Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Global Head of Compliance Operations to lead and build our global compliance operations function. This role requires deep hands on experience in designing and implementing compliance operations from the ground up, strong knowledge of compliance systems and vendors, and the ability to engage effectively with regulators. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in crypto and payments and be fluent in Mandarin.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and oversee global compliance operations across multiple jurisdictions
Design, build, and implement compliance operations frameworks from scratch, including policies, procedures, and controls
Select, implement, and manage compliance systems and vendors, including transaction monitoring, market surveillance, and case management tools
Oversee day to day compliance operations such as transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, AML investigations, and market surveillance
Act as a key point of contact for regulators on compliance operations related matters
Engage proactively with regulators, understanding regulatory expectations and translating them into operational requirements
Work closely with legal, risk, product, and business teams to ensure regulatory compliance is embedded into operations
Monitor regulatory developments and ensure compliance operations remain aligned with evolving requirements

Requirements:

Minimum of 10 years of relevant compliance experience
Proven hands on experience implementing compliance operations from scratch
Strong knowledge of compliance systems and vendors, including transaction monitoring and market surveillance tools
Deep understanding of regulatory expectations and experience engaging directly with regulators
Prior experience in cryptocurrency, digital assets, and or payment institutions is required
Fluent in Mandarin and English to engage with different business stakeholders
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
Ability to operate in a fast paced, global, and highly regulated environment