Compliance Associate

GalaxyOne is seeking a Compliance Associate to join the Compliance team. In this role, you’ll report to the Head of Compliance and assist across multiple Compliance workstreams, collaborating with the Client Services team on KYC, KYB, transaction monitoring, and fraud cases. Candidates must be in either eastern or central time zone to qualify.

Overview

Department

Compliance

Job type

Full time

Compensation

Salary not specified

Location

United States, North America

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About Galaxy

Galaxy is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, delivering solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence. We believe that blockchain and digital asset innovation will transform how value moves through the world – and we’re building the products and services to make that future a reality.

Our institutional digital assets platform spans trading, investment banking, asset management, staking, self-custody, and tokenization technology. We also invest in and operate cutting-edge data center infrastructure to power AI and high-performance computing, addressing the growing demand for scalable energy and compute in the U.S.

We work at the intersection of finance and technology, helping institutions, startups, and developers navigate a digitally native economy. Led by CEO and Founder Michael Novogratz, our team blends deep crypto expertise with institutional experience and a shared commitment to shaping the future of Web3 and AI.

Galaxy is headquartered in New York City, with offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

To learn more about our businesses and products, visit www.galaxy.com.

What You’ll Do

Oversee the Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) processes, ensuring customer identification and due diligence procedures are compliant with regulations.

Implement and review Know Your Business protocols for business customers, ensuring the proper vetting of company structures, owners, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Review and monitor transactions for suspicious activity, ensuring all transactions comply with AML policies and regulatory guidelines.

Develop and maintain fraud detection systems, identify potential fraud risks, investigate suspicious activity, and recommend remediation actions.

Assist in conducting Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) audits, ensuring adherence to regulations and preparing timely reports for management and regulatory bodies.

Continuously evaluate and update compliance policies and procedures to align with regulatory changes and industry best practices.

Manage relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring they adhere to compliance requirements and conducting periodic risk assessments.

Assist in managing and tracking the application, renewal, and maintenance of all required licenses and registrations, ensuring ongoing compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Review marketing materials and campaigns to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, preventing misleading claims or non-compliant promotions.

Review, track, and report on escalated customer complaints to relevant partners and regulators.

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree

5+ years of experience in Compliance or Operations role at a regulated financial institution or FinTech

Specific experience in BSA/AML

Experience with licensing and registration requirements, specifically MTLs and State Lending Licenses

Experience with Banking and Securities regulations

Experience using Thomson Reuters CLEAR, Plaid

Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including internal teams, parent companies, and external partners.

Familiarity with various financial products, including banking, equities, cryptocurrency, private placements, etc.

Bonus Points

A Series 24 license

Prior experience working in a startup, fast paced environment.

Experience with NACHA ACH rules and compliance.

Interested/experienced in cryptocurrency.

Familiarity with and willingness to leverage AI tooling

What We Offer

Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus

Fully remote work schedule

Flexible Time Off (i.e. unlimited paid vacation days)

Company paid Holidays (11)

Company paid sick leave

Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents

3% 401(k) company contribution

Generous paid Parental Leave

Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace

Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry

Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues

Employee Resource Groups