Elliptic

Director, EMEA Policy and Regulatory Affairs

Elliptic

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Serve as the primary subject matter expert on financial crime compliance and digital asset regulation across EMEA
  • Provide strategic advisory services to internal teams and external clients on regulatory compliance and policy matters
  • Develop and deliver authoritative content, including whitepapers, blog posts, regulatory updates, and industry/market analysis
  • Build and maintain your professional profile through speaking engagements, social media presence, and industry networking
  • Conduct client meetings, training sessions, and regulatory briefings in London and across EMEA
  • Collaborate with product teams to provide expert guidance on compliance features and regulatory requirements
  • Monitor regulatory developments across jurisdictions and provide strategic analysis for clients and internal teams
  • Take ownership of key compliance initiatives and drive outcomes that support business objectives
  • Support sales processes with regulatory and compliance expertise during client engagements
  • Contribute to cross-functional projects that enhance our compliance capabilities and thought leadership

Requirements

  • Deep financial crime expertise: Substantial experience in anti-money laundering, sanctions compliance, and financial crime investigation
  • Regulatory policy background: Experience working with or for regulatory bodies, understanding policy development and implementation
  • Digital asset knowledge: Strong understanding of blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, and DeFi protocols with focus on compliance challenges
  • Content creation skills: Proven ability to create compelling, authoritative content for diverse audiences
  • Collaborative mindset: Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including fellow subject matter experts, to deliver integrated insights and solutions for institutional clients
  • Strong communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain complex topics clearly
  • Outcome-focused mindset: Track record of taking ownership and delivering measurable results
  • Client-facing experience: Comfortable presenting to senior executives and regulatory officials
  • Industry credibility: Recognized expertise and professional network in financial crime and digital asset compliance
  • Subject matter expertise: Recognized as an expert in financial crime compliance with ability to provide authoritative guidance
  • UK location: Based in London with willingness to travel and work from our London office regularly
  • Market Infrastructure and Functioning: In-depth knowledge of trading venues, market participants, clearing and settlement systems, and the regulatory frameworks that support stable and efficient markets.
  • Policy Development and Implementation: Proven track record of shaping and implementing regulatory policies that support market integrity, efficiency, investor confidence, and financial innovation.
  • Bonus Points for:
  • Experience with stablecoins, RWA tokenization and their regulatory frameworks
  • Previous consulting or advisory experience in financial services
  • Technical understanding of blockchain analytics and compliance tools
  • Advanced degree in law, compliance, or related field
  • Multilingual capabilities
  • Professional qualifications in compliance, legal, or financial crime (e.g., CAMS, ICA certifications)
  • Experience as a regulator, in fintech or digital asset advisory roles