Shakepay is hiring Web3 Head of Compliance
Head of Compliance
Experience
Minimum 1 Year
Employee type
Full Time
Position
Senior
Offer Salary
$100k - $165k
Desired Qualifications
- 5+ years of compliance experience, ideally in a registered firm (IIROC dealer, exempt market dealer, portfolio manager, investment fund manager) or Crypto asset Trading Platform
- Knowledge of the regulatory requirements applicable to an IIROC dealer or Crypto asset Trading Platform (CTP) based on current exemptive relief standards
- Deep understanding of FINTRAC reporting requirements related to STRs and LVCTRs, AML investigation standards and process including those related to blockchain transactions preferably using Chainalysis KYT and Reactor
- Experience with drafting, implementing, monitoring and training on compliance policies and procedures
- The ring of power to make one comply
- People management experience with the ability to oversee and lead a group of compliance professionals
Nice to have:
- Having previously passed the Officers’, Partners’ and Directors’ Exam, the Partners, Directors and Senior Officers Course Exam, or the Compliance Officers Qualifying Exam
- CAMS or CFCS certification
- Certificate in Investment Dealer Compliance (CIDC)
- Knowledge of the basic characteristics or operations of crypto currency trading
- Fluency in both French and English
- Do you know how many compliance leads it takes to change a lightbulb?
Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintain policies and procedures for both Shakepay’s AML and securities compliance programs
- Manage Shakepay’s compliance monitoring and reporting controls related to both AML and securities (especially NI 31-103) requirements and produce metrics on relevant regulatory risks
- Manage Shakepay’s compliance with respect to operating a Money Services Business (including anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism finance regulations and other rules and procedures adopted by FINTRAC)
- Take supervisory or other actions, in concert with the other officers of Shakepay, to resolve compliance issues
- Use your wishbone to wish for more compliance rules
- Manage regulatory relationships and examinations/assessments with external stakeholders including FINTRAC, AMF, OSC, Bank of Canada and others
- Work on compliance initiatives as well as research, recommend and participate in the implementation of technology solutions to help enhance Shakepay’s compliance programs and processes
- Train and supervise other employees on compliance
- Cheer for the referees at sporting events
Salary & Benefits
- Potentially life-changing stock options. We believe everyone at Shakepay should have the financial upside for building a generational company
- Remote-friendly work environment: work from anywhere in Canada. If you're in Montreal, you can work from the office
- Generous vacation time: we think time off is essential, and highly encourage it
- Personal development: we're here to help you define and hit your personal career goals so that you can get where you want to be
- Continued learning: every Shaker gets a yearly budget to spend on learning
- Employer-covered group insurance: health, dental, paramedical, disability and travel coverage to ensure you're at your best
- Get paid in Bitcoin: choose to take a percentage of your salary in the hardest, soundest money the world has ever known
- A collaborative and friendly team: we succeed together and we have fun doing it
- MacBook: company-issued laptop to make sure you're doing your best work
- Equipment stipend: every Shaker receives a stipend to use toward setting up their home office
Our Company
Shakepay helps Canadians buy and sell bitcoin and pay their friends. We offer web and mobile apps that make it easy for Canadians to buy bitcoin in minutes with Interac e-Transfer. Shakepay is the fastest-growing bitcoin platform in Canada. At Shakepay we're committed to promoting and celebrating diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background and life experience.
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