skills

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Industry: Financial Services

Job Description

• Are you an experienced CFO with insight into the world of Fintech? Passionate about crypto and the blockchain space?
• We're looking for an experienced finance executive to join our client’s leadership team.
• We are looking for a business strategist with a financial planning & analysis background as well as the ability to build and lead our finance and accounting teams.
• You will be working with a diverse team based in over a dozen countries.
• You will not only lead the standard execution of finance and accounting functions but serve as a key business partner to inform decision-making and strategy at the micro and macro levels.

Responsibilities

• Advise the CEO
• Manage the company's relationships with some of the world's leading FinTech investors
• Continue to build out an internal and external finance and accounting team in Africa
• Improve and automate FP&A processes, as well as KPI and financial performance reporting against company targets and goals
• Assist with the design of internal processes, systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information
• Manage liquidity in both fiat currency and cryptocurrencies
• Oversee the production of accurate financial statements
• Make sure all financial data adheres to current tax laws and regulations
• Serve as the primary interface with our external auditor
• Maintain a strong financial control environment in compliance with all state and federal requirements
• Challenge the status quo with ideas to drive internal efficiencies and growth in revenue based upon solid data analysis

Requirements
The ideal candidate is someone who has:

• 5+ years of experience in a VP Finance or CFO role
• Experience with a venture-funded, high-growth technology startup
• Experience working in Africa
• Work experience or education in the United States and Africa
• Working knowledge of cryptocurrency
• Experience with transfer pricing
• Fundraising experience
• Outstanding financial acumen blended with business partnership and leadership skills
• Proven track record of financial performance and of being a strong business partner
• Exhibit outstanding critical thinking skills, including the ability to analyze data, identify trends, pinpoint problems and root causes, ask probing questions and develop innovative solutions
• Passion and proven ability to cultivate top talent and lead diverse, cross-departmental teams
• Demonstrated experience and leadership in managing a team of professionals to meet the strategic business needs
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with leaders to develop and execute plans.
• Excellent communicator and change leader

Salary
Competitive plus equity.