Compliance Associate

at  CoinShares

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Sufficient previous experience in a financial services role working on compliance and risk matters is essential. This experience being gained in either corporate or fund services is desirable.
• Educated to at least ‘A’ level standard or equivalent is essential. A Degree level qualification is an advantage.
• Studying towards or have completed a relevant professional qualification is desirable. Holding or studying towards the ICA Diploma level is an advantage. Company assistance with study may be available to complete appropriate qualifications.
• A self-starter, with the ability to use initiative and work independently is essential.
• A sound technical knowledge of AML/CTF requirements in the UK is essential.
• Integrity and strong written communication skills and discretion to handle sensitive matters is essential.
• Strong organisational and time management skills are essential.
• Ability to gain an effective working knowledge of platforms and IT systems used by a Compliance Team and the wider business is essential.
• Excellent team player with the ability to work to tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment is essential.
• Flexibility to develop new skills as part of small team and willingness to support other teams during periods of high activity is essential.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The post holder will take responsibility for a variety of compliance matters within the CoinShares Group, working closely with senior, experienced compliance professionals, in Jersey, the United Kingdom, France and the United States.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the Heads of Compliance (Jersey and France), ensuring that the Group’s compliance, risk and other policies and procedures remain up to date and fit for purpose, in light of regulatory, legislative and exchange developments.
• Act as the Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Money Laundering Compliance Officer (MLCO) for CoinShares (Jersey) Limited and CoinShares Digital Securities Limited
• Maintain Compliance Logs/Registers.
• Review marketing materials.
• Provide support to the named Data Protection Officer for all registered Jersey CoinShares entities with a view to taking on the roles within 18 months of starting.
• Horizon scan and assist with the preparation of regulatory updates.
• Assist with the preparation of Board or Committee packs as required from a compliance perspective and attendance at Board or Committee Meetings as required.
• Assist with the collection, monitoring, recording and review of staff declarations or certifications (including personal account dealing).
• Preparation and timely submission of all regulatory filings.
• Assist with the JFSC’s risk-based supervision data collection and completion of periodic jurisdictional AML/CFT returns, as required.
• Assist with inputting into and updating and maintaining the Group’s Business Risk Assessments and compliance monitoring plans.
• Assist with obtaining properly completed due diligence questionnaires from clients and counterparties and maintaining and updating related databases.
• Assist with maintaining and updating the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner;
• Prepare payment batches, process invoices, verify receipts, and assist with vendor payments;
• Help with the monthly and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations;
• Ensure adherence to internal accounting controls and assist with the implementation of improvements where necessary;
• Provide support for non-finance users on finance systems;
• Assist with other finance related projects to develop and improve processes as directed and any other such duties as may be reasonably required by the role.