Compliance Officer - Crypto Exchange

Overview:
The Compliance Officer will be responsible for ensuring that all institutional and client onboarding processes meet local and international regulatory standards. This role involves managing legal and compliance procedures, designing contract and documentation frameworks, monitoring AML/KYB processes, and preparing high-risk reports and official compliance documentation. The Compliance Officer will also oversee compliance for fiat-to-crypto and crypto-related business activities, ensuring supported services and currencies adhere to jurisdictional requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage institutional and client onboarding processes, including contracts, compliance documents, and policy integration.
• Design client onboarding procedures and SOPs to ensure adherence to fiat and crypto asset compliance standards using appropriate system tools.
• Assist onboarding entities with compliance documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report high-risk activities, ensuring adherence to AML, CTF, and regulatory frameworks.
• Conduct due diligence investigations on clients, partners, and transactions to mitigate risks related to AML, KYB, and other financial regulations.
• Generate timely official reports for internal management and regulatory authorities.
• Provide training and internal guidance on compliance risks and issues.
• Ensure fiat-to-crypto and crypto-related business activities comply with local jurisdictional requirements.
• Collaborate with trading, legal, and product teams to align compliance standards with business operations.
• Continuously review and update compliance policies to reflect evolving regulations across global markets.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree in Law, Compliance, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of compliance experience in financial institutions, crypto exchanges, or regulated fintech companies.
• Solid knowledge of compliance frameworks in at least one major jurisdiction (EU, SEA, GCC, East Asia, Turkey).
• Experience with user screening systems, transaction monitoring, and risk assessment procedures.
• Familiarity with traditional banking operations and crypto business models, with an understanding of challenges faced by exchanges.
• Knowledge of AML, KYC, CTF, and financial crime prevention policies.
• Proven experience in the cryptocurrency or fintech industry, with a track record of implementing compliance programs for digital assets.
• Previous exposure to trading teams and understanding of trading structures is a strong plus.
• Strong analytical skills for conducting risk assessments, transaction monitoring, and due diligence in volatile financial environments.
• Proficiency in compliance management tools, blockchain analytics software (e.g., Chainalysis), and reporting systems.
• Excellent communication skills and fluent English; additional languages are a plus.
• High level of responsibility, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure in dynamic environments.