Role in brief
Karta.io is a FinTech platform looking for a Head of Compliance to establish compliance operations focused on AML and KYC. Candidates with extensive compliance experience and a strong understanding of risk management should apply.
About the role
Karta.io operates as a FinTech platform offering virtual cards and crypto infrastructure, facilitating transactions in over 150 geographies. The team values autonomy and has been functioning for over three years with a distributed workforce of more than 45 individuals.
In this role, the Head of Compliance will be responsible for developing and overseeing AML, KYC, and transaction monitoring processes. Success will involve building a robust compliance framework, investigating suspicious activities, and collaborating with financial partners and regulators.
Skills that matter here
- AML: This role requires building and overseeing AML processes to ensure regulatory compliance.
- KYC: The Head of Compliance will implement KYC procedures to verify customer identities.
- risk management: Experience in risk management is crucial for assessing and mitigating compliance risks.
- transaction monitoring: The role involves designing transaction monitoring systems to detect suspicious activities.
- compliance: A deep understanding of compliance regulations is necessary to build effective systems.
Who this role suits
- A professional with 5-8 years of experience in compliance, particularly in AML and risk management.
- Someone who has previously built or transformed compliance systems from the ground up.
- An individual comfortable working independently and making decisions in uncertain environments.
- A candidate who is proficient in English and understands payment and crypto flows.
From the employer
Responsibilities
- Build AML/KYC/KYB/CTF processes and transaction monitoring
- Investigate 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?
The position is fully remote but candidates must be in GMT+3 to GMT+8 time zones.
What level of seniority is this role?
This is a head-level position requiring significant experience in compliance.
How do I apply?
Interested candidates can apply through Karta.io's website.
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