BSA Officer, Deputy Head of FCCS

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This role is for the BSA Officer, Deputy Head of FCCS as part of the Financial Crimes Compliance (FCC) function in the Enterprise Compliance team, reporting to the Head of Financial Crimes Compliance Services
In this role, you will have oversight of the AML program applicable to Coinbase US entities including policy
You will be responsible for making decisions on matters impacting CB In’s AMLCompliance Program
You will serve as the subject matter expert within the FCCS team providing guidance and advising Product and business teams
 

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a proven track record of creating and implementing AML programs and controls for various legal entity structures across different jurisdictions
The role will include responsibility for certain core compliance activities, as detailed below

What you’ll be doing (ie
job duties):

  • Working with the Compliance Advisory, business, and product teams to execute adequate controls for onboarding and suspicious activity monitoring across customers and geographies
  • Designing scalable AML processes and continuous monitoring controls to mitigate risk associated with complex client structures and evolving AML regulatory risks   
  • Communicating any issues cross functionally and driving them to resolution 
  • Working closely with Financial Crimes Compliance leadership for cross functional alignment and creating roadmaps for the team’s progression 
  • Assisting with regulatory inquiries, internal audit, and compliance testing to address key findings across multiple jurisdictions
  • Maintain oversight and governance of outsourced AML operations
  • Partner with technical and operations teams to design and implement methodologies for effective KYC and suspicious activity monitoring controls
  • Be comfortable with operating in ambiguity and adapting to changing priorities
  • Reporting risk trends and mitigating strategies to senior and executive level management
  • Work closely with the leadership team to drive internal planning and strategy across short and long term initiatives
  • Collaborate with technical tooling teams to apply innovative approaches to build cutting edge transaction monitoring and KYC solutions

What we look for in you (ie
job requirements):

  • 10+ years of experience in managing, designing, and implementing an AML  program for a financial institution, preferably with digital assets and/or fintech experience
  • Detailed knowledge of anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, and sanctions risks and regulations (, BSA, 4MLD, FinCEN CDD Rule, OFAC Sanctions, USA PATRIOT Act, FINRA AML rules etc
    )
  • In depth knowledge of AML program design for different types of legal entities is required  
  • Strong leadership, executive presence, relationship management skills, and project management experience
  • BA/BS or equivalent experience required; graduate/vocational training preferred
  • Exceptional analytical skills
  • Strong communication skills and presence: ability to interface with internal and external teams
  • Work in a cross-functional and matrixed environment

Nice to haves:

  • Prior experience at a FinTech is a plus
  • Knowledge of the cryptocurrency industry

Notice for Colorado applicants as required by sb19-085 (8-5-20)
Target annual salary for this role performed in Colorado, is $245,225+ target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k))
 

ID: P22007

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