Chief Compliance Officer

At Paradigm, we are changing the future of finance! By joining us at this early stage, you’ll be building cutting-edge, distributed financial service infrastructure that will reshape financial services across CeFi and DeFi markets. 

About Paradigm

• Paradigm is a zero-fee, institutional liquidity network for derivatives traders across CeFi and DeFi. 
• We provide unified access to multi-asset, multi-protocol liquidity on demand without compromising on execution preferences, costs, and immediacy. 
• We’ve built the largest network of institutional counterparties in crypto, with over 1000 institutional clients trading over $10 B per month.
• We are a diverse, global team led by our organizational principles and united by our mission to bring on-demand liquidity for traders, anytime and anywhere, without compromises. We also strive to ship faster than anyone else in the industry!
• We are backed by the best traders and investors in the space, including Jump Capital, Genesis Trading, Dragonfly Capital, QCP Capital, Optiver US, IMC, GSR Markets, Akuna Capital, Fidelity Digital Assets CMT Digital, Goldentree Asset Management, Amber Group, OK Group, Bybit Fintech, and CoinShares.

The Role

We are looking for a Chief Compliance Officer to implement and build out our compliance program (particularly our AML and Sanctions program). The position will be primarily based in our Singapore office. This position will give you the opportunity to interact with the global business and legal team on a cross-jurisdictional basis. The candidate will possess a strong background in AML and sanctions compliance. Experience in crypto at an exchange or in a financial institution as a Chief Compliance Officer or other senior compliance role is a strong plus.   

Responsibilities

• Oversee our existing Compliance Programs with a strategy mindset to grow and expand our Compliance Programs as our business evolves 
• Implement and enhance our AML/Sanctions and other Compliance Programs  
• Maintain and update AML/Sanctions and other compliance policies and procedures as needed 
• Understand our business objectives, needs, plans etc. and proactively identify opportunities and improvements to grow our business while meeting regulatory expectations
• Evaluate and implement compliance (particularly AML/Sanctions and AI/ML) technology solutions 
• Monitor the regulatory environment for emerging compliance developments, industry trends, market developments and best practices 
• Serve as a resource regarding compliance for overall business activities, product development and customer activities
• Develop and deliver appropriate risk-based personnel training programs
• Develop and maintain close relationships with external counsel and specialists, regulators and industry peers  

 Qualifications

• Strong understanding of AML and Sanctions compliance (with ACAMS or a similar industry certification a bonus)
• At least 6-10 years of experience in a compliance role, at least some of which must be at a senior level (in crypto or at an exchange or financial institution a strong plus)
• Passion for cryptocurrency and blockchain  
• Comfortable working in a global corporate structure
• Strong team player with good interpersonal skills with ability to effectively interact with cross functional teams 
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail, highly motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to multi-task and execute tasks with a sense of urgency and with ultimate goal of delivering tasks on time
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Your Perks & Benefits

• Competitive Pay: Top-tier compensation in the industry.
• Generous PTO: Unlimited vacation.
• Full Benefits: Comprehensive packages tailored by country.
• Technology & Learning Allowances: 3,500 USD for your first-year setup, $2,000 USD refresh every 2 years, plus $1,000 USD annually for learning and development.

Paradigm is an equal opportunity employer.