Compliance Specialist, Bullish Exchange

Director, Us Compliance & Bsa / Aml Officer

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Compliance Specialist to join Bullish's Global Compliance team. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in ensuring our organization adheres to legal standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies within the rapidly evolving digital asset industry. This role requires proven experience in the US state licensing and ongoing compliance processes applicable to virtual currency service providers, a strong understanding of applicable Federal and State regulations, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities :

• Ensure ongoing compliance filings, notifications and reportings are done in accordance with applicable State and Federal laws and regulations, including all required filings on the NMLS.
• Work with both Regulatory Affairs and US Compliance to support the US state by state MTL / virtual currency licensing process by ensuring that all filings are made via the NMLS to the state regulators.
• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Support regular compliance audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks and areas for improvement.
• Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and industry standards, including those related to the digital asset and cryptocurrency space on both the State and Federal level, and update compliance programs accordingly.
• Assist in the preparation of compliance reports and documentation for regulatory agencies.
• Act as a point of contact for compliance inquiries, providing expert guidance and support to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with various teams, including legal, engineering, and finance, to ensure compliance requirements are integrated into business processes and operational workflows.
• Investigate and report compliance issues, irregularities, and violations.
• Maintain meticulous records of all compliance activities and report findings to senior management.
• Contribute to fostering a culture of integrity and ethical conduct throughout the firm.

Experience & Qualifications :

Equal Opportunity

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Accommodation

CoinDesk is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@coindesk.com and let us know the nature of your request.