About the company
Coins is the most established crypto brand in The Philippines and has gained the trust of more than 18 million users. Through the easy-to-use mobile app, users can buy and sell a variety of different cryptocurrencies and access a wide range of financial services. Coins is fully regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and is the first ever crypto-based company in Asia to hold both Virtual Currency and Electronic Money Issuer licenses from a central bank.
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
📍External Onboardings: Run the partners integration process, in order to maintain the required infrastructure to deliver our services consistently, at a competitive price and with the desired breadth of scope. 📍Internal Onboarding & Due Diligence (KYC/KYB): Execute end-to-end onboarding processes for retail users and corporate clients (Institutional/B2B). Perform detailed verification of documentation, corporate structures, and Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs). 📍Background Checks & Screening: Conduct in-depth background checks and screening against global sanctions lists (OFAC, UN, EU), PEPs (Politically Exposed Persons), and adverse media, utilizing specialized compliance tools. 📍Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD): Lead investigations for high-risk customers or complex corporate structures, preparing risk assessment reports for senior management approval. 📍Policy & SOP Development: Assist in the creation, review, and maintenance of AML/CFT (Anti-Money Laundering / Combating the Financing of Terrorism) policies, KYC/KYB Manuals, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring alignment with Brazilian legislation (e.g., Lei 9.613/98, Circular BCB 3.978) and global standards. 📍Audit & Monitoring: Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, sampling, and process evidences. Monitor the effectiveness of onboarding controls and recommend improvements to the Compliance Officer. 📍Regulatory Alignment: Stay updated on local and international regulatory changes (BACEN, CVM, COAF) to ensure the continuous adaptation of our verification processes.
Qualifications and Requirements
📍Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related fields. 📍Experience: 2+ years of experience in Compliance, AML/CFT, or Risk Management, specifically within Financial Institutions, Payment Institutions (IPs), Fintechs, or Crypto/VASPs. Technical Skills: 📍Deep knowledge of KYC (Know Your Customer) and KYB (Know Your Business) flows. 📍Experience with background check tools and watchlists (e.g., World-Check, LexisNexis, Neoway, upLexis, etc.). 📍Ability to draft clear, technical policies and SOPs. 📍Languages: Advanced English / Native or Fluent Portuguese. 📍Soft Skills: Analytical mindset, organized worker , extreme attention to detail, and high ethical standards.
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