MLRO & Compliance Officer
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Malta
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Legal
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant AML experience.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a compliance role, preferably within the financial services or cryptocurrency sectors.
- Strong regulatory compliance focus with the ability to manage complex compliance issues effectively.
- Familiarity with GoAML and Chainalysis (or similar cryptocurrency tracing software) is a plus.
- Experience in the Maltese AML/CFT Framework working with the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and the Prevention of Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism Regulations (PMLR), as well as th
- Prior experience in a leading financial institution, crypto asset service provider or payment service provider
- Comfort working in a global environment across time zones
- Experience working to drive programmatic and operational efficiencies using data and automation
- Ability to successfully manage competing priorities in a fast-paced tech-driven environment
- Exceptional communication skills for engaging with regulators, leadership, and cross-functional teams.
- Ability to balance regulatory compliance with business growth and innovation.
Full description
Blockchain is connecting the world to the future of finance. As the most trusted and fastest-growing global crypto company, it helps millions of people worldwide safely access cryptocurrency. Since its inception in 2011, Blockchain has earned the trust of over 90 million wallet holders and more than 40 million verified users, facilitating over $1 trillion in crypto transactions.
We are looking for an outstanding compliance professional to join our fast-growing team as the MLRO & Compliance Officer for our Malta business. This role, reporting to the Global Head of Financial Crimes Compliance, will be responsible for overseeing Anti-Financial Crime and Compliance operations for the European business.
Role:
The MLRO & Compliance Officer will oversee the MiCA licence, engage positively with the MFSA and FIAU, and maintain the highest standards of integrity while managing risk in a fast-evolving regulatory environment for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- MLRO
- Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s AML/CTF policies and procedures in accordance with the PMLA, the PMLR’s, as well as the FIAU Implementing Procedures, and other relevant regulations.
- Submit Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and Cash Transaction Reports (CTRs) to FIAU within the required timelines.
- Work with management and staff to ensure that the business implements and maintains suitable systems and controls to meet the AML/CTF requirements.
- Lead the preparation and coordination of responses to requests submitted by regulatory authorities.
- Maintain records of internal and external reports, take subsequent action and maintain records of reasons for submission / non-submission.
- Liaise with law enforcement agencies and respond to requests and inquiries.
- Act as a central contact point with the relevant AML regulators.
- Receive and investigate internal suspicious reports and report external suspicious activity.
- Liaise and collaborate with other teams to prepare data required for the submission of reports requested by regulators.
- Ensure compliance with local law and regulations introduced by Maltese authorities.
- Maintain and implement an AML/CTF training programme and ensure that relevant employees are adequately trained.
- Periodic reporting to the Board and Country Head, including status updates on the AML/CTF risks, controls, and any gaps to be addressed.
- Respond to information requests from regulators, law enforcement agencies, and FIAU.