Middle Risk & Compliance Manager

Role Overview

• Develop and maintain internal compliance policies and frameworks (KYC, sanctions, AML, data privacy, etc.)
• Monitor and implement regulatory changes (e.g., DORA, GDPR, SOC2, MiCA, PSD2, ESMA and SEC guidelines)
• Oversee KYC/KYB checks for affiliate and broker onboarding
• Maintain a risk-based country and partner acceptance matrix
• Liaise with regulators or external auditors where necessary
• Provide internal compliance training and awareness programs
• Conduct and document broker licensing and regulatory due diligence checks, ensuring onboarding only of appropriately authorised and regulated entities
• Maintain a live register of approved brokers and their licensing/authorisation status
• Monitor regulatory changes impacting broker operations across key jurisdictions
• Engage with product and integration teams to ensure broker compliance requirements are fully captured in onboarding and ongoing monitoring processes
• Maintain working knowledge of financial and crypto-specific regulations and regulators, including: UK: FCA, EU: ESMA, EBA, MiCA, DORA, US: SEC, CFTC, FinCEN, OFAC, Global: IOSCO, FATF, MAS, ASIC
• Lead risk assessments and maintain the company’s risk register
• Design and monitor mitigation strategies for operational, regulatory, and reputational risk
• Support business continuity and incident response planning
• Conduct internal audits of risk controls and policies
• Maintain a compliance calendar and ensure adherence to deadlines
• Prepare periodic reports for senior leadership on risk posture and compliance issues
• Escalate significant compliance failures or red flags

Requirements

• Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in compliance, risk management, or internal audit (preferably in fintech, SaaS, crypto, or regulated financial services sectors)
• Solid knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, AML, sanctions regimes, ISO/SOC2, MiCA, PSD2)
• Proven experience in broker oversight, licensing due diligence, and regulatory monitoring
• Familiarity with financial and crypto services regulators across multiple jurisdictions (as listed above)
• Strong understanding of crypto-specific compliance obligations, including MiCA, FATF Travel Rule, Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) regimes, and related regulatory guidance
• Experience in building compliance frameworks from scratch and establishing governance structures
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Professional certifications preferred but not necessary (e.g., ICA, ACAMS, CCEP, CRISC, CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing, ACFCS)

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and a hybrid work format
• Well-equipped offices for focused and collaborative work
• A global, distributed team of 500+ professionals
• Learning, mentorship, and long-term career growth
• Relocation support and private health insurance
• Performance-based bonuses
• TradingView Premium access
• Regular team events and company-wide meetups