Non Tech Web3 Jobs in Madrid, Spain

Bitfinex is a world-class cryptocurrency exchange offering advanced trading options and deep liquidity to traders around the globe. As a leader in the digital currency ecosystem, we are committed to providing a secure, transparent, and innovative platform for our users. Our team is driven by excellence, collaboration, and a passion for advancing the cryptocurrency space. We are seeking a skilled HR Manager to support our talented workforce, implement best-in-class HR practices, and ensure Bitfinex remains a leading and desirable workplace for top professionals in the industry.

Why Join Bitfinex?

At Bitfinex, you’ll be part of a pioneering team at the forefront of the digital currency revolution. We offer competitive compensation and a collaborative work environment that celebrates innovation and continuous learning. Bitfinex is dedicated to creating a workplace where talent is valued, encouraged, and empowered to shape the future of finance and blockchain technology. Join us to make a meaningful impact in an industry that’s transforming the global financial landscape.

 Job description 

The primary purpose of this position is to provide operational support to the Compliance department. 

This role reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and works closely with the Chief AML Compliance Officer. 

The role is multi-functional and requires excellent communication skills and proficiency in research, report and policy writing. Basic knowledge of anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing and international sanctions, and the concept of risk assessment is a requisite, supported by demonstrated critical thinking ability. 

The ideal incumbent will be creative and have an interest in, if not a passion for understanding blockchain technology and the concept of financial inclusion and freedom; an understanding of the concept of Bitcoin and stablecoins is an advantage. 

This is a unique opportunity to learn and receive training in many aspects of compliance in the blockchain, specifically the crypto environment and learn from the best. 

Responsibilities 

• Managing the Compliance Diary including scheduling mandatory regulatory reporting and registrations and meetings with the Board and Senior Management 

• Coordinating compliance-related meetings with relevant stakeholders including various committee members and where applicable, keeping minutes of such meetings 

• Coordinating mandatory and ongoing training requirements and deliveries and in conjunction with compliance officers and managers drafting training materials 

• In liaison with other internal team members and stakeholders such as the Business Development and Onboarding Teams, conducting research into new product and service areas, technological compliance solutions, country-specific applicable compliance laws and regulations 

• Monitoring relevant regulatory websites, news and alerts including FATF Country Risk Updates and media in respect of adverse news and maintaining a tracker of pertinent Bitfinex Internal changes 

• Drafting reports of important regulatory and legal updates in pertinent countries 

• Drafting presentations for a variety of compliance matters 

• Managing the Policy management application and drafting new policies and procedures 

• Acting as the coordination point and providing excellent and timely customer service to internal and external stakeholders 

• Assisting with governance practices in respect of Policy and Procedure updates

• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills proficiency

• The ability to think critically and proactively to solve problems

• Basic knowledge or above of AML, CTF and Sanctions requirements and familiarity with the FATF Guidelines and /or European or regional equivalents

• Superb organizational and time management skills

• Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of Office Products and Adobe

• Excellent knowledge of the G Suite (incl. Google Sheets, Docs, Calendar etc.)

• The ability to work flexibly across different time zones

• A willingness to learn

• English as a primary language, proficiency in a second language is an advantage, particularly Spanish and/or Portuguese and/or Turkish.

• Location in the Central European Time Zone

• Some international travel maybe required