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ONE

Head of Compliance – Risk

ONE

. Support the EMI licence application process with the local Financial Services Authority (MFSA), including preparation and submission of regulatory documentation.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support the EMI licence application process with the local Financial Services Authority (MFSA), including preparation and submission of regulatory documentation.
  • Liaise with regulators and assist in responding to queries, requests for information, and licensing conditions.
  • Ensure the business meets all regulatory requirements for authorization, including governance, internal controls, and compliance frameworks.
  • Design, implement, and maintain the company’s compliance framework, policies, and procedures in line with MFSA, EU Directives, and industry best practices.
  • Provide ongoing advice to senior management on regulatory obligations and compliance risks.
  • Monitor regulatory developments in local jurisdiction and the EU, including updates related to MiCA, and implement necessary changes.
  • Assess risks associated with crypto-asset services, including custody, trading, market abuse, volatility, and technological vulnerabilities.
  • Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments and scenario analyses, including stress testing.
  • Assist in developing risk assessments, including compliance risk registers.
  • Develop and maintain risk registers at both enterprise and functional levels.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Measureable experience in compliance within financial services, fintech, or payments.
  • Experience supporting regulatory licensing processes, preferably for an EMI or similar regulated entity.
  • Strong understanding of EU regulatory frameworks, including PSD2, upcoming PSD3 and PSR frameworks and AML/CFT requirements.
  • Exposure to crypto-assets and knowledge of MiCA is highly desirable.
  • Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field.
  • Professional certifications (e.g., ICA, CAMS, or equivalent) are an advantage.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools
complianceregulatory documentationrisk assessmentsscenario analysesstress testingcompliance risk registersgovernanceinternal controlscrypto-asset servicesregulatory licensing processes
Soft Skills
advice to senior managementcommunication with regulatorsorganizational skills
Certifications
ICACAMS