Role in brief
Karta.io seeks a Head of Compliance to establish and manage compliance operations focused on AML/KYC in their FinTech platform. This role is ideal for experienced compliance professionals with a strong background in risk management and transaction monitoring.
About the role
Karta.io is a FinTech company that offers virtual cards and crypto infrastructure, allowing users to fund cards from any crypto wallet. The company has a distributed team of over 45 members and emphasizes a non-micromanagement culture. The Head of Compliance will play a critical role in developing compliance processes to ensure regulatory adherence.
In this position, you will be responsible for building AML/KYC processes, analyzing suspicious activities, and collaborating with banks and regulators. Success in this role requires a proactive approach to compliance in uncertain conditions and a deep understanding of financial regulations, especially in the crypto space.
Skills that matter here
- AML/KYC: This role involves building and managing AML/KYC processes essential for compliance in the FinTech sector.
- Risk assessment: The position requires designing risk logic and transaction monitoring to mitigate potential fraud.
- Payment flows: A solid understanding of payment flows is necessary for effective compliance and collaboration with banks and payment providers.
Who this role suits
- Candidates with 5-8+ years of experience in compliance and risk management.
- Individuals who have successfully built or transformed compliance systems from scratch.
- Professionals comfortable working in uncertain conditions and taking ownership of compliance initiatives.
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 role is fully remote but requires availability in GMT+3 to GMT+8 time zones.
What seniority level is this position?
This is a head-level position, requiring significant experience in compliance.
How do I apply?
Interested candidates can apply through the Karta.io website.
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