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Looking to join a world-class blockchain development team? Ava Labs makes it simple to deploy high-performance solutions for Web3, led by innovations on Avalanche. The company was founded by Cornell computer scientists, who partnered with Wall Street veterans and early Web3 leaders to execute a promising vision for redefining the way people build permissionless networks. Ava Labs is redefining the way people create value with Web3. Join us as we empower people to easily and freely digitize all the world’s assets on one open, programmable blockchain platform.
We are looking for a Compliance Analyst to help develop and implement policies and procedures appropriate for our various businesses. You will also review KYC information and provide advice on compliance. To succeed in this role, you should be a reliable professional who is not afraid to speak their mind and stand by their decisions. You should be familiar with risk management and evolving standards for blockchain and crypto-asset companies. Your goal will be to ensure we operate in a legal and ethical manner while meeting our business objectives.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Support the Chief Compliance Officer in the development and implementation of an effective compliance program across applicable laws, including anti-money laundering and sanctions, data privacy and other important compliance issues, as applicable
- Conduct on-chain investigations, draft/file reports with relevant regulatory agencies
- Assist in revising policies/procedures, regulatory training, and other related projects
- Review KYB/KYC submissions in our vendor portal
- Participate in AML audit
- Organize data and maintain trackers on various compliance issues
- Attend various compliance meetings and maintain the agenda and follow-up items
- Proven experience as a Compliance Professional (3-5 years)
- Bachelor's degree
- Knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements; familiarity with global regulatory issues facing blockchain and crypto-asset businesses
- Ability to develop and maintain detailed reporting
- Ability to assess applicability of traditional finance regulatory rules to our business
- Demonstrated capacity to function in a hyper-growth, blockchain startup environment
- Preference for those having experience in blockchain, crypto-assets, fintech, MSBs, or other similarly regulated organizations
- Excellent communication skills
- Skills for collaborating with external and internal stakeholders
- Education and training employees on regulations and industry practices
- Addressing employee concerns or questions on compliance matters
- Keeping abreast of internal standards and business goals
NICE TO HAVE
- AML certification (ACAMS)
- Quick learner, voracious reader who can integrate knowledge with practice
- Intellectually curious with a desire to tackle new subjects, dig into new technologies and help move the law and policy in new directions
- Comfortable working with anyone and the ability to gently persuade or firmly convince
- Interest in building the future of the internet, Web 3.0 and the metaverse
- Global mindset
Salary Range: $98,600 to $123,200
(**This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.)
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WHY AVA LABS?
If you've ever thought about joining an early stage Web3 company - this is it! We're a global, world-class team of experts in computer science, economics, finance, marketing, and law with offices in New York City and Miami. We're highly passionate about Web3 and redefining the way people build and use finance and decentralized applications of all kinds. The company received early-stage funding from Andreessen Horowitz, Initialized Capital, and Polychain Capital, with angel investments from Balaji Srinivasan and Naval Ravikant. Join us and be a pioneer in a new technology that will have implications across a range of verticals such as finance, gaming, investing, collectibles, among many others.
Ava Labs is committed to diversity in the workplace and we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not hire on basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
What We Do
Ava Labs makes it simple to launch decentralized finance applications on Avalanche, the fastest smart contracts platform in the blockchain industry. As the builders of Avalanche, Ava Labs has played a central role in shaping the future of enterprise blockchains and defining a path for other layer-1s to build a viable, sustainable user base. Our mission is to empower people to easily and freely digitize all the world's assets on one open, programmable blockchain platform.
Why Work With Us
Ava Labs is uniquely positioned to solve some of the most pressing technical problems in the blockchain space. The world is realizing the benefits of emerging web3 technologies. Ours will shape the digital spaces and interactions of the future. Our teams are driving innovation at a rate that has not been seen since the beginning of the internet.
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