Securities Compliance Representative

Join our small, fiery team on our mission to create open access to building wealth.   Shakepay is one of the fastest growing startups in Canada. We've grown 10x in the last year. 2% of Canadians use Shakepay. We're building something really special. We need true believers to join our team. We're looking for ambitious professionals with a thirst for knowledge that are interested in working with the most exciting financial innovation ever created: Bitcoin.   Bitcoin is important because it enables wealth to be stored with a person without need for a third party. Its fundamental use-case as a store of value with a predictable monetary policy is having profound implications on freeing people into financial sovereignty.  Securities Compliance Representative  We are entering a new age for financial services. Legacy banking products are built on lacklustre and lazy workmanship while new experiences are crafted with heart and care.  You will play an important role helping to develop, implement and oversee the ongoing compliance obligations that apply to Crypto-asset Trading Platforms under securities laws.

You will:

• Coordinate with stakeholders to develop and implement compliance controls
• Assist with the ongoing monitoring and oversight of relevant obligations to ensure compliance with internal compliance standards
• Document the completion of the various oversight processes as required within the vendor solution
• Prepare and update crypto asset statements, risk disclosure statements and related documentation
• Help with the drafting of updates to the Policies and Procedures Manual (PPM)
• Research industry best practices in relation to applicable laws
• Deliver training and guidance as needed 
• Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as requested

Nice to have:

• 2+ years of experience in a compliance role preferably within the securities industry
• Experience with developing compliance procedures and related controls
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional areas
• Willingness to grow within your role and within the company
• Basic prior knowledge or some familiarity with Bitcoin

What you get :

• Potentially life-changing stock options: we believe everyone at Shakepay should have the financial upside for building a generational company
• Remote-friendly work environment: work from anywhere in Canada. If you're in Montreal, you can work from the office
• Generous vacation time: we think time off is essential, and highly encourage it
• Personal development: we're here to help you define and hit your personal career goals so that you can get where you want to be
• Continued learning: every Shaker gets a yearly budget to spend on learning
• Employer-covered group insurance: health, dental, paramedical, disability and travel coverage to ensure you're at your best
• Get paid in Bitcoin: choose to take a percentage of your salary in the hardest, soundest money the world has ever known
• A collaborative and friendly team: we succeed together and we have fun doing it
• MacBook: company-issued laptop to make sure you're doing your best work
• Equipment stipend: every Shaker receives a stipend to use toward setting up their home office

About Shakepay

Shakepay helps Canadians buy and sell bitcoin and pay their friends. We offer web and mobile apps that make it easy for Canadians to buy bitcoin in minutes with Interac e-Transfer. Shakepay is the fastest-growing bitcoin platform in Canada. At Shakepay we're committed to promoting and celebrating diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background and life experience. If you want to be a part of something momentous then we're excited to hear from you. Please note that while all of our roles are remote, we are a Canadian company and will not be sponsoring visas for this position. You must be eligible to work in Canada to be selected.