Head of Compliance (PCF

Kraken Digital Asset Exchange

Responsibility for PESL’s ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements including the CASP license; Develop and maintain CBI relationships built on trust

Posted 7/17/2026Verified active Jul 25, 2026, 12:36 AMfull-timeRemote • 🇮🇪 IrelandSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Candidates should emphasize extensive experience in regulatory compliance within the financial services sector, particularly in crypto exchanges or payments firms. Highlight the ability to develop and implement compliance policies, manage relationships with regulators, and leverage technology for operational efficiencies.

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Senior Compliance ExperienceRegulatory ComplianceRelationship Management with RegulatorsCompliance Risk ManagementExecutive Presence

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Hard Skills

Regulatory ComplianceAML RegulationsMiCA ComplianceCJA and CASP RegistrationsCompliance Monitoring Programme

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingProactive Problem SolvingInfluential CommunicationRisk AnalysisNavigating Ambiguity

Tools & Technologies

Automation ToolsCompliance Management SystemsRegulatory Reporting SoftwareRisk Management FrameworksOperational Efficiency Tools

Industry Keywords

Crypto ExchangePayments FirmMiFiD Investment FirmMTFEU Financial Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsibility for PESL’s ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements including the CASP license
Develop and maintain CBI relationships built on trust
Oversee the implementation of new regulatory requirements as they arise including AMLR (Regulation (EU) 2024/1624), and manage horizon scanning
Work closely with the CCO, the PESL CEO and colleagues on initiatives to ensure close alignment on products, services and risk management
Partner with the business to bring to market products and services quickly
Implement operational efficiencies deploying an automate everything mindset
Provide compliance advisory support and guidance to the PESL Board on new and existing regulations, operational performance, and compliance with policies and procedures
Oversee the Compliance Monitoring Programme
Develop, implement and operationalise policies and procedures to comply with MiCA, AMLR, AML and other relevant regulations
Prepare license application documents to extend products and services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant senior Compliance experience in a previous managerial position at a regulated crypto exchange or payments firm, MiFiD investment firm, MTF or bank
Demonstrated success in leveraging technology including automation to scale regulatory compliance
Experience implementing markets and traditional finance rules in the EU
Experience managing relationships with regulators
Executive presence including the ability to exercise significant influence on PESL’s conduct, and confidence presenting to execs and BODs
Experience in relation to the CJA and CASP registrations
Experience managing complex, global compliance projects
Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze risk and apply sound judgment in a timely manner
Practical knowledge of compliance risk management techniques
Proactive, strategic, comfortable with navigating ambiguity