Cryptocurrency Compliance Consultant

Cryptocurrency consultant is a professional who guides clients towards successful, compliant cryptocurrency transactions and practices across accounting and tax functions. They protect their clients from illegal and unethical crypto practices.

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$50,000 - $150,000+

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Education Varies

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Stephen Sargeant
Cryptocurrency Compliance Consultant

I was born, raised and have only worked in Toronto, Canada. I started off in the financial services and transitioned into the paralegal field. I always felt that although I had knowledge, it was difficult to be included in conversations or have my ideas heard, because I wasn’t a “lawyer”. I got into Compliance, specifically in cryptocurrency, because seniority or position (although important), didn’t hold as much weight as knowledge.

I could read more literature, attend more events and connect with more thought leaders and my career trajectory would be based on merit and subject matter expertise, not whether or not I went to law school. My goals is to get more professionals to transition from traditional financial services positions and enter web3 confident and being able to market their transferable skills.

Educational background
Paralegal

What are your daily roles and responsibilities?
– Work with International Law Enforcement and investigate cases where cryptocurrency may be used for financial crime
– Investigate transaction activity of our clients to ensure there is no illicit activity and protect the consumer’s interest
– Facilitate trainings and educational programs on the areas of financial crime compliance in the cryptocurrency sector
– Create content for professionals looking to transition into cryptocurrency and blockchain\

What advice would you give to the 15-18 year old version of yourself?Do What You Want. Not What Your Parents Think You Should Do, Not What All Your Friends Are Doing, Not What People Say You Would Be Good At. Simply, Do What You Want In Your Gut.

5 years ago I didn’t know what Compliance was, nor did I care to know. I just kept on following my passions, I wasn’t scared to change course or completely change industries and I just kept on progressing moving forward and trusting my gut. I’m still evolving as I write this, as I’m not going to focus on becoming a content creator instead of just a compliance consultant. There is no wrong. As long as you feel good about what you are doing, keep going.