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 3-6 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.