Head of Compliance/MLRO - Italy

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by over 230 million people in 100+ countries for our industry-leading security, user fund transparency, trading engine speed, deep liquidity, and an unmatched portfolio of digital-asset products. Binance offerings range from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional services, Web3 features, and more. We leverage the power of digital assets and blockchain to build an inclusive financial ecosystem to advance the freedom of money and improve financial access for people around the world.

Responsibilities

• Development and management of Italian's compliance policies and processes
• Ensure ongoing monitoring and reporting
• Coordinating various foreign regulatory filings
• Focusing on internal compliance policy review, including ongoing assessments, assisting with compliance review, internal audit reviews and ongoing or ad hoc reviews
• Assisting in the development of training materials
• Providing statistics on monitoring completion as needed
• Making recommendations for enhancing the firm’s systems, controls and processes
• Managing monitoring registers and other records necessary to evidence efforts
• Assisting with maintaining overall compliance with the requirements and obligations prescribed by the Banco d’Italia, authorities and other relevant authorities

Requirements

• Proven interest and/or experience in the fintech sector
• Minimum of 10 years experience in a risk, fraud, compliance, AML or regulatory function, experience working with any regulated financial services business in legal or compliance roles preferred
• Professional certification in compliance risk management
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, global organization maintaining close contact with relevant teams across multiple locations
• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to provide useful and efficient counsel
• Good understanding in performing risk assessments, periodic/trigger reviews and enhanced due diligence
• Proficiency in compliance applications and programmes
• To carry out the necessary studies to ensure compliance with the regulations issued and to provide necessary communication and coordination with FIU
• Proactive, diligent team player
• Native Italian and fluent English is a must