About the company
Auros is a leading cryptocurrency market making and high-frequency trading firm operating across all major venues and instruments. A 24/7/365 business, it possesses a world-class team of trading and engineering talent across 15 geographies globally, combining remote work and physical offices in Hong Kong and New York. Auros is one of the largest participants in cryptocurrency markets, generating daily notional turnover in the billions of dollars. Their long-standing technological heritage combines a systematic approach with sophisticated pricing models and state-of-the-art execution capabilities, regularly iterating to ensure robust, reliable trading performance. Their partnership-based approach to external liquidity provision has rapidly established them as a go-to market maker for token projects.
Job Summary
Responsibilities:
šManage Know Your Business (KYB) and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations in the crypto industry šReview, draft, and negotiate various contracts, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), service agreements, and commercial contracts šProvide legal support and coverage for our Northern Hemisphere team, addressing time-sensitive matters across different time zones šProvide advice on crypto-related regulations and emerging legal issues in the digital asset space šAssist in developing and implementing internal legal policies and procedures šCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and technology, to address legal concerns and mitigate risks šMonitor and analyse regulatory developments in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry šSupport the company's compliance efforts with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) regulations
Our ideal candidate will have:
šLaw degree from a reputable institution š2-5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably gained in a multi-national organisation, trading, or financial services sectors šExperience with KYC/KYB processes and compliance requirements in the financial services industry šExcellent contract drafting and negotiation skills šStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities šAbility to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment šExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal šGood initiative and personal resilience to manage the ups and downs of fast paced deal teams
