Deputy MLRO - Spain

Responsibilities

• Act as Deputy MLRO for Spain, assuming responsibilities during the MLRO's absence, including reporting suspicious activities and liaising with regulators;Participate in aligning branch AML/CFT policies with local laws and regulations;
• Stay updated on changes to the country's AML/CFT regulatory framework;
• Assist Binance Spain MLRO with daily operations and handle individual cases, including automated AML alerts;
• Review and assess onboarding requirements for High-Risk customers, including PEPs and KYB-users;
• Analyze and address shortcomings in the AML process, collaborating with the country's MLRO;
• Perform quality control checks such as KYC/KYB for Spanish users, PEPs screening, and regular customer risk rating reviews;
• Escalate suspicious cases, identify deficiencies, and initiate necessary training;
• Serve as a key escalation point for issues, working with the global compliance team to mitigate identified risks;
• Assist in internal and external audits, as well as AML audit processes;Participate in the Compliance Technical Unit and pioneer team preparation for MiCA requirements in Binance Spain;
• Manage relationships with stakeholders to ensure mutual objectives are met;
• Contribute to knowledge management within the industry and organization;
• Promote understanding of evolving regulations and uphold professional relationships while providing alternative perspectives;
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure sanctions requirements and controls are embedded within business operations.

Requirements:

• Native Spanish and fluent English is a must;
• Proven interest and/or experience in the crypto and fintech sector;
• Minimum of 6 years experience in a risk, fraud, compliance, AML or regulatory function, experience working with any regulated financial services business in legal or compliance roles preferred;
• Experience in reporting Suspicious Activity Reports;
• Professional certification in compliance, AML or Risk are a preference;
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, global organization maintaining close contact with relevant teams across multiple locations;
• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to provide useful and efficient counsel;
• Good understanding in performing risk assessments, periodic/trigger reviews and enhanced due diligence;
• Proficiency in compliance applications and programmes;
• To carry out the necessary studies to ensure compliance with the regulations issued and to provide necessary communication and coordination with FIU;
• Proactive, diligent team player.

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