CoinGate
As Head of Compliance, you will be responsible for leading and development of the Compliance and AML/CTF framework in CoinGate and ensuring compliance program. Note: This is a registered role, meaning you will be declared to the local regulator, the Bank of Lithuania (BOL), as a qualified Head of Compliance.
- Ensure the company meets all relevant regulatory obligations, including governance, financial and regulatory reporting, client money safeguarding, outsourcing, licensing, and data protection frameworks.
- Develop and periodically revise the annual compliance work plan, reflecting the company's specific characteristics and considering regulatory changes.
- Oversee and monitor the implementation of the compliance program, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards.
- Lead the MiCA license application process with the local regulator (Bank of Lithuania - BOL), ensuring all regulatory requirements are met.
- Collaborate with the MLRO to develop AML/CTF guidance, training resources, and controls.
- Establish controls to ensure accurate financial, regulatory, and other mandatory reporting internally and externally.
- Conduct reviews of existing policies, procedures, and processes to identify and remediate compliance gaps.
- Provide strategic direction to the different teams on compliance matters and interact with regulators on compliance issues.
- Coordinate efforts related to audits, reviews, and examinations, and manage internal compliance review and monitoring activities.
- Develop policies and programs that encourage managers and employees to report suspected fraud and other improprieties without fear of retaliation.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; professional certifications like CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or ICA (International Compliance Association) are preferred.
- Have a Minimum of 5 years in compliance roles with direct experience in the FinTech or financial services sectors. This includes a solid understanding of regulatory requirements for financial institutions or licensed FinTech service providers, as well as in-depth knowledge of Lithuanian and EU financial services regulations and requirements.
- Familiar with MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets), TFR (Transfer of Funds Regulation), and DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act).
- Preferably experienced in the crypto industry.
- Hands-on involvement in the licensing process is highly valued.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, essential for compliance reporting and conducting training sessions.
- Capable of independently investigating and resolving compliance-related issues.
- Have exceptional attention to detail, with a meticulous approach to reviewing and assessing compliance controls.
- A modern office in the heart of Vilnius;
- Work-life balance with flexible hours and remote working options;
- Coffee, snacks, employee benefits, and friendly colleagues;
- Competitive salary, career growth potential;
- Engaging team-building activities, occasional workstations, and a culture buzzing with positivity.
If you're excited about the prospect of shaping the future of cryptocurrency payments and thriving in a dynamic, innovative environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Salary:
- 3500 - 6500 €/monthly gross.
- We are open to discussing a different salary based on your skills and experience.
CoinGate is a Lithuanian fintech company founded in 2014. We specialize in building innovative payment solutions, making it easy and convenient for businesses to accept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency payments. With a decade of experience, we've established ourselves as the leading cryptocurrency payment gateway for businesses in the world, and we're just getting started.
