Job Description
Our Local Programs and Regulatory Compliance team is responsible for ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations in the countries where we operate.
Crypto.com is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our compliance team as Director of Financial Crime Risk. This critical role will oversee the development, implementation, and management of the firm's financial crime risk framework. The successful candidate will ensure robust defenses against money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, sanctions violations, and other illicit financial activities, while ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Reporting directly to the Global Head of Financial Crime, the Director Financial Crime Risk will work with senior leadership, regulators, and internal stakeholders to safeguard the the firm’s integrity and reputation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and professional certification (e.g., CAMS, CFE) preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial crime risk management within the financial services industry, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Expertise: Deep knowledge of global AML/CTF regulations, sanctions frameworks, fraud prevention strategies, and financial crime typologies.
- Cryptocurrency experience preferred.
- Proven ability to lead diverse teams, influence senior stakeholders, and drive organizational change.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in leveraging data and technology to manage risk.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to illustrate and present complex issues to stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Risk Coordination: Correlate the firm’s multiple risk assessments, audits, regulatory examination findings, etc., to ensure, where possible, consistency both in risk determination and remediation.
- Risk Assessments: Conduct periodic enterprise-wide risk assessments, or in some instances supervise risk assessment external vendors, to evaluate the firm's exposure to financial crime and recommend enhancements to mitigate vulnerabilities.
- Strategic Leadership to define and execute the firm's financial crime risk strategy, aligning with the overall risk appetite and business objectives.
- Risk Oversight: Oversee the identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial crime risks across all business lines, products, and geographies.
- Oversight: Assist in AML Oversight Committee (AMLOC) organization and maintenance.
Life @ Crypto.com
Empowered to think big. Try new opportunities while working with a talented, ambitious and supportive team.
Transformational and proactive working environment. Empower employees to find thoughtful and innovative solutions.
Growth from within. We help to develop new skill-sets that would impact the shaping of your personal and professional growth.
Work Culture. Our colleagues are some of the best in the industry; we are all here to help and support one another.
One cohesive team. Engage stakeholders to achieve our ultimate goal - Cryptocurrency in every wallet.
Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid or remote set-up
Aspire career alternatives through us - our internal mobility program offers employees a new scope.
Work Perks: crypto.com visa card provided upon joining
Are you ready to kickstart your future with us?
Benefits
Competitive salary
Attractive annual leave entitlement including: birthday, work anniversary
Aspire career alternatives through us. Our internal mobility program can offer employees a diverse scope.
Work Perks: crypto.com visa card provided upon joining
Our Crypto.com benefits packages vary depending on region requirements, you can learn more from our talent acquisition team.
About Crypto.com:
Founded in 2016, Crypto.com serves more than 150 million customers and is the world's fastest growing global cryptocurrency platform. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet™. Built on a foundation of security, privacy, and compliance, Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem.
Learn more at https://crypto.com.
Crypto.com is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an environment where opportunities are presented to everyone in a fair and transparent way. Crypto.com values diversity and inclusion, seeking candidates with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills that complement and strengthen our team.
Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment purposes only.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Risk Coordination: Correlate the firm’s multiple risk assessments, audits, regulatory examination findings, etc., to ensure, where possible, consistency both in risk determination and remediation.
- Risk Assessments: Conduct periodic enterprise-wide risk assessments, or in some instances supervise risk assessment external vendors, to evaluate the firm's exposure to financial crime and recommend enhancements to mitigate vulnerabilities.
- Strategic Leadership to define and execute the firm's financial crime risk strategy, aligning with the overall risk appetite and business objectives.
- Risk Oversight: Oversee the identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial crime risks across all business lines, products, and geographies.
- Oversight: Assist in AML Oversight Committee (AMLOC) organization and maintenance.
Requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and professional certification (e.g., CAMS, CFE) preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial crime risk management within the financial services industry, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Expertise: Deep knowledge of global AML/CTF regulations, sanctions frameworks, fraud prevention strategies, and financial crime typologies.
- Cryptocurrency experience preferred.
- Proven ability to lead diverse teams, influence senior stakeholders, and drive organizational change.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in leveraging data and technology to manage risk.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to illustrate and present complex issues to stakeholders.
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