Key Responsibilities:

• Act as deputy to the Chief Compliance Officer, providing leadership and decision-making support across the compliance function.

• Oversee compliance activities across multiple jurisdictions and regulated entities.

• Conduct reviews of existing compliance frameworks, policies, procedures, and controls.

• Identify regulatory and operational compliance risks and implement remediation plans.

• Lead or support licensing projects, regulator interactions, inspections, and remediation programmes.

• Develop and enhance compliance policies, control frameworks, and risk management processes.

• Partner with Sales, Legal, Operations, Product, Fraud, and Customer Support teams to embed effective compliance practices.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to compliance team members.

• Present compliance updates and recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

• Monitor and implement regulatory developments affecting the business.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of senior AML and compliance experience within regulated cryptocurrency, fintech, payments, or financial services environments.

• Strong knowledge of European AML/CFT regulations, including AMLD, AMLR, MiCA, Travel Rule, and related requirements.

• Experience engaging directly with regulators, audits, inspections, licensing projects, or regulatory remediation programmes.

• Demonstrated success building or significantly improving compliance frameworks, policies, and control environments.

• Previous leadership experience managing, mentoring, or acting as deputy to senior compliance leadership.

• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to influence executive teams and business functions constructively.

• Experience operating across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory environments.

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Exposure to global regulatory frameworks including the UK, Australia, North America, or other international markets.

• Knowledge of DORA, PSD2, or financial crime advisory practices.

• Hands-on experience using blockchain analytics and KYT solutions such as Chainalysis, Elliptic, or TRM Labs.

• Professional certifications including CAMS, ICA, CGSS, or equivalent credentials.

Ideal Candidate:

• Strategic and commercially aware, balancing regulatory requirements with business objectives.

• Confident operating with a high degree of autonomy and accountability.

• Comfortable representing the compliance function internally and externally.

• Calm and decisive when navigating complex regulatory situations.

• Collaborative and influential, viewed as a trusted business partner rather than a blocker.

• Passionate about building scalable compliance frameworks that enable sustainable growth.

Success Measures:

• Strengthened compliance frameworks and improved operational effectiveness.

• Successful delivery of regulatory and licensing initiatives.

• Increased audit readiness and reduced compliance risk exposure.

• Enhanced collaboration between Compliance and business functions.

• Recognised as a trusted deputy capable of leading the compliance function when required.