Role in brief
Karta.io is looking for a Head Of Compliance to develop comprehensive compliance operations focused on AML/KYC and transaction monitoring. This role is ideal for professionals with extensive experience in compliance and risk management within FinTech.
About the role
Karta.io is a FinTech platform that offers virtual cards and crypto infrastructure. They are seeking a Head Of Compliance to establish and oversee compliance processes, particularly around AML and KYC, to ensure adherence to regulations while supporting their growth in various markets.
The successful candidate will work in a fully remote environment with a distributed team. They will be responsible for analyzing suspicious activities, developing risk assessments, and collaborating with banks and crypto partners to maintain compliance standards.
Skills that matter here
- AML: This role requires building AML processes to prevent money laundering.
- KYC: The Head Of Compliance will establish KYC procedures to verify customer identities.
- risk management: Risk management expertise is crucial for assessing and mitigating compliance risks.
- transaction monitoring: The role involves developing transaction monitoring systems to detect fraudulent activities.
Who this role suits
- A professional with 5-8 years of experience in compliance and risk management.
- Someone who has successfully built or transformed compliance systems in the past.
- An individual comfortable taking ownership and making decisions in uncertain situations.
- A candidate with strong communication skills and proficiency in English.
From the employer
Responsibilities
- Build AML/KYC/KYB/CTF processes and transaction monitoring
- Analyze suspicious activity/fraud/chargebacks/abuse cases
- Work with banks, PSPs, crypto partners, and regulators
- Conduct sanctions screening (OFAC/EU/UK) and risk assessment
- Participate in launching new markets and products
- Work with Sumsub/Onfido, Chainalysis/TRM Labs/Elliptic
Requirements
- 5–8+ years in Compliance / AML / risk
- Built or transformed a compliance system from scratch
- Designed risk logic and transaction monitoring
- Deep understanding of AML/KYC/KYB/sanctions (WW/EU/UK)
- Understanding of payment flows (cards/PSP) and basic crypto flows
- Experience working with banks and payment providers
- Comfortable taking ownership in uncertain conditions
- English from B2+
Conditions
- Format: fully remote, GMT+3—GMT+8
- Payment: market-level, in USDT or $ — to be discussed in the meeting
Questions about this role
What is the remote policy?
This position is fully remote, with working hours aligned to GMT+3 to GMT+8.
What level of experience is required?
Candidates should have 5-8 years of experience in Compliance, AML, or risk management.
How do I apply?
Interested candidates can apply through the Karta.io website.
✓ Apply here in a minute. Your application and answers go straight to the hiring person, so you never land in a spam pile.