Bahamas, New Providence, Bahamas•Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas
Remote
Senior
Full Time
3 days ago
Requirements
- •Minimum of 12-15 years of progressive experience in senior compliance leadership roles within the financial services industry, (crypto experience a big plus)
- •Proven track record of successfully leading, building, and developing high-performing compliance teams in a regional or multi-jurisdictional capacity.
- •In-depth, expert-level knowledge of the regulatory landscape in the Bahamas (Securities Commission of The Bahamas, DARE Act).
- •Demonstrable experience in effectively managing regulatory relationships, navigating complex examinations, and responding to regulatory inquiries at a senior level.
- •Comprehensive understanding of market compliance, AML/CFT program management, economic sanctions compliance, and consumer protection regulations applicable to financial institutions.
- •Proven ability to provide pragmatic, business-oriented strategic compliance guidance for business expansion, new product development, and technology-driven initiatives.
What You'll Do
- •Serve as a strategic compliance partner to product, trading, technology, and operations teams, enabling compliant growth under the Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges Act (DARE) and related SCB guidance.
- •Translate Bahamian regulatory requirements into practical, scalable controls that support new product launches, market expansion, and operational efficiency.
- •Embed compliance considerations into product design, customer onboarding, custody models, market surveillance, and outsourcing arrangements from inception.
- •Maintain a solutions-oriented mindset, advising the business on compliant alternatives rather than acting as a purely restrictive control function.
- •Provide strategic guidance for new product development and service launches across the Bahamas, ensuring compliant integration and go-to-market strategies, especially for complex financial offerings.
- •Develop, implement, and continuously enhance the comprehensive compliance framework, strategy, and programs for the Bahamas region, ensuring full alignment with global compliance standards and all pertinent regulatory requirements, with a strategic focus on market expansion and new product introduction.
- •Experience interfacing with the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB), including regulatory submissions, ongoing supervisory engagement, and examination readiness.
- •Understanding of cross-border regulatory considerations, including reliance on offshore group functions, outsourcing, and regulatory equivalence or substitution analyses.
- •Ability to assess the regulatory impact of new global standards (e.g., FATF Travel Rule, market integrity expectations) on Bahamian operations.
- •Spearhead regional markets compliance programs and provide expert compliance advice for Bahamas expansion, particularly focusing on derivatives, digital assets, and other innovative financial products.
- •Ensure material compliance issues, regulatory developments, and emerging risk trends are escalated to senior management and, where appropriate, the Board or a designated committee.
- •Work closely with Legal, Risk, Operations, and Technology within a clear governance and three-lines-of-defense framework.
- •Provide clear, defensible compliance opinions to support management decision-making and regulatory engagement.
- •Communicate complex regulatory requirements in clear, business-relevant terms to non-compliance stakeholders.
- •Develop and deliver targeted compliance training that promotes accountability and ownership across the first line.
- •Act as a visible leader in fostering a strong compliance and risk culture aligned with SCB expectations.
- •Experience managing or overseeing compliance functions in an offshore or international operating model, including use of service providers and group-level resources.
- •Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment typical of digital asset markets.
- •Sound judgment, independence, and professionalism, with the confidence to challenge the business constructively when needed.
Benefits
- •Competitive total compensation package
- •L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
- •Various team building programs and company events
- •Wellness and meal allowances
- •Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependents
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