Director of Crypto Compliance

About Futu US Inc.:

Futu US Inc. stands at the forefront of financial services, housing two SEC registered broker-dealers alongside a cryptocurrency brokerage — all operating under the reputable wing of Futu Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: FUTU).   

Our core mission revolves around innovating the investing landscape through a digitized brokerage and wealth management platform that's designed to elevate the investment experience.   

Here's a closer look at our key entities:     

• Futu Clearing Inc.: An SEC registered FINRA member dedicated to delivering top-tier clearing and execution services globally.
• Moomoo Financial Inc.: As an SEC registered FINRA member, we provide retail investors access to both U.S. and Asian securities markets, ensuring your investment journey is backed by expertise.
• Moomoo Technology Inc.: Offering a data-rich trading platform, we provide unparalleled insights and tools to enhance your trading strategies. Note that this entity is not a licensed broker-dealer. 

For deeper insights into our entities and affiliates, explore futuclearing.com or moomoo.com/us to discover the future of investing with confidence and innovation.

Director of Crypto Compliance

Office Location: Jersey City, NJ

About the Team & Role:

As the Director of Crypto Compliance, you will lead AML transaction monitoring and investigations, ensuring adherence to US money transmitter laws and regulatory requirements. With a strong background in financial services and crypto, you will oversee compliance operations, manage regulatory engagements, and mentor a global team. This role is ideal for a strategic leader with a passion for crypto, strong analytical skills, and the ability to navigate complex compliance challenges.

This role must be based at the office locations specified in the job description, in line with our in-office work philosophy. Remote work is not available for this position. For more details about our in-office approach and expectations, please reach out to the recruiter.

What You’ll Do:

• The successful candidate will have prior AML transaction monitoring and investigations experience in the financial services and cryptocurrency industries
• 8+ years’ experience in conducting AML related account activity analysis, due-diligence, and investigations in a financial services institution and cryptocurrency with at least 5 years leadership experience
• Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the crypto industry
• Experience and knowledge of relevant US money transmitter laws and requirements (AML/CFT, sanctions, consumer protection, privacy, state & federal reporting) and managing regulatory engagements
• Strong leadership, people management, and cross-functional skills
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
• Self-motivated, critical thinker and adept at working independently and in a dispersed team environment covering multiple and varied tasks
• Strong writing, analytical and communications skills
• Must be able to execute tasks within tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to work effectively with colleagues across regions and business units
• Prior experience working in a global environment
• Prior experience working in the crypto industry
• Familiarity with commonly used transaction monitoring & reporting tool(s), such as Chainalysis, Elliptic, Notabene and Actimize
• Relevant industry certifications, e.g., CAMS

What You Bring:

• Lead strategic direction, training and advisory support with regards to Compliance in the USA
• Develop and maintain robust compliance policies, procedures, controls, and frameworks
• Plan for, monitor, and assess compliance with laws, regulations and policies and similar types of regulation regionally
• Be responsible for Moomoo’s existing money transmitter/virtual asset licenses and assist with new license applications