AFC Operations Manager (Remote - Work from Anywhere)

1 week, 3 days ago
Full-time
Lead
Operations
Xapo Bank

Xapo Bank

Xapo Bank is a fully regulated private bank based in Gibraltar, bridging the gap between crypto and traditional finance. Their innovative app allows users to securely transact and build wealth with the power of crypto and the ease of traditional financ...

Capital Markets
51-250
Founded 2014
$40M raised

Description

  • Maintain and continuously improve the organisation’s financial crime risk management framework and standard operating procedures.
  • Lead, hire, train, and manage a team of financial crime professionals.
  • Conduct ongoing risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies for products, services, and operations.
  • Stay current on regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and emerging financial crime trends, especially in cryptocurrency and blockchain.
  • Advise senior management and stakeholders on financial crime risks, impacts, and mitigation measures.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with external stakeholders such as counterparties and correspondent banks.
  • Oversee investigations and resolution of financial crime incidents across fiat transactions and on-chain blockchain movements.
  • Collaborate with legal, compliance, risk, engineering, product, and operations teams to embed financial crime controls across the organisation.
  • Provide regular reporting, management information, and quality assurance updates to senior management.
  • Recommend improvements to financial crime controls, policies, procedures, and compliance practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, law, or a related field.
  • Advanced degree or professional certifications in financial crime, AML, or related disciplines preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in financial crime risk management.
  • Strong background in cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies.
  • At least 2 years of leadership or management experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of Gibraltar and UK laws, regulations, and industry standards related to financial crime, AML, and cryptocurrency.
  • Proven experience designing and implementing financial crime risk management programs, including policies, procedures, and controls.
  • Experience conducting internal investigations, managing external investigations, and interacting with law enforcement agencies and regulatory authorities.
  • Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Familiarity with cryptocurrency exchanges, wallets, and other cryptocurrency-related businesses, as well as blockchain technology.
  • Proficiency in relevant software and tools used in financial crime prevention.
  • A dedicated workspace, reliable internet connection, and essential equipment that meets minimum technical specifications.
  • Alignment with Xapo’s values and values-driven leadership principles.

Benefits

  • 100% remote work from anywhere in the world.
  • Flexible PTO plan.
  • Set your own work schedule.
  • Yearly learning and development budget.
  • Opportunity to work with a high-performance, globally distributed team.
  • Strong focus on work-life balance.
  • Autonomy combined with collaborative teamwork.

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