Regulatory Compliance Officer

👀 What we are looking for

• Professional qualification from an internationally recognised body (e.g. ICA, ACAMS)
• Deep knowledge of the EU regulatory environment and key financial crime regimes
• Ability to exercise oversight, knowledge and understanding of financial crime and AML policies, procedures and control arrangements in a complex financial operation
• Academic Background: Advanced degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Law, Finance, or Business.
• EMI & Crypto practical knowledge of the French and EU regulatory environment. Knowledge and experience in other EU markets is also welcome!
• Scaling Experience: track record of managing compliance in an entity that operates across multiple EU borders.
• Ability to translate complex legal text into actionable operational workflows for product and engineering teams.
• Native-level fluency in French (for communications, regulatory reporting and legal interpretation) and full professional proficiency in English (for group-level communication and documentation drafting including policies and procedures). Additional EU language, in particular German is welcome!

🧑‍💻 What you’ll be working on

• Regulatory Compliance Framework & Governance
• Maintain, and continuously enhance the Compliance Framework, including policies, procedures, and internal controls, covering all applicable regulations for the entity.
• Implement and oversee the annual Compliance Plan, including compliance monitoring activities and thematic reviews focusing on regulatory outcomes and conduct risk, and management and board-level reporting.
• Identify, assess, and escalate material compliance risks, breaches, or control weaknesses.
• Ensure compliance requirements are embedded into business processes, product governance, customer onboarding, and ongoing operations.
• Regulatory Advisory & Business Support
• Assess and monitor Conduct Risk, ensuring that the firm’s culture and business practices consistently deliver fair outcomes for customers.
• Provide regulatory interpretation, guidance, and practical advice to the business on existing, new, and evolving regulatory requirements and their operational impact.
• Support product development and change initiatives, ensuring that new or significantly modified products, services, and distribution models comply with applicable regulatory obligations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on regulatory matters, compliance risk exposure, and regulatory strategy.
• Provide input for escalations requiring Senior Management approval. Participate in the second line of defence oversight of Financial Crime & AML/CFT Framework.
• Challenge the adequacy and effectiveness of first-line AML/CFT implementation and ensure alignment with regulatory expectations.
• Collaborate with the AML/Financial Crime team to ensure a holistic view of compliance risk for Senior Management.
• Regulatory Engagement & Reporting
• Act as a point of contact for authorities on regulatory compliance matters, together with the CRCO.
• Manage and coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries, including preparation of documentation and follow-up actions.
• Maintain a Regulatory Change Management tracker to ensure all upcoming legislative changes are mapped to internal owners and implemented ahead of deadlines.
• Ensure adequate metrics are provided for Senior Management oversight.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and consistent regulatory reporting within the scope of regulatory compliance responsibilities.
• Training, Awareness & Culture
• Ensure adequate compliance training and awareness programs across the organisation tailored to regulatory developments and risk exposure.
• Ensure staff understand their regulatory responsibilities, applicable policies and procedures, and escalation pathways.
• Continuous Improvement & Monitoring
• Monitor regulatory developments and proactively assess their applicability and impact on the business.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of governance arrangements, compliance methodologies, and reporting frameworks.
• Collaborate with second line of defence colleagues on Risk, Legal, AML, and Permanent Control functions to ensure coherent second-line coverage.

🤑 What you’ll get

• Competitive salary and a stock options sign-on bonus
• The best tech for your job
• 30 days of paid holidays (exc. bank holidays)
• Option to work 100% remotely or come to the office – your choice!
• Ability to work abroad for 4 months a year

Originally posted on Himalayas