Chief Compliance Officer

About CoinGate

CoinGate is a Lithuanian fintech company founded in 2014. We specialize in building innovative payment solutions, making it easy and convenient for businesses to accept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency payments. With a decade of experience, we've established ourselves as the leading cryptocurrency payment gateway for businesses in the world, and we're just getting started.

As Chief of Compliance, you will be responsible for leading and developing the Compliance and AML/CTF framework in CoinGate and ensuring the compliance program. Note: This is a registered role, meaning you will be declared to the local regulator, the Bank of Lithuania (BOL), as a qualified Chief of Compliance.

You will:

• Ensure the company meets all relevant regulatory obligations, including governance, financial and regulatory reporting, client money safeguarding, outsourcing, licensing, and data protection frameworks.
• Develop and periodically revise the annual compliance work plan, reflecting the company's specific characteristics and considering regulatory changes.
• Oversee and monitor the implementation of the compliance program, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards.
• Lead the MiCA license application process with the local regulator (Bank of Lithuania - BOL), ensuring all regulatory requirements are met.
• Collaborate with the MLRO to develop AML/CTF guidance, training resources, and controls.
• Establish controls to ensure accurate financial, regulatory, and other mandatory reporting internally and externally.
• Conduct reviews of existing policies, procedures, and processes to identify and remediate compliance gaps.
• Provide strategic direction to the different teams on compliance matters and interact with regulators on compliance issues.
• Coordinate efforts related to audits, reviews, and examinations, and manage internal compliance review and monitoring activities.
• Develop policies and programs that encourage managers and employees to report suspected fraud and other improprieties without fear of retaliation.

About you:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; professional certifications like CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or ICA (International Compliance Association) are preferred.
• Have a Minimum of 5 years in compliance roles with direct experience in the FinTech or financial services sectors. This includes a solid understanding of regulatory requirements for financial institutions or licensed FinTech service providers, as well as in-depth knowledge of Lithuanian and EU financial services regulations and requirements.
• Familiar with MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets), TFR (Transfer of Funds Regulation), and DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act).
• Preferably experienced in the crypto industry.
• Hands-on involvement in the licensing process is highly valued.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, essential for compliance reporting and conducting training sessions.
• Capable of independently investigating and resolving compliance-related issues.
• Have exceptional attention to detail, with a meticulous approach to reviewing and assessing compliance controls.

What we offer:

• A modern office in the heart of Vilnius;
• Work-life balance with flexible hours and remote working options;
• Coffee, snacks, employee benefits, and friendly colleagues;
• Competitive salary, career growth potential;
• Engaging team-building activities, occasional workations, and a culture buzzing with positivity.
• Open-minded team, we encourage knowledge sharing and love the constant improvement. Influence decisions and make an impact not only in your team, but anywhere you see improvement is possible.

If you're excited about the prospect of shaping the future of cryptocurrency payments and thriving in a dynamic, innovative environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Salary:

• 5000 - 7000 €/monthly gross.
• We are open to discussing a different salary based on your skills and experience.