- Company Name
- Blockchain.com
- Job Title
- Manager of Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Manager of Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)
**Role Summary**
Lead the FIU to ensure compliance with AML/CFT, sanctions, and regulatory reporting across a global cryptocurrency platform. Oversee daily operations, drive process improvements, manage a diverse team, and coordinate with regulators and internal stakeholders.
**Expectations**
- Deliver rigorous, data‑driven compliance operations.
- Maintain and improve KPIs (alert volume, false positives, investigation time).
- Scale operational processes to support business growth.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development to compliance staff.
- Serve as the primary liaison with regulators, auditors, and external advisors.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Implement and monitor day‑to‑day FIU processes in line with regulatory expectations and best practices.
- Manage KPIs, reporting, and capacity planning to guide operational decisions.
- Build and maintain dashboards and regular reports for senior management and regulators.
- Design and enforce risk‑based monitoring rules across multiple geographies and products.
- Oversee vendor relationships for transaction monitoring, screening, and blockchain surveillance solutions.
- Automate workflows and implement technology solutions to increase productivity and scalability.
- Recruit, lead, and develop a global compliance team responsible for investigations and regulatory filings.
- Collaborate with MLROs, the Head of Financial Crimes Compliance, and cross‑functional teams (Product, Engineering, Data, Legal).
- Conduct training and promote a culture of compliance awareness and collaboration.
- Act as the key liaison with external regulators, auditors, and advisors on compliance matters.
**Required Skills**
- Minimum 5 years of AML/CFT compliance experience, including crypto‑specific operations.
- Deep knowledge of AML, CFT, sanctions, illicit finance laws, and regulatory reporting.
- Proven ability to design and implement operational processes in a crypto environment.
- Experience with blockchain monitoring tools and transaction screening solutions.
- Strong data analysis skills: SQL querying, data visualization, and capacity‑planning.
- Demonstrated success in using automation and technology to drive process efficiencies.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills for stakeholder engagement.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced, global tech setting.
- Leadership skills in building, managing, and developing regulatory teams.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Economics, or related field.
- Professional certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti‑Money Laundering Specialist), CFE (Certified Financial Crime Expert), or equivalent preferred.