Role in brief
CertiK seeks a Director of AML & Virtual Asset Compliance to lead compliance efforts in the Web3 space. Candidates should have significant experience in compliance roles within both traditional finance and the virtual asset industry.
About the role
At CertiK, you will be responsible for building and enhancing the AML frameworks and compliance strategies related to virtual assets. This role involves advising financial institutions and virtual asset service providers on compliance and regulatory expectations.
You will collaborate with various teams including product, engineering, and business development, as well as regulators and law enforcement. Success in this position means effectively translating regulatory developments into actionable compliance guidance.
The salary range for this position is competitive, starting at $150,000 and going up to $220,000.
Who this role suits
- Experienced in senior compliance roles, ideally as an MLRO or Chief Compliance Officer.
- Possesses a strong background in both traditional finance and the virtual asset industry.
- Skilled in communication and knowledgeable about AML and financial crime risks.
From the employer
- Build and improve AML frameworks, virtual asset compliance strategy, sanctions, risk assessments, transaction monitoring, and investigation processes.
- Advise financial institutions and VASPs on virtual asset compliance, regulatory expectations, and blockchain related financial crime risks.
- Monitor regulatory developments and translate them into practical compliance guidance and product requirements.
- Where applicable, serve as MLRO or support the designated MLRO on suspicious activity reviews and regulatory reporting.
- Partner with product, engineering, business development teams, regulators, law enforcement, and other industry stakeholders.
- Prior experience as an MLRO, Chief Compliance Officer, Head of Financial Crime, or a similar senior compliance role.
- Experience across both traditional financial institutions and the virtual asset industry.
- Strong knowledge of AML, financial crime, sanctions, transaction monitoring, regulatory compliance and reporting, and virtual asset financial crime risks.
- Hands on experience with blockchain analytics, KYT, wallet screening, or similar on-chain compliance tools and processes.
- Strong communication skills and CAMS or an equivalent AML qualification.
- The expected annual base salary range for this position in the United States is $150,000 to $220,000.
- Compensation for candidates outside the United States will be determined based on location, experience, and qualifications.
Questions about this role
What is the remote policy?
The position is fully remote.
What is the salary range?
The expected salary range is between $150,000 and $220,000 for candidates in the United States.
How do I apply?
Candidates can apply through the CertiK website.