Chief Compliance Officer
🚀 Chief Compliance Officer - Crypto Exchange (EMEA Region)
Location: Paris or London
Industry: Crypto / Digital Assets / FinTech
Type: Full-time | Executive Leadership
About the Opportunity:
We're working with a fast-scaling regulated crypto exchange platform operating globally. As the regulatory landscape for digital assets continues to evolve, our client is seeking a Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to lead their EMEA compliance function and ensure the business remains ahead of regulatory expectations.
This is a pivotal leadership role for a seasoned compliance professional who thrives in dynamic environments and understands the nuances of crypto regulation across multiple jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Strategy
- Head up the compliance function, managing a growing team and setting strategic direction.
- Build and scale a comprehensive compliance framework tailored to digital assets and crypto operations.
- Regulatory Engagement
- Stay ahead of global regulatory developments, particularly across EMEA, and ensure proactive alignment.
- Manage relationships with regulators and oversee all external reporting obligations.
- Operational Excellence
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and controls to meet regulatory standards.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Risk, and Operations to embed compliance into business processes.
- Product & Innovation Support
- Advise on compliance implications for new products and services within the crypto ecosystem.
- Lead regulatory audits and ensure timely, accurate responses to inquiries.
- Culture & Training
- Champion a culture of compliance through training, awareness, and best practices across the organization.
Candidate Profile:
- Experience & Expertise
- 10+ years in compliance, regulatory affairs, or risk management within financial services, fintech, or crypto.
- Strong familiarity with regulatory frameworks governing digital assets, including AML/KYC and financial crime prevention.
- Experience engaging with regulators in EMEA.
- Skills & Attributes
- Strategic mindset with the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments.
- Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
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