Work from anywhere, impact everywhere
Diversity is at the heart of who we are at Xapo Bank. We’re a fully distributed team of over 140 Xapiens that work remotely from 40+ countries around the world.
Our beginning: A world that enjoys economic freedom and wealth protection, no matter where you live or who is running your country.
To achieve that, we search the world for the best people for the job. We work hard, think globally, and inspire each other to learn and grow. We are committed to changing the way things are done.
Risk is inherent in all of our business activities and managing risk well is the responsibility of every Xapien. Sound risk management enables us to serve our customers and deliver value for our shareholders, and helps make Xapo a great place to work.
Although we are headquartered in Gibraltar, this is a full time, 100% remote position
Work from anywhere!
Position Overview – Please note, this role is based in Gibraltar
Xapo is looking for a Compliance Officer to join our global team, reporting to the Head of Compliance. The Compliance Officer will work as an integral part of our global Compliance team, leveraging the broader organisation and resources to ensure that we maintain an effective compliance monitoring, anti-money laundering and advisory program and meet all of our regulatory compliance obligations. The Compliance officer will be expected to have knowledge and experience in the blockchain and virtual assets space and to be an integral part of the compliance team dealing with Xapo VASP and its regulatory developments into crypto native offerings, and the integration of blockchain based payments to Xapo Bank.
Responsibilities
- Monitoring the regulatory landscape, assessing regulatory change and its impact on Xapo and presenting recommendations to the Regulatory Affairs Committee.
- Conduct compliance reviews and analysis of new regulatory developments and maintain oversight of developments affecting business activities, and disseminating these updates to relevant parties across the business.
- Work with the business and support the delivery of key strategic objectives and bets, including product changes and enhancements.
- Maintain and update Compliance policies and procedures to ensure the implementation of appropriate controls that reflect business needs and regulatory requirements.
- Support the execution of the Compliance monitoring program comprising weekly, monthly and quarterly Compliance reviews.
- Execution of day-to-day operational Compliance activities and working collaboratively with the business to remediate issues identified through testing and support.
- Support the execution of account opening related activities which the Compliance team carries out.
- Independently investigating and acting on matters related to Compliance.
- Providing guidance, advice, and/or training and educational programs, to improve business understanding of related laws and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications and experience
- Experience within regulators, banks, VASPs, investment or complex financial services firms.
- Operational knowledge of running a sound compliance program with an understanding of regulatory requirements for Gibraltar in accordance with global regulatory standards.
- Understanding of blockchain analytics and monitoring tools would be preferable.
- Experience with account opening and processing complex accounts.
- Relevant experience of anti-financial crime controls and processes is preferable.
- Relevant experience in virtual assets compliance and risk monitoring positions
- Ability to build collaborative working relationships with peers, colleagues and with remote based teams with individuals at all levels of the organisation.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to convey complex information in an easily understandable manner.
Other requirements
- A dedicated workspace.
- A reliable internet connection with the fastest speed possible in your area.
- Devices and other essential equipment that meet minimal technical specifications.
- Alignment with Our Values and the Xapo Values-Driven Leadership principles.
Why work for Xapo?
IMPACT GLOBALLY, WORK REMOTELY.
- Shape the Future: Improve lives through cutting-edge technology, work 100% remotely from anywhere in the world.
- Great work-life balance: Build amazing things with a balance of autonomy and collaborative teamwork. Set your own work schedule and make use of a flexible PTO plan when you need to recharge.
- Expect Excellence: Collaborate, learn, and grow with a high-performance team. Learn how you learn best – from books to conferences, you’ll get a yearly budget for your individual learning and development goals.
At Xapo, we prioritize consumer protection and adhere to regulatory requirements by ensuring that all Xapiens are accountable for upholding principles of fair treatment, transparency, and ethical conduct in their interactions with customers and stakeholders.
Xapo Device Policy
Consultants joining Xapo Bank must comply with the Xapo Device Policy, which governs the use of corporate-approved laptops under Corporate-Owned, Personally Purchased Device (reimbursed up to $1,500) or Corporate-Owned, Personally Enabled Device (personal device with enforced security controls).
All devices must meet security requirements, enroll in Xapo’s Mobile Device Management (MDM), and adhere to compliance rules. COPPD devices remain Xapo property with buyback options upon exit. COPED users agree to data control measures, including mandatory corporate data wipes.
Compliance with the Xapo Device Policy is mandatory for all consultants, onboarding will not proceed without adherence to the policy.
