Deputy MLRO - Spain

Description

Responsibilities

Act as Deputy MLRO for Spain, assuming responsibilities during the MLRO's absence, including reporting suspicious activities and liaising with regulators;Participate in aligning branch AML/CFT policies with local laws and regulations;

Stay updated on changes to the country's AML/CFT regulatory framework;

Assist Binance Spain MLRO with daily operations and handle individual cases, including automated AML alerts;

Review and assess onboarding requirements for High-Risk customers, including PEPs and KYB-users;

Analyze and address shortcomings in the AML process, collaborating with the country's MLRO;

Perform quality control checks such as KYC/KYB for Spanish users, PEPs screening, and regular customer risk rating reviews;

Escalate suspicious cases, identify deficiencies, and initiate necessary training;

Serve as a key escalation point for issues, working 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 pioneer team preparation for MiCA requirements in Binance Spain;

Manage relationships with stakeholders to ensure mutual objectives are met;

Contribute to knowledge management within the industry and organization;

Promote understanding of evolving regulations and uphold professional relationships while providing alternative perspectives;

Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure sanctions requirements and controls are embedded within business operations.

Requirements:

Native Spanish and fluent English is a must;

Proven interest and/or experience in the crypto and fintech sector;

Minimum of 6 years experience in a risk, fraud, compliance, AML or regulatory function, experience working with any regulated financial services business in legal or compliance roles preferred;

Experience in reporting Suspicious Activity Reports;

Professional certification in compliance, AML or Risk are a preference;

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, global organization maintaining close contact with relevant teams across multiple locations;

Excellent problem solving skills and ability to provide useful and efficient counsel;

Good understanding in performing risk assessments, periodic/trigger reviews and enhanced due diligence;

Proficiency in compliance applications and programmes;

To carry out the necessary studies to ensure compliance with the regulations issued and to provide necessary communication and coordination with FIU;

Proactive, diligent team player.