The Compliance Officer will play a key role in shaping and enhancing the compliance capabilities of Yirifi’s risk and compliance Platform. This external-focused role is ideal for someone with a strong background in banking, anti-money laundering (AML), combating the financing of terrorism (CFT), and regulatory compliance, who is eager to embrace innovative technologies and learn about crypto and digital assets. Success will be measured by the ability to design practical, effective compliance solutions, collaborate with external stakeholders, and adapt traditional compliance frameworks to a cutting-edge platform.

Responsibilities and Deliverables

Platform Capability Development

• Collaborate with internal teams to design and build compliance features that address key challenges in AML, CFT, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop workflows and tools to simplify due diligence, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting processes.
• Contribute to defining platform capabilities that align with global regulatory expectations and client requirements.

Compliance Advisory and Insights

• Leverage banking and regulatory compliance expertise to provide insights into best practices, frameworks, and workflows.
• Stay informed about global compliance developments and translate them into actionable platform features or enhancements.

​External Client Engagement

• Act as a key contact for external stakeholders, including financial institutions, regulators, and partners, to align platform capabilities with real-world compliance needs.
• Collaborate with clients to gather requirements, refine solutions, and demonstrate the platform’s value in meeting regulatory obligations.

Learning and Adaptation

• Quickly learn and adapt to the nuances of crypto and digital assets, integrating these insights into platform capabilities.
• Partner with technology teams to bridge the gap between traditional compliance approaches and innovative tech solutions.

Regulatory Alignment and Best Practices

• Ensure platform capabilities align with global regulatory frameworks, including FATF guidelines, AML/CFT standards, and local regulations.
• Collaborate with risk experts to design integrated solutions that address both risk and compliance needs effectively.

Thought Leadership and Collaboration

• Represent Yirifi at industry forums, conferences, and webinars, sharing insights on the intersection of compliance, technology, and digital assets.
• Contribute to thought leadership content, such as blogs, whitepapers, and case studies, to demonstrate platform expertise.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Platform Capabilities: Deliver high-impact compliance features aligned with client and regulatory requirements.
• Client Engagement: Successfully onboard and collaborate with at least 3 major institutional clients or partners in the first year.
• Learning and Integration: Demonstrate strong understanding and application of digital asset compliance within the first six months.
• Regulatory Alignment: Ensure platform features align with relevant AML/CFT and regulatory standards.
• Thought Leadership: Represent Yirifi in at least 2 industry events or contribute to thought leadership content quarterly.

Compliance Background:

• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and best practices in banking or financial services.

Technology Interest:

• Demonstrated interest in innovative technologies and a willingness to learn about digital assets and crypto compliance.
• Familiarity with compliance tools and platforms is a plus.

External Engagement:

• Proven ability to engage with clients, regulators, or external partners in a professional and impactful manner.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:
• Strong ability to assess compliance risks and develop practical, technology-enabled solutions.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex compliance topics clearly.
• Collaborative and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Eager to learn and apply new concepts in a dynamic industry.
• Proactive, resourceful, and results-oriented.

• 5+ years of experience in AML, CFT, regulatory compliance, or related roles within financial institutions or regulatory bodies.