Legal Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer (MiCA)

About Us:

We are dedicated to making crypto easy and accessible for everyone. Our unique product offerings, including the European Cryptonow Brokerage Platform and Crypto Voucher Cards, have positioned us as pioneers in the industry since 2017. Cryptonow obtained the MiCAR licence by the FMA (Financial Market Authority), ensuring compliance with the highest EU regulatory standards. With offices in Austria and Switzerland — right in the heart of "Crypto Valley" — we are looking for an experienced C#.NET Developer to help build and scale the systems powering our brokerage and voucher card platforms.

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Regulatory & Compliance Affairs Manager to own our MiCA license end-to-end, lead our AML function, and help mature our governance framework as we scale. This is a hands-on role for someone who is equally comfortable in a regulatory meeting, drafting a policy, and managing a team.

Key Responsibilities:MiCA License Management

• Own and maintain our existing MiCA license, ensuring ongoing compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Act as the primary point of contact for the regulator (FMA) on all license-related matters
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on regulatory filings, interpretations, and license conditions
• Monitor regulatory developments (MiCA, DORA related EU/national guidance) and assess impact on the business
• Prepare and submit required regulatory reports, notifications, and disclosures

AML Oversight

• Manage and oversee the AML team, ensuring the AML/CFT framework is effective and up to date
• Ensure ongoing compliance with AML obligations (KYC, transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, risk assessments)
• Act as or work closely with the Money Laundering Officer (AMLO and Deputy AMLO)
• Liaise with the FMA and other authorities on AML-related matters

Governance

• Drive improvements to the company's governance structure, policies, and internal control framework
• Support the design and implementation of committees, reporting lines, and escalation processes appropriate for a regulated entity
• Ensure documentation (policies, procedures, org charts) reflects actual practice and regulatory expectations
• Support internal and external audits, as well as regulatory reviews/inspections

Legal Oversight – Gift Card Business

• Manage the legal and regulatory aspects of the gift card business line
• Assess licensing/e-money/payment services implications and coordinate with external counsel as needed
• Review contracts, terms & conditions, and partner agreements relevant to this business

Additional Responsibilities