About CoinJar
CoinJar is a trusted platform where retail and professional clients can buy, sell, spend, and trade cryptocurrency. Established in Australia in 2013, we have since built a global presence with local subsidiaries in Australia, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and qualified candidate for Head of Compliance (PCF-12) to join our Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) in Ireland. This role is crucial in ensuring our compliance with the MiCAR framework in Ireland and Europe, while harmonising these regulations into the larger CoinJar group internationally.
Responsibilities
1. Act as the PCF-12 responsible individual for the company, overseeing all compliance matters.
2. Develop and implement compliance policies, procedures, and controls to align with MiCAR, GDPR, and DORA requirements.
3. Stay abreast of evolving regulatory landscape and industry best practices, ensuring the company's compliance program remains up-to-date.
4. Conduct regular compliance monitoring and testing to identify and mitigate potential risks.
5. Liaise with regulatory authorities and external stakeholders on compliance matters.
6. Provide compliance training and guidance to employees.
7. Deliver regulatory filings and reports with accuracy and timeliness.
8. Preparation of regular management information and reports for governance forums to the management and Board.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in law, finance, or a related field.
* 6+ years of experience in a compliance leadership role, preferably in the financial services or cryptocurrency industry.
* Strong knowledge of Irish and EU financial regulations, including AML/CFT, KYC, and data protection.
* Experience in developing and implementing compliance programs.
* Ability to work independently as part of the founding startup team in Ireland, supported by the global CoinJar group.
* Professional certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or similar are desirable.
* Able to abide by the CBI standards and fulfil the fitness and probity test of the regulator.
What We Offer
* Dynamic work environment within a global platform
* Innovative company looking to grow globally
* Flexible working arrangements