Regulatory Compliance Manager, Malta

About the role

This role focuses on maintaining regulatory compliance for Crypto.com's operations in Malta. The manager will be responsible for enhancing the compliance monitoring program, developing and reviewing policies to align with legislative requirements, and assessing existing procedures. A key aspect of the work involves supporting both internal and external regulatory audits, coordinating responses, and managing remediation actions.

The position requires continuous monitoring of regulatory developments and communicating updates across the business. The manager will also assist in preparing compliance reports, collaborating with other departments for data collection, and providing guidance to staff on regulatory requirements. Maintaining accurate and auditable documentation for all compliance activities is essential.

Success in this role means effectively navigating the regulatory landscape for financial services and fintech, particularly within the cryptocurrency space. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work independently, distill complex regulatory information, and apply it to business operations. Strong communication and organizational skills are critical for managing priorities and deadlines within a dynamic environment.

The salary for this position ranges from $125,000 to $285,000 USD annually.

Skills that matter here

• Regulatory Compliance: This role requires a thorough understanding of compliance principles and practices within financial services.
• AML/CFT regulations: The manager must be knowledgeable about anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism regulations.
• compliance monitoring: The position involves conducting and enhancing programs for monitoring compliance activities.
• digital assets and fintech products: Knowledge of these areas is preferred for understanding the company's specific industry context.
• research, interpretation, and critical analysis: These skills are necessary for understanding regulatory guidance and its impact on the business.
• written and verbal communication: Advanced and persuasive communication skills are needed for guidance, reporting, and collaboration.

Who this role suits

• Someone with at least three years of experience in a legal or regulatory compliance role within a regulated financial institution.
• An individual who can independently assess regulatory guidance and apply it to business operations, distinguishing between requirements and best practices.
• A professional who is highly organized, capable of managing multiple tasks, and balancing priorities effectively.
• A person with experience interacting with local regulators and hands-on experience in compliance monitoring and testing.

From the employer

• Conduct compliance monitoring activities and enhance the Compliance Monitoring Program;
• Develop, update, and review policies in accordance with legislative, regulatory, and administrative requirements;
• Assess existing policies and procedures to ensure alignment with current regulations and the Company s strategic priorities;
• Support internal and external regulatory audits, including the coordination of responses and remediation actions;
• Monitor developments in the regulatory environment and ensure timely communication of relevant updates across the business;
• Assist in the preparation and compilation of various compliance reports and management information;
• Collaborate with other departments to gather data for regulatory reporting and ensure timely submission;
• Provide guidance to management and staff regarding regulatory requirements and necessary compliance actions;
• Maintain documentation integrity and ensure all compliance activities are properly recorded and auditable;
• Perform ad-hoc duties and support other compliance-related tasks as required.

• Minimum three years of experience in a legal or regulatory compliance role within a regulated financial institution, experience in virtual financial assets (cryptocurrency) will be considered an asset;
• A thorough understanding of the Regulatory Compliance and AML/CFT regulations within the financial services/ fintech industry;
• Ability to distill and discern important information from regulatory guidance, statutes and regulations, audit findings, and other documents and determine how it impacts the business;
• The understanding of regulatory requirements vs. “best practices” in compliance is critical;
• Experience interacting with local regulators a plus;
• Hands-on experience in compliance monitoring and compliance testing;
• Deep understanding of, and ability to apply environmental context, data, and legislation;
• Knowledge of digital assets and fintech products is preferred;
• Must be able to perform independently and with minimal supervision;
• Advanced and persuasive written and verbal communication skills;
• Comprehensive research, interpretation, and critical analysis skills;
• Strong organizational skills – must be multi-tasked-oriented and able to balance priorities and deadlines.

• Competitive salary
• Attractive annual leave entitlement including: birthday, work anniversary
• Flexi-work hour and hybrid or remote set-up
• Aspire career alternatives through us - our internal mobility program offers employees a new scope.
• Work Perks: crypto.com visa card provided upon joining.