Global Head of Compliance
IO Tech Solutions Limited · United States · posted today ago
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About this role
Key Responsibilities:
Regulatory & Licensing Strategy
- Lead the companys licensing applications and compliance across key markets (EU, MENA, APAC, etc.).
- Manage relationships with regulators and ensure timely reporting.
- Oversee compliance with remittance laws, VASP (Virtual Asset Service Provider) regulations, and crypto licensing requirements.
Compliance Program Management
- Develop and enforce AML/CFT, KYC, KYB, and transaction monitoring policies for fiat and crypto transactions.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement controls for cross-border payments, stable coins, and blockchain-based remittance.
- Ensure compliance with Travel Rule, sanctions screening, and fraud prevention.
Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and mentor a high-performing compliance team.
- Collaborate with Legal, Product, and Engineering to integrate compliance into Web3 payment rails, smart contracts, and wallet systems.
- Advise leadership on emerging crypto regulations and compliance trends.
Audits & Reporting
- Manage internal audits, regulatory examinations, and third-party compliance reviews.
- Prepare and submit SARs (Suspicious Activity Reports), CTRs (Currency Transaction Reports), and other regulatory filings.
Qualifications & Experience
- 6-8+ years in compliance leadership at a fintech, payments company, remittance provider, or crypto/Web3 firm.
- Deep expertise in global licensing, money transmission laws, and VASP registration.
- Strong knowledge of AML/CFT frameworks.
- Experience with crypto compliance tools (Elliptic, Sumsub, Worldcheck) and KYC/CDD solutions.
- Familiarity with DeFi, stablecoins, and blockchain analytics is a plus.
- CAMS, ICA, or similar certification preferred.
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