Bitstack
FinTech
InternalControlOfficer
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“Internal Control Officer at Bitstack. Skills: AML/CFT compliance, Internal control, Risk management. Run 2nd-level control program. Design permanent controls”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4-6 years AML/CFT compliance, 4-6 years internal control, 4-6 years risk experience, Solid hands-on AML/CFT framework knowledge, Experience operating in 2nd line of defense role, Fluent in French, Fluent in English
Nice to Have
Experience in a bank, Experience in EMI, Experience in crypto/fintech, Experience in regulatory body, Familiarity with French regulatory landscape, Familiarity with MiCA
What You'll Do.
Run 2nd-level control program
Design permanent controls
Execute permanent controls
Oversee 1st-line controls
Document control findings
Identify control gaps
Push remediation plans to closure
Maintain AML/CFT risk mapping
Update AML/CFT risk mapping
Map risks tied to partners
Map risks tied to vendors
Produce regulatory deliverables
Contribute to internal risk committees
Support reporting to leadership
Support reporting to supervisory body
Partner with operational teams
Strengthen controls at every level
Co-develop AML/CFT training
Run AML/CFT training sessions
Help new joiners get up to speed
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional player; Partner with operational teams; Work with Head of Risk & Compliance
Full Job Description
ABOUT BITSTACK It all started with an idea in 2021. Initially built to democratize Bitcoin in France, Bitstack has gone from a simple product that invests spare change in bitcoin, to a crypto-native bank bringing a better way to save, spend, and grow money to our 300K+ users. We want to rebuild finance from the ground up to empower people to achieve financial freedom by participating in a more open and inclusive financial system. We’re a small, ambitious team of operators. We believe in moving fast, sweating the details, and creating products people truly love. At Bitstack, you’ll have the opportunity to shape not just our products, but the culture and practices of our entire organization. Bitstack is backed by YC, leading VCs like 13books Capital, Stillmark, Serena, and many more. We are building a product our users love and we are just getting started! THE ROLE Bitstack is a licensed CASP under MiCA and an AMF-registered entity. Our compliance framework isn't a checkbox, it's a competitive advantage. As we grow, we need someone to make sure our AML/CFT controls are airtight, evolving, and battle-tested. You'll work directly with our Head of Risk & Compliance to run our 2nd-level control program and be the person who connects the dots between risk, operations, and regulators. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING - Running our 2nd-level control program Design and execute permanent controls that verify our AML/CFT framework is working in practice. You'll oversee how 1st-line teams carry out their own controls, document findings, identify gaps, and push remediation plans all the way to closure. - Keeping our risk mapping sharp Work alongside the Head of Risk & Compliance to maintain and update our AML/CFT risk mapping annually : covering clients, products, distribution channels and geographies. You'll also map risks tied to our key partners and vendors, including Xpollens and our custodians. - Owning regulatory deliverables Be the person who produces solid, well-documented inputs for
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