Compliance Officer 2nd Level for EEA Payment Institute

at  Januar

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE ACTION TO DRIVE THE RIGHT BEHAVIOR ? DO YOU WANT TO BE THE ONE TO DEFINE POLICY AND MAKE SURE THAT IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND DONE CORRECTLY ?

This job is a unique opportunity to be a strong influence in the compliance setup in a financially regulated company, which services crypto companies. You will be heavily involved in setting policy, controlling, reporting and defining future policies. We will look to you to set the bar higher for our company.

ABOUT US

Januar is a payment institute offering payment and operational accounts to European companies. We specialize in servicing companies working with crypto, and pride ourselves on our insight and understanding of the crypto space. Januar was established in 2021, and has an EEA PI license. We are a compliance-first company, meaning quality and reliability have highest priority for us. Our offices are located close to Kongens Nytorv in Copenhagen. We prefer to be in the office, although remote working is possible. Currently we are 14 colleagues, in about an equal mix of bankers, tech and crypto specialists.

• Perform regular controls across the business, monthly, quarterly and yearly, ensuring activities in the company are carried out according to procedures, policies and guidelines.
• Reporting on controls, including presenting results and recommendations for changes, to management.
• Responsible for keeping all compliance procedures, and controls up to date, and that these live up to regulatory demands.
• Responsible for compliance within Operations is being kept at a high standard, as outlined by management.
• Keeping policies, guidelines and procedures updated in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Updating and documenting policies and changes. And that documentation is easily accessible to internal staff and audits.
• Owner of the company’s internal control framework in collaboration with the CRCO.
• Participation in Compliance projects and relevant cross company projects.
• Advising and guiding 1st line operational staff on how to best adopt and follow policy.
• Participation in Operational calibration sessions and Financial Crime Committees.
• Producing material, documentation and policies to secure future licenses, such as the MiCA.
  We are looking for someone who wants to be taken seriously. The company is still young, and for someone with the talent, attitude and work ethic, there will be plenty of opportunities to shape both the work, and the way we do things.