Compliance Officer, Europe (Relocation to Malta)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the firm’s MiCA and EMI compliance strategies and operating model across relevant entities, products and jurisdictions.
• Advise the Board and Executive Committee on regulatory risk, remediation, resilience, licensing and compliance priorities.
• Manage ongoing engagement with the Malta Financial Services Authority, including weekly requests for information, regulatory reporting and supervisory commitments.
• Oversee compliance monitoring, control testing, regulatory changes, issue management, as well as marketing and outsourcing oversight.
• Lead the company’s DORA programme, including gap analysis, the register of information, supporting documentation, remediation tracking and company-wide awareness.
• Support MiCA and PSD/PSR licence applications in partnership with Legal and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Coordinate onsite and desk-based regulatory inspections, including preparation, evidence management, stakeholder coordination and responses to documentation requests from the Authority.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Compliance team, fostering independence, accountability and constructive challenge.
• Embed compliance by design across product, technology and operational processes.

Requirements

• 12+ years of regulatory compliance experience in fintech, payments, VASP/CASP, digital assets or comparable regulated financial services.
• Strong knowledge of MiCA, EMI, DORA and applicable MFSA requirements.
• Experience engaging with European regulators, preferably the MFSA, including RFIs, inspections, licensing or authorisation applications.
• Demonstrable experience leading a DORA implementation programme and coordinating regulatory inspections.
• Proven ability to lead multi-jurisdictional teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including regulator- and Board-facing documentation.
• High integrity, independent judgement and the confidence to challenge constructively.
• Eligibility to satisfy applicable MFSA fit-and-proper and Key Function Holder requirements.

Life @ Crypto.com

Empowered to think big. Try new opportunities while working with a talented, ambitious and supportive team.

Transformational and proactive working environment. Elevate employees to find thoughtful and innovative solutions.

Growth from within. We help to develop new skill-sets that would impact the shaping of your personal and professional growth.

Work Culture. Our colleagues are some of the best in the industry; we are all here to help and support one another.

One cohesive team. Engage stakeholders to achieve our ultimate goal - Cryptocurrency in every wallet.

Are you ready to kickstart your future with us?

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical insurance package with extended coverage to dependents

Attractive annual leave entitlement including: birthday, work anniversary

Aspire career alternatives through us. Our internal mobility program can offer employees a diverse scope.

Work Perks: crypto.com visa card provided upon joining

Our Crypto.com benefits packages vary depending on region requirements, you can learn more from our talent acquisition team.

About Crypto.com:

Founded in 2016, Crypto.com serves more than 150 million customers and is the world's fastest growing global cryptocurrency platform. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet™. Built on a foundation of security, privacy, and compliance, Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem.

Learn more at https://crypto.com.

Crypto.com is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an environment where opportunities are presented to everyone in a fair and transparent way. Crypto.com values diversity and inclusion, seeking candidates with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills that complement and strengthen our team.

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