Deputy BSA Officer at CoinFlip – Chicago, Illinois

The Deputy BSA Officer is a senior role that supports the Global Head of AML, overseeing and implementing an organization's anti-money laundering policies to ensure compliance with regulations. This includes managing the U.S. AML program and serving as a subject matter expert in advising the business on compliance with applicable laws and regulations and industry best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the continuous development and management of a comprehensive and up-to-date program to ensure ongoing compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering, and OFAC regulations
• Assist in supervision and oversight of the KYC and Investigations teams
• Performing maintenance and updating our policies in relation to money laundering and the financing of terrorism, including the application of those policies
• Ensuring that financial crime risks are taken into account in day-to-day operations, including in relation to the development of new products or new customer types, and changes in our business profile
• Partnering with Product Owners, Legal, and Other Business teams to educate and drive the appropriate execution of compliance requirements including for new products
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree, and ideally a professional qualification from an internationally recognized body (e.g., ICA, ACAMS)
• 5+ years of experience in an AML role
• To be committed and excited about world-class financial crime compliance
• To be an in-depth strategic thinker with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment across a large number of functional groups
• An understanding of the customer experience and the ability to make business-oriented recommendations to ensure Compliance with key requirements
• Expertise in AML/TM/Sanctions and a strong background in cryptocurrency
• Experience with regulators and the regulatory exam process with independent, state, and regulatory auditors and examiners
• The ability to influence and develop effective working relationships with employees at all levels, gaining their acceptance and driving change to thrive in dynamic working environments
• A data-driven approach to problem solving with operational process and analytical skills

Nice to have:

• Basic knowledge of cryptocurrency and blockchains
• General passion and knowledge of fintech and cryptocurrency
• An entrepreneurial spirit and the desire to work in a growing and changing environment