Head of Compliance, Ireland

MoonPay builds payments infrastructure for cryptocurrencies. Our on- and off-ramp suite of products provides a seamless experience for converting between fiat and crypto using all major payment methods in over 160 countries. Our mission is to make cryptocurrencies accessible to over a billion people by 2030! 🚀

We are trusted by 250+ leading wallets, websites, and applications. Some of the biggest crypto brands in the world, including Bitcoin.com, Dapper Labs, OpenSea, Argent, ZenGo, Trust Wallet and Spot, rely on our technology. Through these partnerships alone, our products are used by over 5 million users worldwide. 🌎

One of the great things about working at MoonPay is that we are remote first. Our global team spans 25+ countries, and we pride ourselves on having a connected and inclusive culture that empowers people to do their best work. We give our team autonomy to move fast, innovate and take responsibility. Join us in our mission to build a better financial world!

We are very proud of our values and expect all those who join us to help us proactively drive and improve our culture, aligned to these values.

• B - Be Humble
• L - Lead with Empathy
• O - Own It
• C - Communicate Clearly
• K - Kaizen  

The discipline

This is a new role being created, to facilitate our expansion into Europe with its VASP application in Ireland with the Central Bank. This is one of the key hires for our Irish entity along with the Country Manager / CEO. In accordance with the regulations for a VASP this role will also assume AML responsibilities for the firm.

Our VASP application has been submitted and the successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping the Compliance & AML Programme in Ireland, which is to be plug into the global Compliance and AML Programme.

As our VASP application progresses through the CBI the successful applicant will be expected to face off against the CBI with the dealing of questions / enquiries.

The successful candidate will have full support from the Compliance Director and other key members of senior leadership in the build out phase.

What you’ll do

• Build, maintain and manage the Compliance and AML Programme in relation to permission granted by the Central Bank of Ireland
• Point person for CBI both during and post application
• Liaise with first line of defence
• Point person for Gardia and Revenue Commissioners in relation to LERs and SARs
• Keeping abreast of regulations in Ireland
• Quarterly board reporting
• Annual MLRO Report
• Collaboration with Assurance Testing and Regional AML Risk Management in relation to assurance testing and risk assessments
• Training of the territory
• Oversight of policy and procedural documentation
• Member of the EMEA AML Governance Committee

You should apply if

• Extensive experience in a similar position PCF-15 within Compliance working within the Fintech or Investment banking industry 
• Extensive leadership experience 
• ACAMS / ACFCS or ICA accreditation
• Practical experience in design, build and implementation of Compliance and AML Programmes
• Preferably have awareness and understanding of the threat landscape facing crypto but not essential 

Research has shown that women are less likely than men to apply for this role if they do not have solid experience in 100% of these areas. Please know that this list is indicative and that we would still love to hear from you even if you feel you only are a 75% match. Skills can be learnt, diversity cannot.

We promote a diverse and inclusive culture at MoonPay.

Logistics

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visas of any kind at this time!

Our interview process takes place on Zoom and tends to consist of the following stages:

• Recruiter call (20-30 minutes)
• Initial screen (45 - 60 minutes)
• Values assessment (45 - 60 minutes)
• Final interview (45 minutes)

Please let us know if you require any accommodations for the interview process, and we’ll do our best to provide assistance.

Benefits

• Stock options 📈
• Unlimited holidays 🏝
• Home office equipment allowance of $600 USD (or local equivalent) 🪑
• Working in a disruptive and fast-growing industry where the possibilities are endless 🚀
• Fully remote: your life, your way of working 🌎
• Freedom, autonomy and responsibility 💪