Head of Compliance & MLRO Blockchain (ESOP Only)

What is Obinex?
Obinex is a Pre-Seed stage Startup on a mission to develop a simple ecosystem to facilitate the adoption of the centralized economy in the decentralized space and give way to a more secure centralization. As we are in a very early stage, the equity offering is the only part of the conversation until we are funded. This will be subject to a probationary and vesting period.

What will you do?
As a Head of Compliance & MLRO in a FinTech Pre-Seed startup, you will establish and oversee the company's compliance and AML frameworks, ensuring adherence to all relevant regulations from the ground up. You will implement policies, conduct risk assessments, monitor transactions for suspicious activities, and serve as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies, guiding the startup through its early-stage regulatory challenges.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the company adheres to all relevant financial regulations, including those related to payments, data protection, and consumer rights.
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Oversight: Develop, implement, and manage AML policies to detect and prevent money laundering and terrorist financing activities.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct regular risk assessments to identify, measure, and mitigate compliance and AML risks.
• Reporting & Liaison: Serve as the primary contact with regulatory bodies, submitting required reports and maintaining open communication.
• Policy Development: Design and maintain compliance and AML policies, ensuring they are up to date with evolving regulations.
• Training & Awareness: Conduct training programs for employees to ensure they understand compliance and AML obligations.
• Monitoring & Auditing: Implement internal controls to monitor compliance, conduct audits, and address any identified issues.
• Transaction Monitoring: Oversee the monitoring of transactions for suspicious activity and ensure timely reporting of suspicious activity reports (SARs).
• Advisory Role: Provide advice to senior management on compliance and AML issues, helping to guide business decisions in line with regulatory requirements.
• Incident Management: Lead investigations into compliance breaches or AML incidents and implement corrective actions.

What will you bring?

• Educational Background: A degree in law, finance, business, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications in compliance, AML, or financial crime are often preferred.
• Professional Experience: Significant experience in compliance, AML, or a related area within the financial services or FinTech industry, usually 7-10+ years.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of relevant financial regulations, AML laws, and regulatory frameworks specific to FinTech.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and manage compliance and AML teams, with strong decision-making and strategic thinking skills.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to conduct risk assessments, analyze complex regulatory requirements, and implement effective compliance strategies.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise with regulatory bodies, senior management, and internal teams.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Strong capability to handle complex compliance issues, conduct investigations, and implement corrective actions.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in monitoring, reporting, and maintaining compliance records.
• Integrity and Ethical Standards: Strong ethical compass and commitment to upholding regulatory and legal standards

What will you get?

Equity: Until we are funded, we are offering ESOPs only as compensation. This will be subject to a trial and vesting period.
Salary: We are in the early stages of our journey, therefore remuneration in the form of Salary will be considered only once we are funded.

• Team: We work with many highly motivated service providers with diverse experiences.