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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.\nWe 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.\nRole:\nThe 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.\nWHAT YOU WILL DO:\nMLRO\nDevelop, 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.\nSubmit Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and Cash Transaction Reports (CTRs) to FIAU within the required timelines.\nWork with management and staff to ensure that the business implements and maintains suitable systems and controls to meet the AML/CTF requirements.\nLead the preparation and coordination of responses to requests submitted by regulatory authorities.\nMaintain records of internal and external reports, take subsequent action and maintain records of reasons for submission / non-submission.\nLiaise with law enforcement agencies and respond to requests and inquiries.\nAct as a central contact point with the relevant AML regulators.\nReceive and investigate internal suspicious reports and report external suspicious activity.\nLiaise and collaborate with other teams to prepare data required for the submission of reports requested by regulators.\nEnsure compliance with local law and regulations introduced by Maltese authorities.\nMaintain and implement an AML/CTF training programme and ensure that relevant employees are adequately trained.\nPeriodic reporting to the Board and Country Head, including status updates on the AML/CTF risks, controls, and any gaps to be addressed.\nRespond to information requests from regulators, law enforcement agencies, and FIAU.\nCollaborate with internal teams (legal, compliance, risk, and operations) to enhance AML controls.\nAdvise senior management on AML compliance risks and recommend mitigating measures.\nPerform any other duties and responsibilities required to ensure that the business is compliant with applicable AML/CTF regulations.\nAny other MLRO and compliance-related duties as mandated by law or required by the business from time to time.\nCompliance Officer \nEnsure compliance with all European laws and regulations, including MiCA, the Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2), relevant Maltese laws and regulations, and any other cryptocurrency-related legislation that may be enacted from time to time.\nKeep up to date with all relevant regulatory changes in the European and Maltese markets and evolving best practices, and conduct gap and business impact analyses of these changes.\nMonitor, analyse and interpret proposed regulatory changes, participate in public consultation processes, solicit and collate feedback from various departments, and compile comments for submission on behalf of the business during the public consultation process.\nProvide advice and guidance on proposed legislation and regulations, and how they may affect business operations, both locally and internationally.\nIdentify, evaluate and test the adequacy and effectiveness of compliance controls.\nDevelop the compliance monitoring plan and execute compliance monitoring reviews within defined timeframes.\nIdentify and manage internal compliance operational controls, and carry out regular independent reviews as required.\nIdentify, highlight, and manage regulatory risks, findings, and recommendations, whether internal or from independent reviews.\nAssisting with ad hoc projects, including policy drafting and reviews, ad hoc compliance submissions and/ or regulator requests.\nPrepare compliance audit data by compiling and analysing internal information.\nInternal and external stakeholder engagements at an operational and Board level, including liaising with regulatory authorities.\nDevelop and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities and stay abreast of changes in the regulatory environment and best practices.\nWHAT YOU WILL NEED:\nMinimum of 10 years of relevant AML experience.\nMinimum 3 years of experience in a compliance role, preferably within the financial services or cryptocurrency sectors.\nStrong regulatory compliance focus with the ability to manage complex compliance issues effectively.\nFamiliarity with GoAML and Chainalysis (or similar cryptocurrency tracing software) is a plus.\nExperience 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 the FIAU Implementing Procedures. Experience in MiCA is also highly desirable.\nPrior experience in a leading financial institution, crypto asset service provider or payment service provider\nComfort working in a global environment across time zones\nExperience working to drive programmatic and operational efficiencies using data and automation\nAbility to successfully manage competing priorities in a fast-paced tech-driven environment\nExceptional communication skills for engaging with regulators, leadership, and cross-functional teams.\nAbility to balance regulatory compliance with business growth and innovation.\nCOMPENSATION & PERKS\nUnlimited vacation policy; work hard and take time when you need it.\nUnlimited books policy; order the technical resources you need or simply pick something up from our company library.\nApple equipment.\nLearning and development opportunities in other areas than AML in the future.\nFull-time salary based on experience and meaningful equity in an industry-leading company.\nRole based in our Malta office, with a mandatory in-office presence four days per week\nBlockchain is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, and apprenticeship. Blockchain makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.\nThe personal data you provide will be used by Blockchain to process your application. 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