Job Description

CCO - Hong Kong Stablecoin Issuer Role

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Help formulate the strategy with regulator
• Co-lead the discussion with the regulator along with the founder
• Act as advisor to the management team on general compliance, regulatory, financial crime, AML and KYC
• Monitor regulatory changes and industry developments to ensure compliance with relevant laws, rules, and regulations
• Implement, work with internal teams and external consultants to review policies, standard operating procedures, systems implementation, and internal controls for regulatory compliance programs to ensure licensing commitments and obligations are fulfilled.
• Assist on the selection of compliance IT vendors for the purpose of AML and KYC compliance and KYT etc.
• Design and deliver staff training and internal briefings to ensure that the Company and its staff comply with applicable legislations, topics may include but not limited to regulatory changes/developments and their impact on their Company.
• Recruit, train, supervise or participate in staffing decisions for the compliance team

Requirements:

• Having a bachelors degree in Law would be preferred. Degree(s) in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or Engineer related subjects be considered too.
• Fluent in English and proficient in mandarin will be a nice to have
• At least 8 years of experience, and more than 2 years of work experience in digital assets, Web3.0, payment, banking related environment be preferred
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, including anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) requirements
• Having prior legal experience be a nice to have
• Strong interest and familiar with blockchain and payment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Role will be based out of Hong Kong