[Remote] Digital Assets Compliance Officer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Figure is transforming capital markets through blockchain, proving that blockchain powers real products for consumers and institutions. The Compliance Officer will be responsible for building and maintaining the US Crypto Compliance Program to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements across various jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the CCO in ensuring that the cryptocurrency exchange complies with all applicable laws and regulations
• Assist with documentation of risk reporting procedures and ensure in line with models and methodology documentation
• Assist in the daily risk reporting and monitoring of the markets and measuring the risk exposure of user portfolios
• Proactively identify, report and ensure transparency of risks, and immediate escalation of material issues to risk managers
• Analyze market microstructure on crypto derivative markets, periodically review and calibrate risk models according to market conditions
• Monitor compliance with regulation and perform both qualitative and quantitative analysis, independent testing, automating the monitoring and challenging of data and models
• Monitor the development of crypto exchange industry and identify industry trends and risks for further business development
• Conducting investigations into potential Exchange rule violations, performing various compliance-related audits and monitoring, and handling other compliance-related functions
• Conduct compliance ad-hoc monitoring for potential rule violations or concerning activities related to trading activity, money laundering and fraud
• Routinely communicate with market participants regarding compliance-related functions and investigative responsibilities
• Communicate compliance analysis and findings to department management, staff, and other business members
• Assesses the organization’s cryptocurrency activities to identify any potential areas of non-compliance, and makes sure that all related procedures and controls are properly implemented
• Assist in the implementation and documentation of standard operational processes related to new product listing, product parameters and model parameters calibration

Skills

• Deep knowledge of global regulations and mandates pertaining to cryptocurrency and other digital assets
• 3+ years experience with various cryptocurrency exchange platforms and their risk management protocols
• Familiarity with blockchain technology, from its underlying concepts to its architecture and protocols
• 3+ years experience coordinating money transmitter licenses with states
• 2+ years experience coordinating regulatory approvals with FINRA, SEC, CFTC or NFA
• Knowledge of global AML/CTF and Sanctions risks and regulations (e.g., BSA, FinCEN CDD Rule, Sanctions, USA PATRIOT Act, 4MLD, etc.)
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the innate ability to work unsupervised in a structured manner
• Easily able to develop, foster and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of people
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced remote environment
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• FINRA Series 7/24 a plus but not required

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and their dependents on select plans
• Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, 401k, and commuter benefits
• Employer-funded life and disability insurance coverage
• 11 Observed Holidays & PTO plan
• Up to 12 weeks paid family leave
• Continuing education reimbursement

Company Overview

• Figure is a financial services company leveraging blockchain technology. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://figure.com.