[Remote] MLRO (South Korea) at Moonpay

South Korea

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

FinTech, Cryptocurrency, BlockchainIndustries

Requirements

Significant experience in compliance/AML roles, including at least 3 years in a registered MLRO or compliance officer role within financial services, fintech, or crypto
Deep understanding of South Korean AML/CTF regulations and regulatory landscape
Proven experience engaging with regulators, drafting reports, and leading AML/CTF audits
Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies
Passion for crypto, fintech, and the mission of financial inclusion
Proficiency in Korean and English

Responsibilities

Serve as the appointed MLRO in South Korea, ensuring full compliance with the Act on Reporting and Use of Certain Financial Transaction Information and related regulations
Develop, implement, and continuously enhance MoonPay’s AML/CTF framework, policies, and procedures in South Korea
Monitor, investigate, and report any suspicious activity to the Korean Financial Intelligence Unit (KoFIU)
Provide AML/CTF compliance training to local teams and promote a culture of compliance
Partner closely with global compliance, legal, and risk teams to ensure consistency across jurisdictions while addressing local regulatory requirements
Act as the primary point of contact for Korean regulators and external auditors on AML/CTF matters

Skills

AML

KYC

CTF

Regulatory Compliance

Money Laundering Reporting

Financial Crime Prevention

Compliance Monitoring

Moonpay

Cryptocurrency payment solutions and services

About Moonpay

MoonPay provides cryptocurrency payment solutions that allow users to easily buy and sell digital assets. The platform operates globally and caters to individual investors, businesses, and developers. Users can make transactions through MoonPay, which charges fees for each purchase or sale. To enhance security, MoonPay also includes services like fraud prevention and compliance support. A key aspect that sets MoonPay apart from its competitors is its commitment to sustainability; it operates as a fully remote and paperless organization and aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 by offsetting emissions and investing in eco-friendly initiatives.

Miami, FloridaHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$631.5MTotal Funding

EARLY_VCCompany Stage

Fintech, CybersecurityIndustries

201-500Employees

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 💪

Risks

Increased competition from DeFi platforms could erode MoonPay's market share.

Cryptocurrency price volatility may lead to unpredictable transaction volumes and revenue.

Emergence of new stablecoins like RLUSD could challenge MoonPay's market position.

Differentiation

MoonPay offers a seamless fiat-to-crypto conversion experience with major payment methods.

The company provides additional services like fraud prevention and compliance support.

MoonPay operates as a fully remote and paperless organization, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030.

Upsides

MoonPay's acquisition of Helio expands its crypto payment capabilities and market reach.

MiCA approval allows MoonPay to expand its offerings across the European Economic Area.

Partnership with Element Wallet enhances access to self-custodial Bitcoin staking solutions.

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