Deputy MLRO - Spain
Status
Barcelona, Spain +1
Full time
Remote
Compensation is not specified
Role
Legal
Description
Responsibilities
- Act as Deputy MLRO for Spain, stepping in for the MLRO when needed, handling reporting of suspicious activities, and liaising with regulators. Participate in aligning AML/CFT policies with local laws and regulations.
- Keep abreast of changes in the country's AML/CFT regulatory framework.
- Support the MLRO of Binance Spain in daily operations, managing individual cases, including automated AML alerts.
- Evaluate onboarding requirements for High-Risk customers such as PEPs and KYB-users.
- Identify and rectify weaknesses in the AML process, collaborating with the country's MLRO.
- Conduct quality control checks, including KYC/KYB for Spanish users, PEPs screening, and regular customer risk rating reviews.
- Reports suspicious cases, highlight deficiencies, and initiate essential training.
- Act as a primary escalation point for issues, collaborating with the global compliance team to mitigate identified risks.
- Assist in internal and external audits, as well as AML audit processes. Participate in the Compliance Technical Unit and ready the team for MICA requirements in Binance Spain.
- Manage stakeholder relationships to ensure mutual goals are achieved.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing within the industry and organization.
- Uphold an understanding of changing regulations, maintain professional relationships, and offer alternative insights.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure sanctions requirements and controls are integrated within business operations.
Requirements:
- Must be a native Spanish speaker and fluent in English.
- Demonstrated interest and/or experience in the crypto and fintech sectors.
- At least 6 years of experience in risk, fraud, compliance, AML, or regulatory functions, preferably with regulated financial services expertise in legal or compliance roles.
- Proficient in generating Suspicious Activity Reports.
- Professional certification in compliance, AML, or Risk is desirable.
- Able to work independently in a fast-paced, global environment while collaborating with teams across various locations.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to provide effective guidance.
- Proficient in performing risk assessments, periodic/trigger reviews, and enhanced due diligence.
- Familiarity with compliance tools and software.
- Conduct necessary studies to ensure compliance with issued regulations and liaise with FIU.
- Proactive, dedicated team player.
Skills Required
Binance
Website
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Company size
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Location
United States
Description
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Status