Company
Description
Position Overview:
We are seeking an
experienced Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) with proven
expertise in U.S. regulatory compliance for stablecoins,
cryptocurrencies, and digital assets. The CCO will lead the company’s
compliance strategy, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations
while maintaining the highest ethical standards. This role requires deep
familiarity with the BSA/AML, OFAC, and state money
transmission frameworks, as well as hands-on experience with MSB and MTL licensing
processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Compliance Program Management:
- Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive
compliance program in line with U.S. federal and state regulations,
including BSA/AML, OFAC, and relevant cryptocurrency guidance.
- Oversee the company’s MSB registration with FinCEN and
manage state-level MTL license applications and renewals.
- Policy Development & Enforcement:
- Establish and enforce KYC (Know Your Customer), KYB
(Know Your Business), and AML policies tailored for stablecoin and
cryptocurrency transactions.
- Supervise customer onboarding, transaction monitoring,
and enhanced due diligence procedures.
- Ensure timely preparation and filing of Suspicious
Activity Reports (SARs) and other regulatory reports.
- Regulatory Monitoring & Liaison:
- Monitor changes in U.S. and international regulations
affecting digital assets and stablecoins; advise senior management on
compliance impacts and operational adjustments.
- Serve as the primary contact for regulators, auditors,
and banking/financial partners.
- Coordinate internal audits, risk assessments, and
external regulatory examinations.
- Develop remediation plans for identified compliance
gaps.