Head of Compliance

FinTech, Crypto & Payments

💰 Compensation: from €7,000, discussed individually with the candidate

📍 Work format: remote, but mandatory presence in the EU, or readiness for relocation

💳 About the company

We are an international fintech platform operating in the field of crypto and fiat payments, digital assets, and payment infrastructure.

We are looking for a Head of Compliance who will take charge of managing the Compliance function, controlling regulatory risks and financial crime risks, as well as helping the company scale its products and enter new markets. 🌍

🔵 Key tasks:

🔹 Development and evolution of the Compliance system: policies, procedures, internal controls, and compliance strategy.

🔹 Control of compliance with AML/CTF, KYC/KYB, sanctions legislation, and regulation of crypto-assets and payment services.

🔹 Management of EDD processes, transaction monitoring, identification of suspicious activity, and escalation of relevant cases.

🔹 Risk assessment related to crypto/fiat payments, digital assets, wallets, custodial services, settlements, and payment providers.

🔹 Participation in licensing, regulatory checks, and audits, interaction with regulators and banking partners.

🔹 Development and implementation of controls for high-risk merchants, including iGaming and betting.

🔹 Conducting due diligence of banks, PSPs, EMI/PI providers, and technological partners.

🔹 Building an internal reporting system, escalation procedures, and employee training.

🔹 Interaction with Legal, Product, Finance, and Operations teams, company management, and external consultants in various jurisdictions.

🔵 Our expectations:

🔹 Practical experience in Compliance in the areas of FinTech, Crypto, Payments, PSP, EMI/PI, or digital assets.

🔹 Deep understanding of AML/CTF, KYC/KYB, sanctions control, transaction monitoring, and a risk-based approach.

🔹 Experience in building and implementing compliance processes, policies, and internal controls, preferably from scratch.

🔹 Understanding of European financial regulation, payment services, and MiCA/CASP requirements, where applicable.

🔹 Experience with cross-border operations, crypto/fiat payments, licensing, regulatory audits, or interaction with regulators.

🔹 Understanding of requirements of European banks and payment providers for onboarding and verification of clients and partners.

🔹 Experience in risk management in high-risk business models and interaction with external consultants.

🔹 Strong analytical skills and ability to balance regulatory requirements with business goals.

🔹 Professional certifications in AML, financial crime, or Compliance will be an advantage.