Web3 Legal Trading Jobs

Job Responsibilities

• Framework Building & Optimization: Establish and optimize the AML/CFT compliance framework tailored for Web3 scenarios; ensure alignment with Latvian Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) regulatory frameworks and MiCA regulations; and formulate core procedures for KYC/KYT, transaction monitoring, and suspicious transaction reporting.
• Investigation & Reporting: Responsible for the identification, investigation, and reporting of suspicious activities; utilize blockchain analytics tools to submit Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) to the Latvian Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) as required; and maintain comprehensive investigation logs.
• Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for the Bank of Latvia (Latvijas Banka) and the EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA); respond to regulatory inquiries and audits; support CASP licensing compliance; and submit periodic compliance reports.
• Training & Risk Mitigation: Conduct company-wide AML/CFT training sessions, oversee the execution of compliance policies, identify money laundering risks in Web3 operations (e.g., OTC trading, cross-chain transfers), and implement effective mitigation measures.
• Vendor & Product Management: Coordinate with blockchain analytics platforms and KYC service providers to drive the intelligent upgrade of compliance tools; participate in compliance reviews for new Web3 products and business initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Education & Residency: Bachelor’s degree or above in Law, Finance, Compliance, or related fields. Must hold Latvian residency (or be a local resident). Holding professional certifications such as CAMS is highly preferred.
• Work Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience as an MLRO or in a matching compliance capacity, with hands-on experience in the Web3/crypto industry. Familiarity with virtual assets, cryptocurrency business models, and Latvian/EU MiCA AML regulations is highly desirable.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Proficient in FATF Recommendations, Latvian AML/CFT laws, and MiCA regulations; capable of independently conducting suspicious transaction investigations and reports; skilled in using blockchain analytics/forensics tools.
• Key Competencies: Excellent communication skills in both Chinese and English to effectively liaise with Latvian regulatory authorities and internal cross-functional teams. Must be highly principled with sharp risk sensitivity and the ability to adapt to the fast-paced regulatory evolution of the Web3 sector.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience serving as an MLRO for a Web3 company in Latvia or the wider EU, with familiarity in CASP licensing procedures as well as local tax and compliance requirements.
• Experience in cross-border Web3 compliance, with a track record of participating in Latvian regulatory audits or CASP license application processes.

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