The Compliance Manager will be a key team member reporting to Ethena’s General Counsel supporting both the Operations and Legal teams. This role will be critical to Ethena’s compliance obligations to our key strategic partners in regulated markets, as well as our own regulatory licences and general internal risk processes and procedures. You’ll be responsible for onboarding processes as well as transaction monitoring and investigation processes, and you will develop & enhancing them as we scale. The Compliance Manager will be a process oriented professional who takes ownership of the day to day compliance operations at Ethena and demonstrates the awareness needed to ensure Ethena’s compliance with relevant standards.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Legal & Operations teams, driving improvements in a variety of operational processes, particularly in compliance.
• Design and implement streamlined processes for onboarding users, along with ongoing compliance policies that are both efficient and comprehensive.
• Work with teams across disciplines to develop and implement internal policies and processes required for compliance with licensing requirements (e.g., MiCA) in conjunction with existing, dedicated compliance teams.
• Drive external compliance requests, such as onboarding and KYB requirements from partners, as well as implement and lead compliance checks / vendor due diligence on potential partners. Monitor third-party relationships for compliance risks as they may emerge.
• Work with external service providers to conduct relevant diligence and analyses to determine whether gaps in certain compliance initiatives exist, and design/implement strategies to mitigate.
• Inform and support the rest of the company (e.g. marketing and product teams) to ensure consistency and compliance with applicable laws, and regulations across our products, marketing, policies and practices.
• Keep up to date with relevant compliance standards and regulations across key jurisdictions we work in, using this knowledge to inform your work.

What We’re Looking For

• In-depth understanding of financial regulations, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT), Know Your Customer (KYC), and data privacy laws.
• Familiarity with the regulatory landscape for digital assets, cryptocurrencies, and stablecoins at local, national, and international levels (e.g., FATF guidelines, EU MiCA, SEC regulations, etc.).
• Experience in conducting risk assessments and implementing effective internal controls to prevent and detect potential violations.
• Expertise in creating, implementing, and overseeing robust AML/CFT compliance programs.
• Knowledge of conducting internal audits, identifying compliance gaps, and taking corrective actions.

$120,000 – $150,000 a year

Join a forward-thinking, crypto-native company with a mission to revolutionize decentralized finance.

Work alongside a passionate and innovative team that values collaboration and creativity.

Enjoy a flexible, remote-friendly work environment with opportunities for growth and learning.

If you subscribe to the mission of separating the dollar from the state, then we want to hear from you!

We look forward to receiving your application and will be in touch after having a chance to review.

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