Compliance Manager and DPO

Ramp Network • Full-time • Dublin, Dublin, Ireland • 4d ago

Join the Web3 revolution at Ramp Network!

👋🏼 A few words about us

At Ramp Network, we provide a powerful fiat <> crypto toolkit that enables anyone - from established brands to blockchain pioneers - to easily onboard their next million users into Web3.

Bridging the gap between today's financial system and the emerging crypto economy is our lifelong mission. Driven by our vision, sense of community, and passion for excellence, we relentlessly work to make this dream come true and bring Web3 to the mainstream.

From day one, our founders have built a purpose-led organisation where a culture of high performance, receptive minds, and collaboration is at the core. If you’re looking to accelerate your career, grow at pace, and have a meaningful impact, you’ll find a home at Ramp Network. We have huge ambitions and want people to join us on our quest to become a world-leading Web3 organisation.

🙌🏼 What you will be doing

We’re looking for a Compliance Manager and DPO based out of our Dublin office, to assist in the design, implementation and monitoring of Ramp Ireland (Swaps) Ltd. AML and Data Protection Compliance programmes.

This is a second line of defence role which will report to the Head of Compliance (Ireland) but work closely with a wide range of teams across the business including Legal, Compliance, Compliance Operations, Support, Product, Commerical and Technology teams.

🧩What you will be working on

AML/Financial Crime

Support the Head of Compliance (Ireland) in the implementation and management of relevant compliance programmes including AML/CFT/Sanctions, EU Travel Rule and regulatory change programmes as applicable.
Proven experience coordinating the timely investigation of suspicious activity and necessary reporting (STRs) filed with an Garda Síochána and the Revenue Commissioners.
Provide timely responses in relation to requests to Law Enforcement agencies.
Support the annual risk assessment of Ramp Irelands ML/CFT risk.
Support the annual review of the AML policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and financial crime prevention.
Support review of training materials and delivery of annual training to employees on compliance-related topics such as AML, Sanctions, AntiBribery and Corruption and EU Travel Rule.
Support second line of defence monitoring of Ramp Ireland AML/ CFT/Sanctions controls.
Support the provision of management information (”MI”) on AML for reporting to Ramp Ireland senior leadership and Board of Directors ensuring awareness of the status of the AML and CTF compliance programmes.
Act as Compliance SME to the business working closely with, and support, key stakeholders in the Commercial, Marketing, Legal, Operations, Compliance Operations, Support and Product teams to drive a culture of financial crime and data protection compliance.

Data Protection

Responsible for monitoring the organisations compliance with EU data privacy requirements and other data protection legislation and for maintaining internal data protection policies, procedures and processes.
Inform and advise the organisation and its employees of their data protection obligations under the GDPR and foster a data protection culture.
Lead Privacy Risk Assessments, manage data subject access requests and data breach responses.
Act as primary point of contact for all internal and external queries and issues.

🤟 What you will bring

The candidate should have demonstrated experience in second line AML compliance and data protection.

Significant Compliance experience in a similar role at a regulated financial institution or crypto asset firm, or in a consultancy or regulator with a focus on AML / STR reporting. Some experience of Data Protection/Privacy experience ideally.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law or related field.
Certifications in Compliance (e.g. ACOI LCI, CFPC, CFRCP or equivalent) or working towards.
Certifications in Data Protection (e.g. CDPO or IAPP CIPP/E) or working towards beneficial.
Excellent knowledge of Irish AML regulatory requirements as they relate to a registered virtual asset service provider (VASP).
Good knowledge of national and European data protection laws and practices and understanding of the GDPR.
Highly collaborative and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with a variety of cross-functional global stakeholders.
Highest level of professionalism and integrity with the ability to handle information with discretion as appropriate.
Ability to communicate effectively to senior management with strong attention to detail.
Self-starter and ability to act independently.
Fluent in English; any additional language abilities are a plus (we operate globally!).
Genuine enthusiasm and curiosity about fintech and crypto.
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and systems.
Willing and able to travel internationally.

⚙️Our toolkit:

Google Workspace, Slack, ClickUp and Notion

🤝Our interview process

Discovery interview with People Lead UK & Ireland
Short written assignment
Technical interview with Head of Compliance (Ireland)
Technical interview with Country Compliance Officers
Final interviews with C-Suite members

💸 Competitive salary

Equity package: share in our success
Zero-fee crypto purchases via on-ramp!

🧠 Development & wellbeing

28+ days holidays
Health insurance
Dedicated time off for yearly health check-ups
Self-development and conference budget
Internal workshops and activities supporting growth and mental health

🏢 Great working environment

Modern and comfy office in Dublin
Hybrid working (we expect you to come in 3 days a week)
The best laptops and kit to work on
Internal Tech meetups on-site & online
Team socials funded by us

💚 Our Culture

We are fueled by a strong sense of community, purpose, and the drive to build a sustainable business. Together, we nurture a culture of high performance, low egos, receptive minds, and collaboration. We provide space for ambition, trust and empowerment to allow you to be your best self.

Our culture has been founder-driven from the start, it is defined by our shared values and behaviours, which are distinctly Ramp Network and represent the organisation that we have built. This is our recipe for success that we all believe in…this is how we will win!

👉Check out this short video to learn more about Life working at Ramp Network

Diversity and Inclusivity Statement

At Ramp Network, inclusivity and equality are core to our mission, and we strive to embed these values in every aspect of our operations. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters innovation, collaboration, and success.

One of our core values, Radically Inclusive, is enacted daily. We create a space of belonging and support, fostering a tightly-knit team that embraces diversity in all its forms. Being different isn’t just welcomed; it unites us and gives us our edge. We give space for all peculiarities, nerdiness, and quirkiness!

We are proud of the progress we have made as a fast-growing start-up, but we recognize that our journey is ongoing. We look forward to evolving our diversity, equity, and inclusion practices further in 2025 and beyond, creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.