Company Description

bitFlyer is a leading, regulated cryptocurrency exchange with offices in Asia, Europe and the US. We are proud that:

• we are one of the first cryptocurrency exchanges with licenses to operate across Europe, the US and Japan combined,
• we are a financial institution licensed by the Luxembourg Ministry of Finance and regulated by the CSSF in Luxembourg, and
• we are the first Luxembourg based company that received the Virtual Asset Service Provider registration with the CSSF We are a fast-growing, dynamic and international team with a passion for virtual currency and blockchain technology. 

Role Description

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic professional to join our Compliance team at bitFlyer Europe in Luxembourg-City.

As Senior Compliance Officer you will work closely with the EU Head of Compliance and the Group Risk and Compliance teams. This is a second line of defence role, and the successful candidate will get the opportunity to collaborate on peculiar projects and product launches in the fast-evolving crypto landscape! The successful candidate will support the Head of Compliance to ensure bitFlyer Europe is able to demonstrate adequate and effective financial crime and consumer protection oversight mechanisms are in place. They will also support the Head of Compliance in performing compliance testing and monitoring to assess that controls in place are in line with applicable laws and regulations.

This is a unique opportunity to work for a leading player at the cutting edge of a fast-growing industry. You will be an instrumental part of this growth story. Many have an opinion about blockchain and crypto, but few really understand it! This is your chance to become an expert in this revolutionary industry! 

Tasks and responsabilities

• Support the EU Head of Compliance in developing, maintaining, and updating policies and procedures in line with best practices and Luxembourg/EU regulatory requirements, ensuring adherence to evolving financial crime and consumer protection standards.
• Proactively identify, escalate and report compliance-related findings in a timely and structured manner, ensuring full compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements. Escalate and report findings where necessary and in a timely manner, complying with all applicable legal requirements.
• Conduct periodic Compliance monitoring and testing to assess the effectiveness and operational execution of policies, procedures and controls across relevant departments.
• Assist the EU Head of Compliance in the preparation, validation and submission of periodic compliance reports to senior management, the Board of Directors, and regulatory authorities.
• Support the Head of Compliance in managing audit and regulatory engagements including but not limited to regulatory inspections, external audits and internal reviews.
• Support the regulatory watch and regulatory impact assessment process.
• Assist in developing and delivering compliance training programs for employees across compliance themes applicable to bitFlyer EU.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all compliance matters, providing expert guidance and advisory support. Be the point of contact on all associated aspects of Financial Crime Compliance and provide guidance where necessary.
• Collaborate with Customer Operations and bitFlyer Global Compliance team to conduct investigations on alerts related to unusual customer behaviour and high-risk transactions. Ensure timely escalation to the Head of Compliance. Work closely with the Head of Compliance to design, refine and implement behavioural and transaction pattern monitoring rules ensuring effectiveness in detecting and mitigating financial crime risks.
• Oversee the calibration and optimization of the sanctions screening tools, ensuring accurate and efficient detection of high-risk alerts while minimizing false positives.
• Play an instrumental role in enhancing and optimizing the Compliance Program at bitFlyer Europe, strengthening the control environment to address the challenges of a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.  

Education

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Audit Economics, International Banking & Finance, Law, or Risk Management.
• Relevant professional certifications (ACAMS, ACFCS, ICA) are a plus.

Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Compliance advisory or Compliance Assurance role within the second line of defence of a regulated financial institution - preferably in banking, electronic money institution (EMI), Payment Institution (PI) or Fintech within Luxembourg or the broader European Economic Area (EEA).
• Strong expertise in financial crime prevention, AML/CFT frameworks, transaction monitoring, sanctions compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with regional and global legal, risk and operations teams to ensure a holistic approach to compliance governance.
• Strong knowledge of the EU and Luxembourg regulatory landscape specifically on financial crime, conduct and consumer protection.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risks, review policies and implement effective controls.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in writing compliance reports and policy documents or risk assessments.

Nice to have

• Prior experience or knowledge of EU DORA, Outsourcing and MiCAR.
• Prior experience in running a compliance monitoring plan within the second line of defence (or an equivalent role within the third line of defence).
• Experience with Blockchain analytics systems and tools.
• Prior experience engaging with Luxembourg authorities.
• Prior knowledge in trade surveillance rules and systems.

Languages

• Required: English, business proficiency.
• Preferred: any other European languages, French being a distinct benefit.

Additional Information

• Due to the nature of our business, the successful candidate will be requested to show a criminal record (n.3) before being hired,
• Applicants need to possess the right to work in Luxembourg.