US MLRO

Job Title: US MLRO

Department: Legal

Location: Remote US

Overview of Opportunity:

Asset Reality is seeking a qualified Money Laundering Reporting Officer (“MLRO”) to join our team. The MLRO will be responsible for ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal controls set by the company and government entities. This role requires a proven track record in regulatory compliance within the fintech, financial, or regulatory sectors.

Responsibilities:

• Is a US citizen
• Provide oversight and management of compliance activities, including filing regulatory reports and responding to regulatory inquiries.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with regulators and agencies, such as FinCEN, OFAC, IRS, and other federal or state financial services regulatory bodies.
• Stay abreast of developments in the U.S. regulatory environment and licensing requirements, particularly related to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), FinCEN, OFAC and sanctions rules.
• Manage independent audits and regulatory examinations, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to implement and enforce policies and procedures related to compliance and risk management.
• Support the Government in responding to external audit inquiries and regulatory requests for assets in the company's possession.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a previous regulatory or compliance managerial position at a fintech, financial, or regulatory institution.
• 3+ years providing compliance oversight, including filing regulatory reports.
• Strong knowledge or experience dealing with regulators and agencies.
• Comprehensive understanding of the U.S. regulatory environment, developments, and licensing requirements, especially concerning crypto assets.
• In-depth experience managing independent audits and regulatory examinations.

About You:

• Prioritise effectively and identify key areas for improvement in regulatory compliance.
• Effectively communicate with senior management, leadership, and product development, providing practical and actionable recommendations.
• Problem-solving attitude, using regulation and data to drive business decisions.
• A natural owner, driving projects from inception to timely completion with attention to detail.
• Experience or interest in a fast-growing environment.
• Ability to handle multiple regulatory domains and understand their interactions.
• SME knowledge of anti-financial crime legislation, including AML, Sanctions, Fraud, and ABC.
• Ability to maintain and manage senior stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Must Haves:

• Prior experience working in the crypto industry.
• ACAMS, International Compliance Association or equivalent compliance certification.
• Knowledge of the BSA Travel Rule and its requirements

About Us:

Digital Asset Custody, globally, without compromise. The Risk and Compliance Teams at AR Custody drive sustainable business scaling, encompassing new markets, products, blockchains, and more. Our teams are integral in end-to-end processes, mitigating risks, including financial crime risks, and identifying areas of control weakness. We directly partner with the business to drive control improvement, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, rules, and standards.