Deputy Chief Compliance Officer (Web3)

TL;DR

Deputy Chief Compliance Officer (Web3): Supporting and reinforcing group-level compliance, risk, and regulatory governance for an international crypto processor with an accent on AML/CTF oversight, licensing processes, and internal controls. Focus on shaping governance and regulatory strategy within a complex international structure and ensuring compliance with EU and FATF requirements.

Location: Fully Remote

Salary: Competitive compensation (TBD)

Company

Our client is a leading international crypto processing company operating across multiple regulated jurisdictions in the EU and worldwide.

What you will do

• Support the Group CRCO in leading global risk and compliance strategy and governance.
• Oversee enhancement, implementation, and monitoring of AML/CTF and enterprise risk management frameworks.
• Contribute to licensing and authorisation processes, including MiCA CASP applications.
• Review and develop internal policies, procedures, and controls to ensure full compliance with EU, FCA, FATF, and local regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate risk identification, mitigation planning, and reporting across operational, ICT, financial, and compliance risk domains.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, external consultants, auditors, and banking/payment partners on compliance and licensing topics.

Requirements

• 7–10+ years of experience in compliance, risk management, or regulatory roles within fintech, payments, or crypto industries.
• Proven background in AML/CTF compliance and regulatory governance.
• Experience participating in or leading licensing processes (e.g., EMI, PSP, CASP/MiCA, MSB, VASP).
• Strong understanding of MiCA and other EU regulatory frameworks.
• Experience working within complex company structures across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong analytical and policy-drafting skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Russian are required.

Culture & Benefits

• A senior leadership role in a rapidly scaling international crypto processing company.
• Opportunity to influence group-level governance, compliance, and risk strategy.
• Work with experienced executives across legal, risk, compliance, product, and operations teams.
• Competitive compensation and long-term growth potential.
• Dynamic and multinational working environment.