Legal and Compliance Director

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Galaxy Digital Services

Hong Kong


Who You Are:

The Legal & Compliance Director will be responsible for the daily requests from the various Galaxy subsidiaries including the sales and trading team, the asset manager and the advisory business
ย  The greater Galaxy Group seeks to expand its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region and the candidate will assist with procuring various registrations and licenses in key countries and/or territories
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What Youโ€™ll Do:

  • Work with various government and regulatory agencies in order to procure specific licenses related to digital assets and derivatives thereof
  • Create and maintain compliance policies and procedures regarding Asia-Pac licenses and registrations
  • Draft and negotiate various agreements related to various business lines of the greater Galaxy Group, including but not limited to purchase and sale agreements, exchange agreements, NDAs, etc
  • Work with various business owners to create commercially viable solutions that address regulatory concerns of the relevant jurisdiction(s)
  • Assist with Galaxy responses to regulatory inquiries and subpoenas, and file reports with government agencies as necessary
  • Experience with AML/KYC requirements and the onboarding of clients and investors to regulated entities

What Weโ€™re Looking For:

  • Strong background in financial services in either an institutional buy-side or sell-side firm

Bonus Points:

  • JD degree preferred; and
  • Knowledge of the regulatory treatment of digital assets

What We Offer:

  • Competitive base salary, bonus, and equity compensation
  • Hybrid/Flexible Working Arrangements
  • Company-paid health insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
  • Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
  • Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
  • Annual charitable giving match
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Ginger