About Nordom:
Nordom is a dynamic cryptocurrency exchange committed to setting new transparency, security, and compliance standards in the digital asset industry. Headquartered in the USA, Nordom aims to build a user-centric, compliant, secure trading environment. We are dedicated to finding talented individuals passionate about driving regulatory excellence in the rapidly evolving world of crypto.
Responsibilities:
- Regulatory Compliance Ensure adherence to all applicable laws and cryptocurrency-specific regulations across jurisdictions.
- Licensing: Obtain and maintain licenses such as Money Transmitter Licenses, BitLicenses, and other required approvals.
- Regulatory Monitoring: Stay informed on changes in regulations related to cryptocurrencies, securities, AML, and consumer protection.
- Government Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact with regulatory bodies and government agencies.
- AML/KYC Programs: Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) programs.
- BSA Compliance: Ensure compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and other anti-financial crime regulations.
- Customer Due Diligence: Supervise customer onboarding and ongoing due diligence processes.
- Auditing: Conduct regular audits of AML/KYC compliance programs and internal systems.
- Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks associated with crypto exchange operations.
- Suspicious Activity Monitoring: Implement systems to detect and manage suspicious activities and transactions.
- Policy Development: Draft, implement, and enforce compliance policies and procedures tailored to crypto-specific vulnerabilities.
- Sanctions Compliance: Ensure adherence to sanctions, reporting obligations, and data protection regulations.
- Ethical Standards: Develop and maintain internal codes of conduct and ethics for employees.
- Transaction Oversight: Oversee systems for monitoring and reporting large, irregular, or suspicious transactions.
- Trading Compliance: Implement measures to detect market manipulation and insider trading.
- Reporting: Prepare and submit mandatory reports, such as Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs), to relevant authorities.
- Incident Reporting: Ensure timely reporting and transparency of compliance-related incidents.
- Employee Training: Provide ongoing training for employees on compliance, AML requirements, and ethical standards.
- Culture of Compliance: Foster a compliance-first culture within the organization.
- External Collaboration: Collaborate with external auditors and regulators during reviews and inspections.
- Internal Audits: Conduct periodic audits to assess compliance effectiveness and address deficiencies.
- Third-Party Compliance: Ensure compliance of third-party providers, such as custodians and payment processors, with relevant regulations.
- Partnership Monitoring: Oversee compliance standards in partnerships and vendor relationships.
- Executive Reporting: Communicate compliance issues and risks to the executive team and board of directors.
- Strategic Guidance: Provide compliance-related insights to support business objectives.
- Data Protection Compliance: Ensure adherence to data protection laws, such as GDPR and CCPA.
- Cybersecurity Collaboration: Work with IT and cybersecurity teams to safeguard sensitive data.
- Dispute Resolution: Address compliance-related disputes and investigations effectively.
- International Operations: Navigate cross-border regulatory frameworks and adapt compliance policies accordingly.
- Compliance Technology: Implement advanced tools for monitoring and automation, such as blockchain analysis and transaction monitoring software.
- Continuous Improvement: Update compliance frameworks to align with industry standards and evolving regulations.
What You Bring:
- Educational Background: A bachelor’s degree in law, finance, business administration, accounting, or economics is essential. Advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, Juris Doctor, or Master’s in Regulatory Compliance) are highly desirable.
- Certifications: Professional certifications such as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), or Certified Blockchain Professional (CBP) are advantageous.
- Industry Experience: A minimum of 5–10 years in compliance, risk management, or regulatory roles within banking, fintech, or financial services. Proven expertise in blockchain technology, cryptocurrency operations, tokenomics, DeFi, and NFTs is critical.
- Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of AML laws, KYC protocols, the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), GDPR, and global frameworks like FATF guidelines and MiCA.
- Licensing Expertise: Experience managing licensing processes, including Money Transmitter Licenses and BitLicenses.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to design compliance frameworks that align with business objectives while mitigating risks.
- Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with blockchain analytics platforms, transaction monitoring systems, and other compliance tools.
- Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and communication capabilities to manage teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and liaise with regulators.
- Integrity and Ethics: A commitment to high ethical standards and the ability to address complex regulatory challenges with innovative solutions.
- Adaptability: Competence in navigating evolving regulations while maintaining organizational compliance and competitiveness.
- Crisis Management: Experience in handling incidents such as fraud investigations and security breaches.
- The CCO must seamlessly combine regulatory expertise with knowledge of blockchain and crypto technologies, ensuring the organization's compliance and growth in a dynamic and highly regulated industry.
