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## Global Licensing Senior Associate **Location:** Shanghai, China / Hong Kong / Hong Kong, SAR **Department:** CEO Office – Strategy **Employment Type:** Full-time Employee **Workplace Type:** Hybrid --- ### About Coins.ph Coins.ph is a leading licensed fiat and crypto wallet services provider in Southeast Asia. We are expanding globally and seeking the right regulatory partner to help us obtain financial and payment licenses in key markets including the EU, US, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, Latin America and Africa. ### Role Overview We are hiring an experienced and highly motivated Global Licensing and Corporate Counsel to lead our efforts in securing licenses for payments, remittance, e-money, and virtual asset broker dealers across multiple jurisdictions. This role requires strong expertise in financial regulations, hands-on experience with strategising and structuring licensing processes, and the ability to coordinate with regulators, external counsel, and internal stakeholders, as well as ensuring our corporate setup is optimised for both regulatory approval and operational efficiency. ### Key Responsibilities - **Global Licensing Strategy and Roadmap Execution:** Develop and execute licensing roadmap across EU, US, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, Latin America and Africa for payments, e-money, remittances, and VASP/crypto-related services. - **Regulatory Applications:** Prepare, review, and submit licence applications; manage communications with regulators and government authorities. - **Deal Execution:** Lead legal and strategic execution of international M&A. - **Stakeholder Management:** Engage and coordinate with external legal counsels, consultants, and regulatory authorities in multiple jurisdictions. - **Partnerships:** Negotiate and structure strategic partnerships with PSPs and card schemes. - **Market Research & Monitoring:** Track regulatory developments globally, identify licensing and acquisition opportunities/risks, and advise management on market entry requirements. ### Qualifications - Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Juris Doctor (JD), or above. - 7+ years of post-qualification legal experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house at a leading Fintech payment or crypto firm. - Strong track record in securing payment or financial licenses, leading complex M&A, and corporate reorganisation. - Deep understanding of payment services and crypto/virtual asset regulations, and relevant AML/CFT frameworks. - Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills with regulators and external counsels, senior management. - Ability to work across time zones and manage multiple licensing projects simultaneously. --- *We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.* **Apply for this job** When applying, mention the word **CANDYSHOP** to show you read the job post completely.
MoonPay
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# MLRO (Australia) **Location:** Australia - Remote **Department:** Compliance – Regulatory Compliance **Commitment:** Full Time **Workplace Type:** Remote --- **Hi, we’re MoonPay. We’re here to onboard the world to the decentralized economy.** **Why?** Because crypto and blockchain aren’t just technologies—they’re tools for global financial empowerment. They give people control over their money, their digital assets, and their future, unlocking opportunities that traditional systems have kept out of reach. **What we do** At MoonPay, we’re building the infrastructure that powers this new financial system. We make it easy for anyone, anywhere, to buy, sell, and trade crypto using everyday payment methods like cards, Apple Pay, PayPal, Revolut and Venmo. We provide simple tools to send, receive, and manage stablecoins, so anyone can participate in the crypto economy confidently. Trusted by nearly 30 million customers and over 500 companies, our secure, enterprise-grade platform is driving mainstream crypto adoption worldwide. We collaborate with innovative brands and projects to build secure, scalable solutions for a blockchain-powered future. And we’re committed to doing it right—fully licensed in the U.S. and regulated across the UK, EU, Canada, and Australia—because trust and compliance are non-negotiable. But we’re just getting started. We’ve launched a consumer app that makes crypto accessible, intuitive, and usable for everyone, and it’s growing fast. We’re iterating every day to make it the best it can be. If you believe financial freedom should be for everyone—if you believe in building a fairer, more open financial system—we want you with us. To build systems that benefit all, we need contributions from all, regardless of background. **Come build the future of payments and the decentralized economy with MoonPay. Let’s make financial freedom and autonomy the new normal.** --- ## 1. About the Opportunity ✍️ We are looking for a highly experienced Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to join MoonPay in Australia. This is a key role responsible for ensuring our business remains fully compliant with local AML/CTF regulations while enabling our mission to onboard the world to the decentralized economy. You will act as the regulatory contact point in Australia, lead all compliance and AML/CTF frameworks, and ensure that our policies and procedures meet both local and global standards. This is an opportunity to shape MoonPay’s compliance operations in one of the most dynamic and fast-evolving crypto markets in the world. ## 2. What you will do - Serve as the appointed **MLRO in Australia**, ensuring full compliance with the AML/CTF Act on Reporting and Use of Certain Financial Transaction Information and related regulations. - Develop, implement, and continuously enhance MoonPay’s **AML/CTF framework**, policies, and procedures in Australia. - Monitor, investigate, and report any suspicious matters to the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC). - Provide AML/CTF compliance training to local teams and promote a culture of compliance. - Partner closely with global compliance, legal, and risk teams to ensure consistency across jurisdictions while addressing local regulatory requirements. - Act as the primary point of contact for regulators and external auditors on AML/CTF matters. ## 3. About You - Significant experience in compliance/AML roles, including at least 3 years in a **registered MLRO, DMLRO or compliance officer role** within financial services, fintech, or crypto. - Deep understanding of **Australian AML/CTF regulations** and regulatory landscape. - Proven experience engaging with regulators, drafting reports, and leading AML/CTF audits. - Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies. - Passion for crypto, fintech, and the mission of financial inclusion. - Proficiency in English. --- We’re looking for people who live our core values, those who strive for excellence and want to leave a lasting legacy on the global financial system. Our values: - **B - Be Hungry** - **L - Level Up** - **O - Own It** - **C - Crypto Curious** - **K - Kaizen** ## What’s in it for you - **💰 Competitive salary package** - **🤝 Equity package:** We believe financial freedom starts with our employees, so all employees have ownership at MoonPay - **📈 Pay for performance equity bonus:** Those who drive outsized outcomes receive outsized rewards - **🚀 At MoonPay, exceptional impact is recognized and rewarded.** Twice a year, we award the **Moonshot Award** to 10 standout contributors across the company, each receiving a **$250,000 equity grant** in recognition of extraordinary performance and leadership. - **🏝 Unlimited holidays:** We give you the autonomy to choose when to work (and when to switch off) - **🌍 Hybrid working schedule:** Work fully remotely or your nearest Moonbase, the choice is yours - **🩺 Private Healthcare benefits:** To protect you and your loved ones - **🍼 Enhanced parental leave:** So you can spend more time with your loved ones without a second thought - **📚 Annual training budget:** We support your training journey every step of the way
Anchorage Digital
2 days ago
# Member of Compliance, FIU & Fraud **Location:** United States **Department:** Compliance & Risk – Compliance & Risk **Commitment:** Full-Time **Workplace Type:** Remote --- **At Anchorage Digital, we are building the world’s most advanced digital asset platform for institutions to participate in crypto.** Anchorage Digital is a crypto platform that enables institutions to participate in digital assets through custody, staking, trading, governance, settlement, and the industry's leading security infrastructure. Home to **Anchorage Digital Bank N.A.**, the first federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S., Anchorage Digital also serves institutions through Anchorage Digital Singapore, Porto by Anchorage Digital, and other offerings. The company is funded by leading institutions including Andreessen Horowitz, GIC, Goldman Sachs, KKR, and Visa, with its Series D valuation over $3 billion. Founded in 2017 in San Francisco, California, Anchorage Digital has offices in New York, New York; Porto, Portugal; Singapore; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Learn more at anchorage.com, on X @Anchorage, and on LinkedIn. As a Member of Compliance, Fraud, you will collaborate with leadership to advance Anchorage Digital's blockchain analytics and fraud investigation capabilities. This role entails collaboratively working with the FCC’s fraud control tools, identifying and evaluating blockchain-based risks, and spearheading initiatives to enhance the organization's comprehension and utilization of blockchain technology and anti-fraud technology. The role also entails working with Digital Asset and Fiat Data. This role merges technical expertise with strategic foresight to guarantee effective blockchain data management, Fiat activity, and the recognition of emerging trends and risks within the digital asset ecosystem. The role is essential to the Bank's defense against money laundering, terrorist financing and fraud, as well as the expansion of the Global FCC Model. ## Technical Skills: - Demonstrates expert advisory support across multiple teams, ensuring that the organization remains resilient against blockchain-based financial crimes and adheres to evolving regulatory requirements. - SAR form completion and filing expertise. - Provides investigative/analytic support for complex, technical, and/or highly sensitive investigations and initiatives across the FCC functional teams. - Partners with the FCC functional teams to accurately apply attribution to entities behind cryptocurrency addresses and contracts in support of the FCC and serviced entities. - Develops and delivers training materials and sessions to internal teams to improve awareness and understanding of blockchain technology, compliance issues, and emerging risks. - Utilizes blockchain analytics tools to trace the flow of digital assets across multiple networks and identify bad actors. - Continuously monitors and conducts in-depth analysis of digital asset and Fiat data to uncover patterns, trends, and suspicious activities across blockchain networks and Banking partners. - Provides technical analysis for high-risk escalations to assess findings beyond initial flags and/or risk indicators. ## Complexity and Impact of Work: - Capable of navigating challenges and exercising expert judgment in the selection of processes, techniques, and criteria for obtaining efficient results, working diligently in a fast paced environment where change in prioritization is fluent. - Provides expert advice and support to compliance, legal, and regulatory teams on investigations related to digital assets, Fiat, risk mitigation strategies, and the Digital Asset Support Framework. - Works with FCC leadership to boost operational efficiency and scale through strategic alignment, process improvements, technical integration, automation, knowledge transfer, training, risk mitigation, compliance, proactive insights, and adaptability. - Offers expert guidance and support the development, implementation, and enhancement of digital asset compliance programs and controls to align with international AML and CTF standards, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations concerning digital assets, DeFi, and VASPs, across global operations. - Assists in creating policies and procedures for monitoring and reporting suspicious digital asset activities, and assist the Financial Crime Compliance Teams in reviewing secondary market risk of Bank-issued stablecoins, internal attribution, and TRM Labs blockchain analytics alerts, as needed. - Assists in conducting QC work of L1 Analyst reviews. - Independently completes projects within the team with minimal supervision from leadership, including collaborating tasks among team members. - Consistently demonstrates on-time delivery and high quality work product. Where a deadline or commitment is at risk, escalates to manager to help manage priorities, if appropriate, and alerts affected stakeholders so "no surprises." ## Organizational Knowledge: - Is aware of the strategy of Anchorage Digital to guarantee its successful implementation and is considered when defining the planning and goals of the team. - Has a deep understanding of Anchorage Digital’s objectives and works with leadership to ensure regulatory compliance is being met. - Ensures that knowledge is shared amongst Anchorage Digital, and more specifically, the FCC Team, and does not position themselves or others as a single point of failure. - Serves as a representative of Anchorage Digital to provide Fiat technical knowledge and blockchain tracing expertise during training events/conferences, prospective client meetings/demonstrations, and client support/planning, as needed. ## Communication and Influence: - Stays up-to-date with regulatory developments in the digital asset space and advise on the implications for the business, working closely with internal teams (e.g., Legal, Risk, Compliance, IT) to ensure blockchain or anti-fraud initiatives are aligned with business objectives, risk management, and regulatory compliance. - Engages with external partners (law enforcement, regulators, and blockchain analytics firms) to share insights and strengthen digital asset or fraud intelligence capabilities. - Collaborates with internal teams (e.g., security, and compliance) to coordinate rapid response to blockchain-related incidents, ensuring appropriate Financial Crime Compliance teams are notified and provided sufficient details, as needed. - Mentors and guides junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the FCC team.
Anchorage Digital
5 days ago
# Member of Compliance, KYC Oversight **Location:** United States **Department:** Compliance & Risk – Compliance & Risk **Commitment:** Full-Time **Workplace Type:** Remote --- **At Anchorage Digital, we are building the world’s most advanced digital asset platform for institutions to participate in crypto.** Anchorage Digital is a crypto platform that enables institutions to participate in digital assets through custody, staking, trading, governance, settlement, and the industry's leading security infrastructure. Home to Anchorage Digital Bank N.A., the first federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S., Anchorage Digital also serves institutions through Anchorage Digital Singapore, Porto by Anchorage Digital, and other offerings. The company is funded by leading institutions including Andreessen Horowitz, GIC, Goldman Sachs, KKR, and Visa, with its Series D valuation over $3 billion. Founded in 2017 in San Francisco, California, Anchorage Digital has offices in New York, New York; Porto, Portugal; Singapore; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Learn more at anchorage.com, on X @Anchorage, and on LinkedIn. As a Member of the KYC Compliance Oversight team within the Financial Crimes Compliance organization at Anchorage Digital, you will help build and operationalize the foundation upon which Anchorage Digital establishes industry leading standards of oversight and quality assurance for due diligence to safeguard Anchorage Digital and the broader ecosystem against financial crimes risks. Within this role, you are a substantial part of the Anchorage Digital Compliance team that endeavors to scrutinize and validate the due diligence processes that protect Anchorage Digital from financial crime risks. In this role, you will ensure that our business adheres to the high standards we set out in policies, procedures, and desktop manuals while knowing how to operate in a highly regulated environment. We have created the Factors of Growth & Impact to help Villagers better measure impact and articulate coaching, feedback, and the rich and rewarding learning that happens while exploring, developing, and mastering the capabilities and contributions within and outside of the Member of Compliance, KYC Oversight role: ### Technical Skills: - Drive the execution of the KYC Oversight program at Anchorage Digital - Build a comprehensive KYC Compliance QA/QC framework to allow for business growth and strong risk management ### Complexity and Impact of Work: - Lead initiatives within KYC Compliance - including planning, designing, and executing - to solve complex problems in creative ways - Manage the QA/QC caseload through efficient execution and collaboration ### Organizational Knowledge: - Collaborate across KYC and Compliance teams to understand and develop processes to help Anchorage Digital meet strategic goals - Deliver high quality work that further’s the mission of Anchorage Digital ### Communication and Influence: - Listen attentively to team members and foster a positive working environment - Contribute to cross-functional projects and collaborate closely with adjacent teams to solve problems ### You may be a fit for this role if you have: - 3+ years experience in BSA/AML KYC supporting a US financial institution - Experience in Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), or other “checker” responsibilities within KYC - Experience conducting enhanced due diligence of institutional clients and/or individual retail clients - Comprehensive knowledge of BSA/AML and sanctions regulations - A passion for building and enhancing compliance programs at regulated institutions - A proven track record for high quality KYC work - Ability to identify and mitigate financial crimes risk - A keen attention to detail - A natural curiosity and desire to untangle complex cases ### Although not a requirement, bonus points if: - You have certifications in AML or blockchain analytics - You find yourself using block explorers in your spare time - You were emotionally moved by the soundtrack to Hamilton, which chronicles the founding of a new financial system. :) --- ### **About Anchorage Digital: Who we are** The Anchorage Village, what we call our team, brings together the brightest minds from platform security, financial services, and distributed ledger technology to provide the building blocks that empower institutions to safely participate in the evolving digital asset ecosystem. As a diverse team of more than 600 members, we are united in one common goal: building the future of finance by providing the foundation upon which value moves safely in the new global economy. Anchorage Digital is committed to being a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone, and we are intentional about making sure people feel respected, supported, and connected at work—regardless of who you are or where you come from. We value and celebrate our differences and we believe being open about who we are allows us to do the best work of our lives. Anchorage Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. Anchorage Digital considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with other legal requirements. “Anchorage Digital” refers to services that are offered either through Anchorage Digital Bank National Association, an OCC-chartered national trust bank, or Anchorage Lending CA, LLC a finance lender licensed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, License No. 60DBO-11976, or Anchorage Digital Singapore Pte Ltd, a Singapore private limited company, all wholly-owned subsidiaries of Anchor Labs, Inc., a Delaware corporation. Protecting your privacy rights is important to Anchorage Digital, and we work to maintain the trust and confidence of our clients when handling personal or financial information.
6 days ago
## Our Purpose *Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.* ## Title and Summary **Director, Legal Compliance – Crypto Mastercard Transaction Services** ### Overview At Mastercard, we are committed to protecting our network and solutions from being used to facilitate money laundering and terrorist financing. The Director, Legal Compliance-Crypto, MTS will report to the MTS US AML/CFT Officer, MTS. MTS is a strategic enterprise asset within Mastercard’s Commercial and New Payment Flows organization. It provides compliance services across regulated and non-regulated payment flows, including crypto-related services. This role will closely collaborate with the Director, Digital Currency Enablement, MTS. The role is designed to develop and oversee MTS’ Operations Team, with occasional involvement in MTS’ FIU cryptocurrency alert investigations and regulatory reporting. ### The Role - Build and oversee MTS’ Operations Team, which manages AML/Sanctions onboarding, due diligence, transaction monitoring, and investigations for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) and crypto-related programs, including: - Crypto card programs - Stablecoins (e.g., USDC, PYUSD) - Send Crypto programs - Crypto Credential - Design, implement, and maintain MTS’ crypto compliance framework, including updates to policies and procedures and management information systems - Lead cross-functional efforts to onboard crypto partners, conduct risk assessments, and develop robust compliance controls. - Partner closely with Legal, Regulatory, Risk, Product, and Engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of crypto services. - Lead compliance discussions on initiatives such as stablecoin settlements and crypto card programs. - Assist with responding to regulatory exams, audits, and inquiries. - Oversee the tuning and optimization of blockchain analytics tools used across crypto services. - Oversee escalations from the Operations Team utilizing blockchain analytics and traditional compliance tools as needed - Manage and oversee training and guidance to internal teams on crypto compliance tools, risks and investigative techniques including on and off-chain due diligence, advanced on chain analytics. - Occasionally support the FIU Team in investigating and reporting crypto-related payments. - Maintain strong industry knowledge of regulatory developments, industry trends, and best practices in crypto compliance, and update internal policies and procedures accordingly. ### All About You - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Manager-level crypto compliance or risk management within financial services or payments. - Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in cryptocurrency, stablecoins, and money transfer systems. - Strong understanding of crypto compliance (AML, KYC, Sanctions, transaction monitoring, investigations), ideally within a regulated fintech or crypto-native environment. - Strong understanding of card payments, digital commerce, blockchain analytics, and cross-border payment flows. - Minimum 3 years of experience delivering crypto compliance training and presenting case studies to global audiences. - Experience in process mapping and compliance framework development. - Proven ability to manage onboarding and risk assessments for crypto assets and VASPs. - Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and drive results across teams. - Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication skills. - Deep knowledge of AML, BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, and OFAC requirements. - Preferred certifications: ACAMS, CFE, blockchain analytics (e.g., Elliptic, Crystal). - Advanced skills in cryptocurrency investigations, OSINT, and tracing techniques. - Digitally fluent with experience in process automation and scalable compliance solutions. - Proficient in MS Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Visio). --- **Mastercard** is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly. ### Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: - Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices; - Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; - Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and - Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines. --- In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations. ### Pay Ranges Purchase, New York: $177,000 - $283,000 USD *When applying, mention the word CANDYSHOP to show you read the job post completely.*
Anchorage Digital
6 days ago
## Member of Legal, Portugal Counsel **Location:** Portugal **Department:** Legal – Corporate & Commercial **Commitment:** Full-Time **Workplace Type:** Remote --- **At Anchorage Digital, we are building the world’s most advanced digital asset platform for institutions to participate in crypto.** Anchorage Digital is a crypto platform that enables institutions to participate in digital assets through custody, staking, trading, governance, settlement, and the industry's leading security infrastructure. Home to Anchorage Digital Bank N.A., the first federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S., Anchorage Digital also serves institutions through Anchorage Digital Singapore, Porto by Anchorage Digital, and other offerings. The company is funded by leading institutions including Andreessen Horowitz, GIC, Goldman Sachs, KKR, and Visa, with its Series D valuation over $3 billion. Founded in 2017 in San Francisco, California, Anchorage Digital has offices in New York, New York; Porto, Portugal; Singapore; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Learn more at anchorage.com, on X @Anchorage, and on LinkedIn. Join Anchorage Digital, a pioneering leader in the crypto industry, as our key Legal Counsel in Portugal. This is a unique opportunity to build and shape our local legal and compliance landscape from the ground up. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring robust operations, mitigating risks, and directly enabling our strategic growth in a dynamic, cutting-edge global sector. We have created the Factors of Growth & Impact to help Villagers better measure impact and articulate coaching, feedback, and the rich and rewarding learning that happens while exploring, developing, and mastering the capabilities and contributions within and outside of the Member of Legal, Portugal Counsel role: ### Technical Skills: - Serve as the primary legal point of contact for all matters concerning the Portuguese entity, including representation in negotiations or mediation. - Conduct comprehensive legal process mapping in partnership with Compliance, identify legal needs, and when needed support the central Risk team in performing risk assessments. - Draft, review, and implement action plans in coordination with Compliance and Risk when necessary with specific timelines to tackle identified shortcomings. - Support Compliance and Risk in the development and implementation of proactive compliance plans for Anchorage, based on current and upcoming legislation relevant to our industry. ### Complexity and Impact of Work: - Manage the full spectrum of legal needs for the Portuguese entity, including potentially sensitive and high-stakes disputes. - Proactively identify and mitigate complex legal risks across various domains (employment, corporate, tech, tax) that directly impact Portuguese operations. - Provide critical legal support for corporate matters including mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring efforts impacting the Portuguese entity. ### Organizational Knowledge: - Cultivate a deep understanding of Anchorage Digital's global business model, strategy, and products to provide tailored and effective legal advice for Portugal. - Navigate the interplay between local Portuguese regulations and broader international/EU legal frameworks, guiding Compliance and Risk in establishing and maintaining holistic adherence. - Collaborate cross-functionally with People, Product, Engineering, Compliance, Risk and Finance teams to integrate legal requirements seamlessly. ### Communication and Influence: - Clearly articulate complex Portuguese legal concepts and risks to non-legal stakeholders across all levels of the organization. - Influence internal stakeholders to adopt compliant practices and implement mitigation strategies respectfully and effectively. - Build strong working relationships with external legal counsel and internal global Legal and Compliance and Risk team members. ### You may be a fit for this role if you have: - A Portuguese legal qualification (Ordem dos Advogados registration) with significant post-qualification experience (e.g., 5-8+ years) in corporate, labor, or regulatory law, ideally within financial services or technology. - Demonstrated expertise in navigating complex compliance landscapes, including advising on data protection (e.g., GDPR), anti-money laundering (AML), and other relevant financial regulations. - A proven track record of proactively identifying legal risks, translating complex legal requirements into actionable plans, and driving their implementation in a dynamic environment. - Exceptional contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills across a wide range of agreements (e.g., MSAs, NDAs, vendor/client agreements), with attention to industry-specific compliance. - An agile, problem-solving mindset with a passion for building robust legal frameworks and contributing to a pioneering global crypto company. ### Although not a requirement, bonus points if: - You were emotionally moved by the soundtrack to Hamilton, which chronicles the founding of a new financial system. :) --- ### **About Anchorage Digital: Who we are** The Anchorage Village, what we call our team, brings together the brightest minds from platform security, financial services, and distributed ledger technology to provide the building blocks that empower institutions to safely participate in the evolving digital asset ecosystem. As a diverse team of more than 600 members, we are united in one common goal: building the future of finance by providing the foundation upon which value moves safely in the new global economy. Anchorage Digital is committed to being a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone, and we are intentional about making sure people feel respected, supported, and connected at work—regardless of who you are or where you come from. We value and celebrate our differences and we believe being open about who we are allows us to do the best work of our lives. Anchorage Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.
DoubleZero
6 days ago
## In-House Counsel We’re looking for an in-house counsel who wants to be deeply embedded in building and operating real infrastructure—not advising from the sidelines. This role sits at the center of Malbec Labs’ work supporting the **DoubleZero Protocol**, a next-generation decentralized private internet. You’ll work directly with the executive team, partner closely with engineers and operators, and help design the legal systems that allow a fast-moving, technically ambitious organization to scale responsibly. This is a hands-on role for someone who values ownership, judgment, and practical execution. ### What you’ll do * **Draft and own core legal agreements** * Lead drafting and management of vendor, infrastructure, contractor, and contributor agreements * Prepare and maintain NDAs, MSAs, and other foundational operating documents * Support token-, incentive-, and equity-adjacent documentation in coordination with leadership and external counsel * **Build legal operations as a system** * Own Malbec Labs’ legal toolchain and document infrastructure * Design contract workflows, templates, approvals, and version control that scale with the company * Create legal processes that are clear, reliable, and easy for technical teams to use * **Support governance and cross-entity coordination** * Prepare board consents, approvals, and routine governance materials * Support governance across Malbec Labs and affiliated entities * Act as a primary legal liaison with the **DoubleZero Foundation** to ensure smooth coordination across the ecosystem * **Exercise judgment and manage risk** * Identify and surface legal and operational risk early * Make clear calls on when to escalate issues or engage external counsel * Focus on practical, business-aligned solutions rather than academic legal analysis ### What we’re looking for * Approximately 1-4 years of experience (not required in exceptional circumstances) * Recent graduates * Background in commercial, transactional, or technology-focused legal work * Strong drafting skills and sound business judgment * Highly organized and systems-oriented approach to legal work * Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, evolving environment with limited precedent * Genuine interest in crypto, blockchain, and infrastructure-level technology * Excited to work closely with a small executive team and be accountable for outcomes ### Location & compensation * Remote-first role (United States) * Highly competitive compensation * Hybrid salary and token-based compensation * Opportunity for meaningful growth and expanded scope over time ### How to apply Please upload your resume and cover letter. When applying, mention the word **CANDYSHOP** to show you read the job post completely. ### About DoubleZero **DoubleZero** is a high-performance, permissionless global network purpose-built for distributed systems. The mission is simple: **increase bandwidth and reduce latency.** DoubleZero increases bandwidth by filtering junk data that currently plagues validators and other network operators. DoubleZero reduces latency by connecting these filters with underutilized private fiber links in the form of a mesh network. By combining these improvements and routing the right data through optimized, low-latency paths, the DoubleZero protocol empowers blockchains and other systems to reach performance levels that were previously impossible. In short, DoubleZero is a new Internet for distributed systems. It is supported by two organizations: the **DoubleZero Foundation**, which drives the adoption, decentralization, security, and advancement of the protocol; and **Malbec Labs**, which develops the technical components of the protocol itself. We look forward to hearing from you.
6 days ago
## Building the Future of Crypto Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology. **What makes us different?** Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world. Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here. As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures. **Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!** ## Proof of work ## The team Join our expanding corporate legal team of more than nine attorneys and paraprofessionals supporting a wide range of matters including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, partnerships and divestitures, board management, international structuring, product formation, securities compliance, and debt and equity financings. The team plays a critical role in supporting Kraken as it scales and prepares for life as a public company. This role is fully remote within the United States. Per the listed requirement for U.S. state bar admission, we will consider U.S.-based applicants. As **Senior Counsel, Corporate**, you will report to the Head of M&A legal and play a key leadership role in supporting the company’s growing portfolio of acquisitions and investments. You will serve as lead counsel on M&A transactions from initial strategy through integration, while also helping to develop and strengthen the company’s corporate governance and public company readiness functions. ## The opportunity - Lead and support legal work for corporate development activities at all stages of an M&A deal, including transaction structuring, term sheet negotiation, due diligence, definitive agreement drafting and negotiation, and post-closing integration. - Partner closely with the Head of M&A legal and senior leadership to drive execution of the firm’s global M&A strategy. - Support Kraken's growing corporate governance needs as the company prepares for potential public company status, including advising on board governance, committee structures, policies, and processes. - Assist in preparing for and supporting board meetings and governance matters, including board and committee materials and minutes. - Advise on and support on SEC reporting and disclosure processes, corporate policies, and compliance frameworks. - Collaborate with internal stakeholders in legal, finance, accounting, corporate development, compliance, tax, equity, HR, and other functions to drive cross-functional alignment and execution. - Manage relationships with outside counsel and ensure efficient and strategic use of external legal resources. - Provide creative, pragmatic, and business-focused legal advice to senior executives under tight timelines. ## Skills you should HODL - 6+ years of relevant legal experience with a focus on mergers and acquisitions and general corporate matters at a leading law firm or in-house legal department. - At least 2+ years of in-house experience, ideally with exposure to high-growth and acquisitive technology or financial services companies. - Strong background in corporate governance. - Demonstrated ability to manage complex, high-value transactions across multiple jurisdictions. - Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills with an ability to distill complex legal concepts into actionable advice. - Exceptional judgment, analytical rigor, and commercial sensibility. - Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Executive presence and ability to engage confidently with senior management and the board of directors. - Active and in good standing with at least one U.S. State Bar. ## Nice to haves - Passion for or demonstrated interest in the crypto, fintech, or digital asset industry. - Familiarity with public company and SEC reporting requirements. - Experience advising regulated financial services or technology companies. - Familiarity with international M&A and regulatory landscapes affecting cross-border deals. *This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline.* *Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.* *We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.* Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto! As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws. **Stay in the know** Follow us on Twitter Learn on the Kraken Blog Connect on LinkedIn Candidate Privacy Notice When applying, mention the word **CANDYSHOP** to show you read the job post completely.
7 days ago
# Money Laundering Reporting Officer, Europe **Location:** Valletta, Malta **Department:** Compliance – Regulatory Compliance & Operations **Commitment:** Full-time **Workplace Type:** Hybrid **Salary Range:** €90,000 - €120,000 a year ## About the Role Our Local Programs and Regulatory Compliance team is responsible for ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations in the countries where we operate. The EU MLRO will be the sentinel of trust by protecting the company, our customers, and the wider financial ecosystem through precision, integrity, and intelligence-led compliance. The EU MLRO will be a Key Function Holder responsible for the independent oversight and management of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) framework for both the MiCA and EMI licensed entities. This senior role requires an expert understanding of the Maltese and EU regulatory landscape, specifically the obligations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), PMLFTR, FIAU Implementing Procedures, the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), and the Electronic Money Directive (EMD)/PSD2. The role will report to the company’s Board of Directors and will be a direct report to the Chief Compliance Officer of the group. ## Responsibilities ### Leadership - Serve as the designated MLRO for the company. - Provide operational leadership to mentor the financial crimes team and foster a culture of accountability and vigilance. - Translate global compliance strategy into regional execution; ensure consistent frameworks across business units and markets. - Drive automation through RegTech and AI-enabled controls to enhance monitoring, risk analytics, and reporting. - Partner with product, operations, and technology teams to embed compliance by design in all workflows. - Provide the Executive Committee and Board with timely, data-driven compliance reports and strategic recommendations. ### Regulatory Reporting & Liaison (Core MLRO Function) - Serve as the primary point of contact for all AML/CFT matters with the FIAU and the MFSA. - Receive, assess, and investigate all internal Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) cases. - Promptly determine and file SARs and STRs with the FIAU, maintaining the required confidentiality and secrecy. - Respond to requests for information (RFIs) from the FIAU and other competent authorities in a timely and accurate manner. ### AML/CFT Framework & Policy Management - Design, implement, and maintain a robust, risk-based AML/CFT Compliance Programme that is tailored to the distinct and combined risks of both the MiCA and EMI business models. - Ensure all AML/CFT policies, procedures, and internal controls are consistently updated to reflect changes in local and EU legislation, including the full implementation of the MiCA Regulation requirements for CASPs and EMT issuers. - Develop, maintain, and execute the annual Business Risk Assessment (BRA) and Customer Risk Assessment (CRA) for both regulated entities, with a particular focus on the unique ML/FT risks associated with virtual assets and payment services. ### Oversight & Monitoring - Supervise the Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and ongoing monitoring processes for all clients, ensuring adherence to the 'Fit and Proper' criteria as required. - Oversee and fine-tune the automated Transaction Monitoring Systems for both fiat payments (EMI) and crypto-asset transfers (MiCA), ensuring thresholds and rules are aligned with risk assessments and emerging typologies. - Implement AI-driven monitoring, blockchain-based transaction tracing, and typology modeling to identify emerging threats. - Conduct independent reviews, audits, and spot-checks of internal compliance procedures to identify and remediate any deficiencies or compliance gaps. ### Training & Culture - Develop and deliver regular, high-quality, and role-specific AML/CFT training programmes for all employees, the Board, and relevant outsourced parties, ensuring they understand their reporting obligations. - Cultivate a strong, ethical, and proactive AML/CFT compliance culture throughout the organisation. ## Requirements - Minimum 12 years’ experience in AML/CTF or financial-crime compliance, preferably as a formally approved MLRO or Deputy MLRO for a Malta-regulated entity (e.g., PSP, EMI, Credit Institution, or VFA Service Provider). - **Must meet the "Fit and Proper" criteria set by the MFSA and be eligible for approval (PQ’d) as the MLRO Key Function Holder.** - Demonstrable and in-depth knowledge of the regulatory framework for Electronic Money Institutions (EMI) and the forthcoming requirements of the MiCA Regulation for CASPs and/or EMT issuers. - Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail. - Strong command of AML analytics, blockchain investigation tools, and typology development. - Ability to stay abreast of rapidly evolving regulatory changes, particularly in the crypto and payment sectors. - Ability to distill and discern important information from regulatory guidance, statutes and regulations, audit findings, and other documents and determine how it impacts the company. - The understanding of regulatory requirements vs. “best practices” in compliance is critical. - Must be able to perform independently and with minimal supervision. - Strong organizational skills – must be multi-tasked oriented and able to balance pressure and deadlines with constantly changing priorities. - Ability to prioritise workload in line with tight deadlines and work effectively under pressure. - Proven track record leading multi-jurisdictional teams and managing cross-border regulatory relationships. - Strategic thinker fluent in both regulatory language and technology transformation. - Excellent communication and presentation skills in English, capable of articulating complex compliance matters to the Board, staff, and regulators. - Excellent integrity, judgment, and regulatory communication skills. ## 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 career growth.
SwissBorg
8 days ago
## Legal Counsel Regulatory (Crypto) **Location:** Remote - Europe Timezone **Department:** Corporate Governance – Legal **Commitment:** Full-time **Workplace Type:** Remote --- ### About SwissBorg At SwissBorg, our mission is to build a spectrum of investment experiences that help people redefine wealth. Our app has over 880,000+ verified users, offering the best price and liquidity across 15 fiat currencies to buy 300+ cryptocurrencies. Users can earn yield, diversify their portfolios with our themed crypto bundles, and gain access to exclusive alpha investment opportunities. Our community is rapidly expanding, with more than $1.9 billion in assets held in the app and over 55,000 premium users. Join us in shaping the future of finance, pushing the boundaries of what's possible, and transforming the way people manage their wealth. Whether you’re in Austria or Taiwan, and whether your portfolio is worth one dollar or a million, SwissBorg provides the best tools to learn about digital currencies and manage your wealth effectively. Join the team to help revolutionise the world together! We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Legal Counsel to join our legal team. This role focuses on providing regulatory advice and support on matters relating to cryptoasset services and blockchain technology. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Head of Legal to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. --- ### You will: - Monitor and analyse regulatory developments in the cryptoassets space - Assist in the interpretation and implementation of new regulations affecting cryptoassets (MiCA, DORA, PSD, etc) and financial instruments (MiFID2) - Assist with legal advice on cryptoassets-related products and initiatives - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance in product development and business operations - Assist in developing and updating internal policies and procedures to comply with evolving regulatory requirements - Support in liaising with regulatory bodies and government agencies - Researching a range of novel legal and regulatory questions and participating in providing legal analyses and recommendations to inform business decisions - Participate in training and educational efforts within the company related to cryptoassets regulations. --- ### About you: - Master of Laws - Excellent knowledge in European cryptoassets regimes, ideally also in traditional financial instruments - 2-3 years of legal experience, preferably in financial services, fintech, technology, or a related field - Knowledge of and interest in cryptoassets, blockchain technology, and digital finance - Eagerness to understand the underlying technicality is a plus - Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards - Business acumen - Strong business partnership culture, combined with a solution-oriented attitude and capable of performing even in challenging situations - Great writing and communication skills in English, with proven verbal and written fluency; French is a plus - Proven ability to understand legal and regulatory concepts and convert them into relevant, practical, local business requirements - Autonomous, adaptive, ability to think outside of the box, creative --- ### Why you should apply: - Freedom to build the company of your dreams - Learn with (super cool) experts in finance, engineering, AI, psychology and business - BORG bonus based on our meritocratic system - Flexible working hours - 25 working days of vacation + local holidays - We'll provide you with a MacBook and a cutting edge tech stack to help you do your best work - Annual company and team retreats - We'd love to see you at the next one! - Continuous learning and development opportunities If our job description speaks to you, but you don’t feel like you meet 100% of the requirements, apply anyway! You may have skills we didn’t even know we needed. At SwissBorg, we embrace diversity. We strongly believe that getting the best outcome requires different perspectives and backgrounds. We’re committed to openness, curiosity and creating an inclusive culture because we know that diverse teams build better products and generate better ideas. We strongly encourage applications from everyone! Familiarising yourself with our product is crucial for anyone looking to join our team. Please make sure to test the app, explore our blog for the latest developments, and follow our Careers Page, LinkedIn, and X for regular company updates! --- *We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.* **Apply for this job** *When applying, mention the word CANDYSHOP to show you read the job post completely.*