Head of Compliance

Job Description

REQUIREMENTS

• MFSA Approved Status: Prior MFSA Personal Questionnaire (PQ) approval and successful completion of regulatory interviews.
• Regulatory Track Record: Direct experience managing supervisory interactions and engagement with the MFSA.
• Location: Current residency in Malta or an immediate willingness to relocate.

Preferred

• Practical experience with MiCA transitions, CASP / VFA frameworks, crypto-assets, fintech, or payment institutions.
• Proven “builder mentality” with a preference for direct execution in a scale-up environment.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex legacy compliance issues pragmatically.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Regulatory Engagement: Lead and oversee all regulatory matters, including audits, exams, onsite inspection, regulatory reporting, ongoing regulatory dialogue with regulatory agencies, including the MFSA, FIAU, and broadly EU agencies where applicable.
• MiCA & Crypto Oversight: Lead the firm through MiCA licensing and transition processes, ensuring CASP/VFA policies, product features, and operational controls align with EU regulatory standards.
• Governance & Monitoring: Own and execute the compliance program, board reporting, and internal policy registers.
• Remediation & Advisory: Pragmatically resolve legacy compliance issues while delivering commercially minded advice to enable business growth.
• Lean Team Leadership: Guide, mentor, and set standards for a team of 3–4 compliance professionals without reliance on heavy administrative infrastructure.

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