Compliance Officer

As a Compliance Officer at Hex Trust, your key responsibilities include conducting AML/CFT reviews, advising stakeholders on compliance obligations, and collaborating with the VP of Compliance to enhance governance frameworks. You'll also implement and review compliance policies, maintain regulatory registers, and lead various compliance-related projects.

To qualify for the Compliance Officer role at Hex Trust, candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or Law, along with a Compliance Professional Designation (like ICA or CAMS). Additionally, candidates should possess at least 5 years of relevant compliance experience within a financial institution or regulated entity.

Essential skills for a Compliance Officer at Hex Trust include strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to think critically, analytical mindset, meticulous attention to detail, and proficiency in spoken and written English. Familiarity with virtual assets and experience using AML tools like Chainalysis or Elliptics are also advantageous.

Hex Trust is dedicated to the professional growth of its employees, offering extensive learning and development opportunities. As a Compliance Officer, you'll have access to resources and training that enhance your skills and knowledge, equipping you to excel in the ever-evolving blockchain and crypto industry.

At Hex Trust, Compliance Officers benefit from a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong emphasis on the H.E.X. culture—Heart, Empowerment, and Xcellence—employees enjoy fun office spaces and opportunities for team bonding through regular company events.

In answering this question, focus on specific AML/KYC regulations you've worked with, detailing examples of how you've implemented compliance processes. Highlight your understanding of the regulatory landscape and your analytical approach to monitoring compliance.

Discuss the resources you utilize, such as industry publications, professional associations, and networking events. Emphasize your proactive approach to staying informed and how this enables you to adapt quickly to regulatory changes at Hex Trust.

Provide a detailed account of a specific compliance challenge, the steps you took to investigate it, and the resolution process. Focus on your analytical skills, decision-making abilities, and how you collaborated with team members to ensure the issue was effectively addressed.

Refer to specific AML tools you have experience with, such as Chainalysis or SumSub. Additionally, explain how you utilized these tools to enhance compliance monitoring and reporting processes in your previous roles.

Outline your strategies for prioritization, such as using a task management system or regularly assessing deadlines. Explain how you balance immediate compliance needs with long-term regulatory obligations to ensure both are met effectively.

Describe your collaborative approach, ensuring you understand the stakeholders’ business objectives while guiding them on compliance requirements. Emphasize the importance of clear communication and building relationships to foster a compliance-oriented culture.

Share an example highlighting a situation where you identified a need for new policies, the research and analysis you conducted, and the process of engaging stakeholders to ensure buy-in. Discuss the impact of the new policies on the organization.

Discuss the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape and the difficulties in keeping pace while ensuring compliance within the framework. Highlight your strategies for navigating these challenges, such as continuous education and engagement with regulatory bodies.

Emphasize the importance of tailored training programs that consider different learning styles. Discuss how you evaluate training effectiveness through assessments and feedback, and your commitment to continually improving training resources.

Share your passion for maintaining ethical standards in the rapidly evolving blockchain industry. Explain your belief in the potential of decentralized markets and your desire to contribute positively to the organization's compliance framework.