Zamp - Compliance Officer (8-10 yrs)

About Zamp:

We're on a mission to change the way the world does finance.

- The Problem We Are Addressing: Today, finance teams worldwide grapple with challenges of fragmentation, lack of real-time data, and manual repetitive processes.

- These processes are labor-intensive and time-consuming, often preventing focus on more strategic areas that could drive growth and innovation.

- Fragmentation stems across multiple financial partners for banking, payments, credit, and investments - and this multiplies by country for global organizations.

- In addition, it is not uncommon for a mid-market enterprise company to have 25+ point SaaS vendors for various finance processes (e.g. A/P, A/R, Tax, Treasury), most of which don't integrate with each other.

- The need to navigate disparate systems, reconcile data from multiple sources, and manage routine tasks manually not only increases the risk of errors but also limits the teams' ability to provide timely and insightful financial analysis.

The Future of Finance : We strongly believe there's a different way.

A different way for finance teams to operate.

A different way for software to be built.

A different way for the world to work.

We are building for a world where we enable companies to run finance on auto-pilot and scale fearlessly!

We are building a financial platform for the future - one where:

- Connectivity to banks, partners, and systems is in real-time.

- New workflows can be built on the fly through AI, dynamically customized to each user and use case - replacing the need for fragmented, vertical SaaS solutions.

- AI insights are at scale and in real-time, better than BI teams' capability today.

- AI agent bots replace all manual and repetitive work.

This will make finance global, real-time, and intelligent.

It will free up time and resources, and enable more informed decision-making.

It will be magical - and bring back calm and joy to finance teams worldwide.

Join us on this mission to change the way the world does finance!

About the Founder : Amit Jain, our founder, is an IIT Delhi and Stanford graduate with over 20 years of industry experience.

He has held significant roles such as Managing Director at Sequoia Capital and Head of Asia Pacific at Uber.

Amit's vision and leadership are steering Zamp towards a revolutionary future in finance.

About Our Investors : Zamp raised ~$22Mn in our seed funding round from notable investors including Sequoia Capital, Dara Khosrowshahi (CEO, Uber), Tony Xu (CEO, DoorDash), Marcelo Claure (ex-CEO, SoftBank International), and other prominent angel investors.

Their support and belief in our vision underscore our potential to transform the financial technology landscape.

Job Description:

- We are seeking a skilled and experienced MLRO / Compliance Officer.

- The ideal candidate will play a critical role in overseeing and managing the company's anti-money laundering and compliance programs, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements across multiple countries (with a focus on UAE and expanding to other countries such as Poland, Canada, USA).

- The MLRO/ CO will collaborate with cross-functional teams and, external stakeholders, and regulators to uphold a robust compliance framework and mitigate potential financial risks.

Responsibilities:

- As our very first MLRO/CO in UAE, you'll work independently but alongside colleagues across the globe in other functional areas (e.g. sales, partnerships, engineering, product).

- You will work directly with our founder and founders' office to ensure we clear all the compliance requirements to get started and operate in a smooth and compliant manner in a given region.

- Develop and implement comprehensive anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance programs that align with regulatory requirements and best practices in the UAE, Poland, Canada, and other relevant jurisdictions

- Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and external auditors in the UAE, Poland, Canada, and other relevant jurisdictions, ensuring timely and accurate communication and reporting on compliance-related issues.

- Monitor changes in AML and compliance regulations, and provide guidance and recommendations to the executive team to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations.

- Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify potential areas of non-compliance, and implement corrective measures and controls to mitigate financial risks effectively.

- Provide training and guidance to employees on AML and compliance matters, fostering a culture of awareness and accountability throughout the organization.

- Stay informed about global regulatory developments and emerging trends in AML and compliance, leveraging this knowledge to drive continuous improvement and excellence in the company's compliance practices across different countries.

- Assist with the creation, maintenance, and review of policies, procedures, and controls to identify, prevent, mitigate, and manage regulatory risk.

- Assist with the review of marketing promotions, client communications, and website content.

- Update investment and disclosure documentation in line with regulatory, legislative, and business changes.

- Preparation of board and compliance reports.

- Maintain VARA records and all required VARA registers.

- Assist with regulator correspondence and reporting for the VARA.

- Set up the appropriate internal processes and policies for crypto and payment compliance for Zamp e.g. AML, FATF, Travel rule, KYC/KYB, others.

- Ensure Zamp compliance with all regulations and industry standards on payments and transactions.

- Lead conversations with regulators and ensure compliance to all licenses (for payment services and digital assets).

- Investigate breaches and incidents and ensure timely resolution and improvement to control environment

- Manage the complaint handling process, in particular, escalated complaints.

- Manage relationships with key internal and external parties and promote a positive compliance culture.

- Identify and partner with the appropriate partners and tools needed for compliance - and help get onboarded and initiated.

Preferred Qualifications:

- 7+ years' relevant experience in a legal or compliance role with a substantial knowledge of relevant rules and regulations and the day-to-day compliance affairs

- Master's degree in Finance, or a related field.

- A relevant compliance certification is a plus

- UAE VARA/ ADGM Compliance experience is a strong plus.

- Exposure and/or knowledge of cryptocurrency trading and exchanges is a plus

- Relevant professional certifications (RG146 etc.)

- Experience with securities, OTC derivatives, or CFD exposure

- Experience in a compliance role with a focus on anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and global compliance requirements across various jurisdictions

- Proven experience in developing and implementing AML and compliance programs in a complex regulatory environment, within the financial services industry

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders

- A proactive attitude, a strong work ethic, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment

This role may be a good fit if you:

- Love working in a fast-paced, global organisation maintaining close contact with relevant teams across multiple locations.

- Possess excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to provide useful and efficient counsel.

- Are able to communicate with team members across functions effectively and succinctly.

- Are a self-starter, hustler and curious to learn.

- Thrive in ambiguous environments.

Our Culture and Benefits:

- Join us at Zamp, where ideas lead, communication flows openly, and builders are empowered.

- We're transparent and believe in meritocracy.

- Be part of our early team, working closely with the founders, and unleash your creativity.

- We work hard, hustle, and aim to deliver exceptional products and experiences.

Perks:

- Competitive salaries and stock options with substantial potential upside.

- Collaborate with top talent.

- Diverse and inclusive workspace.

- Comprehensive medical insurance for employees, spouses, and children.

- A culture celebrating every victory.

- Continuous learning and skill development opportunities.

- Enjoy good food, games, and a comfortable office environment