About us:
Avara is a group of software development companies that build open-source, blockchain-based software for the Web3 world. With a mission to reinvent our modern paradigms in the realm of finance, social media networking and beyond, we are focused on building revolutionary products and protocols that will reinvent the ways we communicate, our financial systems, and our cultural norms. United with one clear goal, Avara is determined to build a future for users that provides them with better control over their finances, data, and social experiences. Avara's vision is to build a people-powered internet that benefits all.
Our culture:
Having cultivated a thriving, collaborative culture, our team is kind, welcoming and passionate about what we are building. We celebrate differences and seek to develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool from all over the world.
Job Summary:
We are looking for a Risk and Compliance Analyst to join our growing Risk & Compliance team. You will be responsible for helping to ensure that we comply with all applicable laws and regulations relevant to our regulated business in Ireland and the UK. The role requires an understanding of the legal and regulatory environment for crypto-asset service providers and payments companies, as well as a keen eye for identifying and mitigating enterprise risks.
Avara builds innovative products leveraging blockchain technologies. Avara's suite includes the Aave Protocol, along with the native stablecoin GHO, Lens, an open social network, and Family, a design-first mobile crypto wallet. Avara's vision is to build a people-powered internet that benefits all.
Responsibilities:
Maintain robust risk and compliance policies, procedures, and frameworks in line with our legal and regulatory obligations and industry best practice.
Assist with completion of the Compliance Assurance Testing Plan, including but not limited to tasks related to maintaining the regulatory reporting calendar; performing monitoring and testing reviews to assess the effectiveness of existing controls and processes; and preparing monthly and ad hoc management information reports for the Boards of Directors.
Conduct risk assessments and work closely with cross-functional leaders to help identify, mitigate, and manage enterprise risks across the business.
Act as an escalation point to the first line of defence teams, including to the Financial Crime team and the Customer Support team.
Partner cross-functionally to drive the appropriate execution of compliance requirements across the organisation.
Provide guidance and support to other team members.
Assist with external audits and the timely resolution of identified issues.
Conduct risk and compliance training and awareness programs for team members across the organisation.
Stay up to date with industry developments and changes to the regulatory landscape including in respect of MiCAR.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, law, or a related field.
Proven experience in a risk or compliance role within a financial services organisation, consultancy firm, or regulator.
Experience of both payments and crypto-assets is highly preferred.
Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to identify and communicate complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, as well as to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.