Compliance Manager

Optimism is a Collective of companies, communities and citizens working together to build a more equitable internet. Our vision for this citizen-governed network: a composable, unified constellation of blockchains that can support internet-level activity; powered by the MIT-licensed open source OP Stack.

To date, the Optimism Collective is defined by its focus on scaling Ethereum and funding public goods. We’ve processed hundreds of millions of transactions and are responsible for the largest ongoing public goods funding program in existence.

The Optimism Foundation is looking for a Compliance Manager to join our Legal team. You will be responsible for the entire Compliance function, including overseeing the Optimism Collective’s KYC/AML process and shaping its overall compliance approach.

What are the role responsibilities?

• Managing the KYC process for grants made by the Optimism Collective, including conducting enhanced due diligence and periodic reviews, and working with, and managing, vendors.
• Helping implement internal policies and monitoring and documenting compliance issues that might arise.
• Working cross-functionally with teams across the Optimism Collective to address compliance related issues.
• Identifying procedural inefficiencies and helping develop and drive process improvements, including implementing proactive solutions to prevent recurring questions.
• Whatever else the job demands. Optimism is a scrappy startup in a changing, competitive, global ecosystem. No two days are the same and constant adaptation is key.
  
  

What skills do you bring?

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in a compliance role (ideally in fintech, financial services, or a money services business); 2+ years of experience in crypto / web 3.
• Strong knowledge of economic sanctions and BSA/AML/OFAC/FinCEN requirements and regulations.
• Knowledge of crypto / web3 industry.
• Self-starter, problem solver, project manager, and collaborator.
• Ability to work independently and work with team members of all levels in a fast-paced organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
• ACAMS crypto certification for KYC strongly preferred.
  
  

[Interview Process]

Step 1: Recruiter Screen (25 mins)

Step 2: Hiring Manager Screen (45 mins)

Step 3: Interview Panel (30 min convos w/ 3 add'l team members)

Step 4: Convo w/ General Counsel @ the Optimism Foundation (30 mins)

Step 5: Convo w/ Executive Director @ the Optimism Foundation (30 mins)

What You'll Like About Us

• We take care of our employees. Competitive compensation, fully paid medical, dental, and vision, and a 401K match.
• We take pride in the accomplishments of our teammates and support each other in doing the best work of our careers.
• Our team is a diverse group of people from varied backgrounds. We cherish our eclecticism and consider it a great strength.
• We’re fully remote, deeply engaged, highly skilled, and like to have fun.
• We think long-term. Our founders have been scaling Ethereum since 2015.