Our client, a leading wallet-based payment infrastructure provider, is looking to hire a Head of Compliance & Risk to join them.
The Role As Head of Compliance & Risk – Crypto, you will lead the company’s compliance and risk strategy for digital assets, ensuring alignment with Maltese, EU, and global regulations (MiCA, AMLD6, FATF, VASP rules). Acting as a key advisor to the Board and leadership, you will balance regulatory obligations with business innovation, embedding a strong compliance culture as the company expands its crypto services.
Responsibilities: - Define and implement the compliance and risk framework for crypto services, covering AML/CFT, operational and conduct risk, licensing, and regulatory change.
- Act as the main liaison with Maltese and EU regulators, representing the company at senior levels.
- Provide clear reporting and guidance to the Board, senior management, and regulators.
- Build and promote a strong compliance culture, delivering training and enabling innovation within a risk-aware framework.
Requirements: - 10+ years in compliance, legal, or risk in financial services/fintech/crypto, with 3+ in senior leadership.
- Proven expertise in crypto regulation (CASP licensing, MiCA, AMLD6, FATF, MFSA/FIAU).
- Strong track record engaging regulators and leading compliance strategy.
- Excellent leadership, analytical skills, and integrity.