Manager of Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)

Blockchain.com is seeking a Manager of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to oversee compliance operations. This role involves implementing effective strategies, streamlining processes, and managing risk in the cryptocurrency and blockchain technology space, reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer.

Overview

Department

Compliance

Job type

Full time

Compensation

Salary not specified

Location

Paris, France, Western Europe

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About Blockchain.com

Blockchain.com is connecting the world to the future of finance. As the most trusted and fastest-growing global crypto company, it helps millions of people worldwide safely access cryptocurrency. Since its inception in 2011, Blockchain.com has earned the trust of over 90 million wallet holders and more than 40 million verified users, facilitating over $1 trillion in crypto transactions.

Blockchain.com is the world's leading software platform for digital assets. Offering the largest production blockchain platform in the world, we share the passion to code, create, and ultimately build an open, accessible and fair financial future, one piece of software at a time.

About the Role

The Manager of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) will oversee the implementation of effective compliance strategies, streamline operational processes, and maintain the highest standards of integrity while managing risk in a fast-evolving regulatory environment for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.

What You Will Do

Oversee the implementation of FIU day-to-day processes, ensuring full adherence to regulatory expectations and aligned with industry best practices.

Maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of compliance operations, including alert volumes, false positive rates, and investigation times. Utilize an in-depth understanding of metrics, reporting, and capacity planning to make informed data-driven decisions.

Develop and deliver dashboards and reports to senior management, regulators, and other stakeholders.

Create and scale operational mechanisms to manage productivity, improve quality, and contribute to best-in-class operational processes.

Develop, implement, and manage risk-based rules to ensure effective monitoring across diverse geographies and product offerings.

Manage vendor relationships that support operational processes including transaction monitoring, screening, blockchain monitoring, etc.

Leverage technology to automate workflows, implement operational efficiencies, and enhance operational scalability as the business grows.

Build and manage a global team of compliance professionals responsible for investigation and filing regulatory reports and supporting other ad-hoc strategic compliance initiatives.

Work closely across the Compliance team with MLROs and the Head of Financial Crimes Compliance, as well as cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Data, Legal, and others.

Provide training, mentorship, and career development opportunities for team members.

Foster a culture of compliance awareness, efficiency, and collaboration

Act as a key liaison with regulators, auditors, and external advisors on transaction monitoring and sanctions compliance.

What You Will Need

Minimum of 5 years of relevant AML experience.

Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and guidance governing AML / CFT, Sanctions / illicit finance and regulatory reporting

Experience managing and implementing operational processes in crypto compliance, including using blockchain monitoring tools

Comfort working in a global environment across time zones

Experience working to drive programmatic and operational efficiencies using data and automation

Ability to successfully manage competing priorities in a fast-paced tech-driven environment

Experience querying databases with SQL or manipulating with data visualization tools

Exceptional communication skills for engaging with regulators, leadership, and cross-functional teams.

Ability to balance regulatory compliance with business growth and innovation.

Compensation & Perks

The opportunity to be a key player and build your career at a rapidly expanding, global technology company in an emerging field

Bonus scheme based on both company and individual performance

Unlimited vacation policy; work hard and take time when you need it.

Apple equipment provided by the company

Hybrid role based in our Paris office, with a mandatory in-office presence four days per week

Work from Anywhere Policies: You can work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 20 days per year.