Senior Crypto Compliance Officer
The Opportunity
Our client, a leading global financial markets firm, is seeking an experienced Crypto Compliance professional to lead and develop the compliance framework for its digital assets business. This is a strategic role for a senior compliance professional with strong digital asset regulatory expertise and experience building scalable compliance frameworks in evolving regulatory environments. The successful candidate will act as the primary compliance partner to the digital assets business, advising on expansion initiatives, regulatory strategy, product development, and governance across multiple jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities
Compliance Framework & Governance
Design, implement, and maintain the compliance framework for the firm’s digital assets business
Oversee compliance arrangements across market conduct, surveillance, licensing, and regulatory obligations relating to digital asset activities
Draft and maintain policies, procedures, and controls tailored to digital asset operations
Establish governance and escalation frameworks, including senior management reporting processes
Manage audit and remediation programmes, ensuring timely resolution of identified issues
Build and manage a scalable compliance team supporting digital asset activities
Strategic Advisory & Business Partnership
Serve as lead compliance advisor to the digital assets business on strategic initiatives, new products, and expansion plans
Provide pragmatic advice on regulatory, licensing, and market conduct considerations
Partner closely with business leadership to support growth while maintaining strong risk management standards
Work cross-functionally with international compliance, AML, and legal teams to ensure alignment
Regulatory Engagement
Support interactions with regulators, exchanges, and external stakeholders across relevant jurisdictions
Manage regulatory reviews, examinations, and licensing processes
Monitor evolving digital asset regulation and advise the business on regulatory developments
Candidate Profile
7+ years of compliance experience within financial services
Minimum 2 years in a senior compliance role covering digital assets, crypto, fintech, or emerging financial products
Demonstrated experience building or enhancing compliance frameworks within regulated environments
Strong understanding of digital asset compliance considerations, including AML, transaction monitoring, blockchain analytics, and travel rule implementation
Experience managing regulatory relationships and examinations
International regulatory exposure across multiple jurisdictions is advantageous
ACAMS or similar professional qualification preferred
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