Full-Time

Head of Compliance Operations

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Blockchain.com

Blockchain.com

501-1,000 employees

Cryptocurrency trading and wallet services platform

Fintech
Crypto & Web3

Compensation Overview

$120k - $170kAnnually

+ Discretionary Bonuses + Equity

Senior

Dallas, TX, USA

Hybrid model requires both remote and on-site presence.

Category
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Requirements
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant AML experience.
  • Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and guidance governing customer due diligence and related processes (for example, AML laws and regulations in Lithuania and other countries).
  • Experience working to improve onboarding processes
  • Exceptional communication skills for engaging with regulators, leadership, and cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to balance regulatory compliance with business growth and innovation.
Responsibilities
  • Design and oversee the implementation of global compliance processes, ensuring full adherence to AML/CTF, KYC, and consumer protection standards and aligned with industry best practices.
  • Establish and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of compliance operations, including alert volumes, false positive rates, and investigation times. Utilize an in-depth understanding of metrics, reporting, and capacity planning to make informed data-driven decisions.
  • Develop and deliver dashboards and reports to senior management, regulators, and other stakeholders.
  • Create and scale operational mechanisms to manage productivity, improve quality, and contribute to best-in-class compliance operations.
  • Manage the implementation and optimization of sanctions screening tools to ensure compliance with OFAC, UN, EU, and other global sanctions programs.
  • Develop, implement, and manage risk-based rules to ensure effective monitoring across diverse geographies and product offerings.
  • Manage vendor relationships that support operational processes including transaction monitoring, screening, trade surveillance, blockchain analytics, etc.
  • Leverage technology to automate workflows, implement operational efficiencies, and enhance operational scalability as the business grows.
  • Serve as a trusted advisory to the Chief Compliance Officer, delivering presentations on AML and Compliance program status and critical issues to leadership, driving strategic decision-making.
  • Build and manage a global team of compliance professionals specializing in transaction monitoring, screening, and operational compliance.
  • Provide training, mentorship, and career development opportunities for team members.
  • Foster a culture of compliance awareness, efficiency, and collaboration.
  • Act as a key liaison with regulators, auditors, and external advisors on transaction monitoring and sanctions compliance.

Blockchain.com offers a platform for buying, storing, and trading cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Users can execute trades quickly, often in microseconds, thanks to the platform's advanced matching engine and deep liquidity. The company generates revenue through transaction fees, trading spreads, and premium services, catering to both individual and institutional clients. It allows users to deposit and withdraw various fiat currencies and provides an API for programmatic trading and live market data. Blockchain.com prioritizes security and reliability, ensuring the protection of users' funds and data.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$583.6M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Blockchain.com raised $110 million in a Series E funding round.
  • Integration with Altonomy enhances Blockchain.com's trading platform capabilities.
  • Growing interest in privacy-focused blockchain solutions benefits Blockchain.com's offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from zero-knowledge identity projects like Humanity Protocol.
  • Cross-chain interoperability platforms may reduce Blockchain.com's competitive edge.
  • Operational risks from integrating Altonomy's systems into Blockchain.com.

What makes Blockchain.com unique

  • Blockchain.com offers a comprehensive suite for buying, storing, and trading digital assets.
  • The platform integrates with a global banking network for multi-currency transactions.
  • Blockchain.com provides an institutional-grade API for programmatic trading and live market data.

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