Senior Internal Controls & Compliance Specialist (Spain)
- Comunidad de Madrid
- Permanente
- Tiempo completo
- Perform due diligence and KYC/KYB checks, including sanctions screening, to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Handle escalations related to suspicious activity and collaborate with external authorities or regulatory bodies as needed.
- Analyze on-chain activity for potential fraud or money laundering schemes, leveraging blockchain analytics tools to detect anomalies.
- Internal Controls & Audit
- Design, implement, and monitor controls that mitigate risks related to AML, fraud, and financial misstatements.
- Conduct periodic internal audits, identify control gaps, and develop actionable remediation plans.
- Prepare documentation and coordinate with external auditors to ensure alignment with SOC 2, ISO, and other frameworks.
- Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
- Continuously research and interpret evolving regulations (MiCA, DORA, GDPR, etc.) to integrate them into our internal control frameworks.
- Develop and maintain risk assessment protocols, ensuring timely detection and mitigation of financial, operational, and compliance risks.
- Implement second-level permanent controls and maintain real-time monitoring dashboards (KPIs) for effective internal oversight.
- Process Optimization & Collaboration
- Analyze existing compliance and operational processes, identifying opportunities to optimize and increase efficiency.
- Partner with Finance, Legal, and Security teams to integrate new regulatory requirements and best practices seamlessly.
- Support training and quality assurance for both in-house and external teams, ensuring consistent adherence to control standards.
- Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement
- Prepare detailed reports on control findings, suspicious activity analyses, and regulatory updates for senior management.
- Act as a liaison with regulators, external auditors, and internal teams, communicating compliance priorities and risk exposures clearly.
- Escalate critical compliance or control issues to leadership and propose data-driven solutions.
- 4+ years of experience in compliance, internal controls, risk management, audit, or a related field (public accounting or consulting background a plus).
- Demonstrated expertise in KYC/KYB, AML, sanctions screening, and fraud detection, with the ability to translate findings into actionable improvements.
- Familiarity with SOC 2, GDPR, VASP, MiCA, DORA, ISO, and other relevant frameworks, plus exposure to blockchain or crypto regulations.
- Strong analytical and communication skills, capable of engaging stakeholders with varying levels of technical expertise.
- Experience with on-chain analysis and blockchain security tools is highly desirable (e.g., Elliptic, Chainalysis, Persona Identities, Notabene).
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CAMS, CISA, CIA) are a plus.
- Self-driven, highly organized, and passionate about building secure, compliant financial ecosystems.
- Impactful Work: Shape the way we detect and mitigate financial crimes, fraud, and regulatory risks in the onchain space.
- Cross-Functional Exposure: Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Security, and Product teams, driving cohesive strategies for compliance and risk management.
- Dynamic Environment: Innovate in the fast-evolving world of blockchain and digital assets, staying ahead of emerging regulations.
- Career Development: Enhance your expertise through ongoing exposure to multi-jurisdictional compliance, evolving tech stacks, and cutting-edge blockchain applications.
- Highly competitive compensation
- Unlimited, flexible PTO
- Company laptop and allowance for essential home equipment
- Daily stipend for commuting or meals
- Company-paid trips for annual off-sites and team bonding
- Flexible work schedule
- Flexible retribution through Cobee
- Medical & Dental coverage