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Blockchain.com

Financial Crime Compliance Manager

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

Senior

Full Time

04-10-2025

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Communication Time Management Monitoring Problem-solving Training Risk Assessment Organization Marketing Recruitment blockchain

Job Specifications

Blockchain.com is connecting the world to the future of finance. As the most trusted and fastest-growing global crypto company, it helps millions of people worldwide safely access cryptocurrency. Since its inception in 2011, Blockchain.com has earned the trust of over 90 million wallet holders and more than 40 million verified users, facilitating over $1 trillion in crypto transactions.

As a Financial Crime Compliance Manager and Cayman Islands MLRO, you will be responsible for a number of elements of the Blockchain.com compliance program. This scope includes risk assessment, policy development and regulatory requirement analysis for the Group in addition to acting as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer for the Blockchain.com Cayman Islands entity.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Develop, implement, and maintain internal AML/CTF policies and procedures.
Act as the main point of contact with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority and other regulatory bodies, auditors, and law enforcement agencies regarding AML/CTF matters as appropriate.
Regularly review and update AML/CTF processes to ensure effectiveness and compliance with changing regulations and best practices in the payment/e-money industry.
Support reporting on compliance risk indicators and workflow metrics for consumption by senior management.
Partner closely with cross-functional partners (Legal, Product, Business) to support the growth of the Institutional Business, in line with Company goals and risk appetite.
Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential AML/CTF risks associated with Blockchain.com's Cayman Islands entity. This includes evaluating customer profiles, transaction patterns, and the types of services offered.
As the MLRO, oversee and manage regulatory reporting requirements (eg. SAR filings) to the Cayman Islands Financial Intelligence Unit.
Manage the UK marketing materials review process ensuring compliance with the FCA's Financial Promotions regime
Maintain accurate records of AML/CTF checks, training, and reporting for audit and regulatory purposes.
Participate in new product and service development to assess AML/CTF implications.
Work closely with with the global Compliance team in areas as onboarding, PEP and Sanction screening as well as transaction monitoring and SAR filing
Work on global compliance related projects in e-money and crypto

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, or related field; Master's degree is a plus.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in AML/CTF and compliance
At least 2 years working in the FinTech or payment services industry.
Experience dealing with and presenting to regulators, auditors and bank partners
In-depth understanding of AML/CTF regulations, as well as broader regulations affecting a local compliance program.
Excellent written and verbal communication, organization and time management skills
Comfort in fast-paced and changing environments
Interest and experiences in crypto currency and regulation
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

COMPENSATION & PERKS

Full-time salary based on experience and meaningful equity in an industry-leading company
This is a hybrid role based in our London office, with a mandatory in-office presence four days per week.
Work from Anywhere Policy: You can work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 20 days per year.
ClassPass
Budgets for learning & professional development
Unlimited vacation policy; work hard and take time when you need it
Apple equipment
The opportunity to be a key player and build your career at a rapidly expanding, global technology company in an emerging field
Flexible work culture

Blockchain is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, and apprenticeship. Blockchain makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

You may contact our Data Protection Officer by email at dpo@blockchain.com. Your personal data will be processed for the purposes of managing Controller's recruitment related activities, which include setting up and conducting interviews and tests for applicants, evaluating and assessing the results thereto, and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment and hiring processes. Such processing is legally permissible under Art. 6(1)(f) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation) as necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Controller, which are the solicitation, evaluation, and selection of applicants for employment.

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About the Company

Welcome to the future of finance Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more, available on the Blockchain.com Wallet and Exchange. → Get the app: https://bcdc.onelink.me/Q9T6/0d4i2n4j Disclaimer: We will never ask you... - To send us money - To provide a password OR your 12 word recovery phrase - For a fee to upgrade your account (i.e. to Gold Level verification) Stay safe. Read more here -> https://bit.ly/2XlrUfl Know more