Onboarding Specialist (UK)

Wintermute • Full-time • London • 1w ago

About Wintermute

Wintermute is a technology unicorn and one of the leading global players in the digital asset markets. Wintermute is the largest crypto-native algorithmic trading company providing liquidity across all major exchanges and trading platforms. Our OTC desk offers a wide range of spot and derivatives products and supports over 2,000 counterparties across crypto natives and traditional financial institutions. We actively participate in the development of the blockchain ecosystem by being one of the largest players in DeFi as well as our investments arm, partnerships and incubations.

Wintermute was founded in 2017 by trading industry leaders and has successfully navigated multiple crypto industry cycles. Culturally, we combine the best of the two worlds: the technology standards of high-frequency trading firms in traditional markets and the innovative and entrepreneurial culture of technology startups. Read more here.

Nature of the Role

We are looking for an experienced Onboarding Specialist who has in-depth expertise of customer KYC/AML due diligence processes using risk-based approach, and be well versed with both legal entities and individuals onboarding across various jurisdictions. As an Onboarding Specialist you will contribute to both the Operations and Compliance function, where you will be reporting to the MLRO on the oversight of AML/KYC activities.

Key Responsibilities

Onboarding new counterparties in a timely manner
Conduct reviews of counterparties’ documentations, and ensure that information obtained is consistent with the Firm’s AML/CTF procedures
Complete periodic KYC reviews and refresh of onboarding documentations as necessary
Assist in the management, maintenance and review of appropriate onboarding documentations
Complete risk assessments for both new and existing counterparties, identifying any potential AML/CTF concerns and escalating this to the MLRO when necessary
Perform various screenings/checks, including wallet screening, Politically Exposed Persons (PEP), Sanctions and Adverse Media checks
Analyse counterparty data and generate insights for the business development
Work with trading and business operations, product and compliance teams to optimize and automate processes and improve counterparty experience

Other Responsibilities

Investigating and analysing automated transaction monitoring alerts maintained by the Firm to determine whether such transactions may be AML/CTF–related
As part of the broader Compliance team, provide Compliance support as necessary, by assisting with other compliance projects as assigned

Hard Skills Requirements

At least 3+ years of financial crime experience. Experience with Elliptic and/or Chainalysis would be a plus.
Knowledge of UK and EU Anti-Money Laundering Regulations and applicable sanctions regime including but not limited to the UN, EU, OFAC and HMT.
First hand experience running very efficient compliance processes at scale (B2B) including using automation, external tools, etc.
Proven ability to see the bigger picture, commercial strategy, understand new functional areas quickly, have a cross-functional mindset
Strong interest and curiosity in algorithmic trading and decentralized finance

Other Requirements

Owner mentality: you focus on protecting the company from compliance risk while being driven by the best for the company in terms of growth and commercial success
Proven ability to be both a strategic thinker and excellent at execution and being hands-on; drive to do whatever it takes to get things done
Sharing Wintermute culture values: determination/ambition and humility; drive to action, ability to both influence others and listen/ learn from others
Like meritocracy and being ready to be judged by what you deliver (vs pedigree or former experience)
Have an entrepreneurial mindset; prepared to work non-standard working hours as and if required
Like working in the team environment, working from our London office

Wintermute Offer

A unique opportunity to join one of the fastest growing fintech companies globally and to take on personal ownership and accountability.
Very interesting projects in the most dynamic industry: a level of learning and responsibilities that is hard for any law firm or traditional trading company/bank/hedge fund to match.
Great company culture: informal, non-hierarchical, ambitious, highly professional yet dynamic, collaborative, entrepreneurial.