Crypto.com is seeking an experienced Compliance Officer to lead and strengthen its regulatory compliance framework as defined by MFSA ‘s Chapter 3 of The Financial Institutions Rulebook (section R3-2.7.34 of the FIR/03 Rules applicable to financial institutions issuing electronic money) as well as The Markets in Crypto-Assets Rulebook (section R2-2.4.4. of the rules applicable to entities within scope of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Act.) Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to submit a Personal Questionnaire to the MFSA for fitness and properness assessment.
This is a senior leadership role for a compliance professional who can combine strategic judgement with hands-on execution. You will work closely with the Group Chief Compliance Officer, the local Boards, Legal, Product, Operations, Technology, IT Security, Risk and Finance teams to ensure the business operates within a clear and sustainable regulatory framework.
You will help position Compliance as a trusted partner to the business protecting customers, maintaining regulatory confidence and enabling responsible innovation across Europe.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the firm’s MiCA and EMI compliance strategies and operating model across relevant entities, products and jurisdictions.
Advise the Board and Executive Committee on regulatory risk, remediation, resilience, licensing and compliance priorities.
Manage ongoing engagement with the Malta Financial Services Authority, including weekly requests for information, regulatory reporting and supervisory commitments.
Oversee compliance monitoring, control testing, regulatory changes, issue management, as well as marketing and outsourcing oversight.
Lead the company’s DORA programme, including gap analysis, the register of information, supporting documentation, remediation tracking and company-wide awareness.
Support MiCA and PSD/PSR licence applications in partnership with Legal and cross-functional stakeholders.
Coordinate onsite and desk-based regulatory inspections, including preparation, evidence management, stakeholder coordination and responses to documentation requests from the Authority.
Lead and develop a high-performing Compliance team, fostering independence, accountability and constructive challenge.
Embed compliance by design across product, technology and operational processes.
Requirements
12+ years of regulatory compliance experience in fintech, payments, VASP/CASP, digital assets or comparable regulated financial services.
Strong knowledge of MiCA, EMI, DORA and applicable MFSA requirements.
Experience engaging with European regulators, preferably the MFSA, including RFIs, inspections, licensing or authorisation applications.
Demonstrable experience leading a DORA implementation programme and coordinating regulatory inspections.
Proven ability to lead multi-jurisdictional teams and influence senior stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including regulator- and Board-facing documentation.
High integrity, independent judgement and the confidence to challenge constructively.
Eligibility to satisfy applicable MFSA fit-and-proper and Key Function Holder requirements.
