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Homeoffice Compliance Manager

Optimism Foundation  ·  EMEA, South Africa · Remote

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About the job

The Optimism Foundation is looking for a Compliance Manager to join our Legal team. You will be responsible for the entire Compliance function, including overseeing the Optimism Collective’s KYC/AML process and shaping its overall compliance approach.

What are the role responsibilities?

  • Managing the KYC process for grants made by the Optimism Collective, including conducting enhanced due diligence and periodic reviews, and working with, and managing, vendors.
  • Helping implement internal policies and monitoring and documenting compliance issues that might arise.
  • Working cross-functionally with teams across the Optimism Collective to address compliance related issues.
  • Identifying procedural inefficiencies and helping develop and drive process improvements, including implementing proactive solutions to prevent recurring questions.
  • Whatever else the job demands. Optimism is a scrappy startup in a changing, competitive, global ecosystem. No two days are the same and constant adaptation is key.

What skills do you bring?

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
  • Minimum 3-6 years of experience in a compliance role (ideally in fintech, financial services, or a money services business); 2 years of experience in crypto / web 3.
  • Strong knowledge of economic sanctions and BSA/AML/OFAC/FinCEN requirements and regulations.
  • Knowledge of crypto / web3 industry.
  • Self-starter, problem solver, project manager, and collaborator.
  • Ability to work independently and work with team members of all levels in a fast-paced organization.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
  • ACAMS crypto certification for KYC strongly preferred.

What You'll Like About Us

  • We take care of our employees with competitive compensation and benefits.
  • We take pride in the accomplishments of our teammates and support each other in doing the best work of our careers.
  • Our team is a diverse group of people from varied backgrounds. We cherish our eclecticism and consider it a great strength.
  • We’re fully remote, deeply engaged, highly skilled, and like to have fun.
  • We think long-term. Our founders have been scaling Ethereum since 2015.

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