DISCLAIMER: We are only reviewing candidates who have not previously held the statutory compliance role on a VASP licence.

In short:

We are seeking an experienced Chief Risk & Compliance Officer (CRCO) who will also serve as a Board Member of our Netherlands holding entity.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in high-stakes compliance, AML, KYC, privacy, risk management, governance, and has previously served as a board member within a regulated PSP, EMI, crypto company, or financial institution.

Company description:

A fintech company focused on compliant and secure cryptocurrency payments and transaction processing. We offer a complete crypto payment ecosystem that enables our Partners and Clients, sell, and manage digital assets. Over the past 8 years, the company has recorded annual growth, evolving from a local Polish crypto exchange into a fast-expanding provider on the European market.

Key responsibilities:

Risk & Compliance Leadership

• Act as the designated Board Member responsible for compliance, risk, and integrity oversight.
• Serve as the primary contact for DNB, ensuring smooth communication, transparent reporting, and full regulatory alignment.
• Design, implement, and maintain group-wide risk management, compliance, and internal control frameworks.
• Oversee AML/CFT policy implementation, including customer integrity, transaction monitoring, and sanctions screening.
• Establish and maintain the risk register, conduct periodic risk assessments, and provide Board-level reporting.
• Ensure robust governance structures, including policy management, conflicts of interest, and internal controls.

Board Member Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic decision-making and governance of the holding entity.
• Ensure regulatory expectations for Board oversight, integrity, and risk management are met at all times.
• Provide challenge, oversight, and assurance regarding compliance, financial and non-financial risk, privacy, and audit matters.
• Uphold best practices in corporate governance.

Operational Compliance

• Oversee the setup and execution of 2nd line controls, internal audits, and compliance monitoring.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory frameworks: MiCA, Dutch Wwft, PSD2, GDPR, AMLD, and other EU requirements.
• Oversee compliance documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Support onboarding of banking, PSP, and EMIs partners from a risk and compliance perspective.

You might be a fit if you:

Experience as a Board Member / statutory director / policymaker in a regulated organisation. (e.g., crypto VASP, PSP, EMI, bank, financial institution)

Strong background in:

• AML/CFT
• KYC/transaction monitoring
• Risk management (financial & non-financial)
• Privacy / GDPR
• Governance and regulatory reporting

Experience engaging directly with DNB or other EU financial regulators.

Ability to design, implement, and manage compliance & risk frameworks independently.

Excellent English; Dutch is an advantage.

Strong, credible CV showing seniority and regulatory depth.

Previous role in a high-growth fintech, payments company, or compliance consultancy.

Understanding of crypto markets, blockchain ecosystems, and on/off-ramp models.