AFC Operations Manager

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve the financial crime risk management framework, translating 2nd line policies into operational standard operating procedures.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of financial crime professionals, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Conduct ongoing risk assessments to identify potential financial crime risks associated with products, services, and operations.
• Oversee the investigation and resolution of financial crime incidents across both traditional fiat transactions and on-chain blockchain movements.
• Stay up-to-date with evolving regulatory requirements and emerging trends in cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies.
• Collaborate with internal functions such as Legal, Compliance, Risk, Engineering, and Product to integrate risk controls throughout the organization.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with external stakeholders, including counterparties and correspondent banks.
• Provide regular reporting and quality assurance updates to senior management regarding the company's risk profile and regulatory compliance status.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, law, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in financial crime risk management.
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership or management capacity.
• In-depth knowledge of Gibraltar and UK AML laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Strong background and familiarity with cryptocurrency, blockchain technologies, and on-chain movements.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing financial crime risk management programs.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, 100% remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or professional certifications in financial crime or anti-money laundering (AML).
• Experience conducting internal and external investigations and interacting with law enforcement or regulatory authorities.
• Proficiency in software and tools used specifically for financial crime prevention.

Benefits

• 100% remote work environment with the ability to work from anywhere.
• Flexible PTO plan to support work-life balance.
• Yearly budget for individual learning and development goals.
• Opportunity to work with a high-performance, global team.

About the Company

Xapo Bank is a fully distributed team of over 150 professionals working from 30+ countries. We are committed to providing economic freedom and wealth protection through cutting-edge technology, bridging the gap between traditional fiat and cryptocurrency.