Compliance Analyst (Crypto & Virtual Assets)

Key Responsibilities

• Token Assessment: Review virtual asset documentation (white papers, disclosures, technical analysis, and tokenomics) and prepare assessments in line with MiCA requirements and internal compliance standards.
• Risk Monitoring: Support ongoing monitoring of supported tokens, focusing on liquidity risks, concentration risks, blockchain alerts, and risk-rating updates.
• Market Integrity: Analyze and investigate potential market abuse and market manipulation alerts.
• Policy & Controls: Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating internal policies, procedures, and controls; identify regulatory gaps and propose operational improvements.
• Regulatory Reporting: Support the preparation of notifications to relevant financial authorities regarding new services, significant changes, and outsourcing updates.
• Product Advisory: Conduct internal reviews of product flows (e.g., wallet flows, pay-ins/pay-outs) to ensure regulatory compliance across customer journeys.
• Compliance Framework: Ensure new products/services align with international standards such as MiCA, PSD2, DORA, AMLD, and the Travel Rule.
• Third-Party Due Diligence: Conduct risk assessments (TPRA) and due diligence on service providers, counterparties, and relevant third parties.
• Compliance Testing: Execute routine controls testing as part of the broader Compliance Monitoring Program (CMP).

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience as a Compliance Analyst specifically within the cryptocurrency or digital asset sector.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of virtual assets and blockchain technology is mandatory.
• Regulatory Exposure: Proven experience working in a regulated financial environment; familiarity with MiCA and EBA/ESMA guidance is highly preferred.
• Global Background: Experience working within an international company and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Mindset: Strong capacity to work under pressure and manage shifting priorities effectively.
• Professionalism: Proven track record in a similar compliance-focused position.