Head of Compliance, EU (Crypto)

Location: Based in Vienna, Austria

Company

hirify.global is a global cryptocurrency exchange and digital financial platform offering trading, payments, wealth management, custody, institutional services, and Web3 products.

What you will do

• Lead and continuously develop hirify.global EU’s independent Compliance function.
• Design and maintain a compliance framework covering MiCAR, MiFID II, EMD/PSD II, AML/CFT, sanctions, consumer protection, outsourcing, and applicable Austrian and EU regulations.
• Act as Compliance Officer where applicable and liaise with Austrian and European regulatory authorities.
• Advise the Management Board and senior leadership on regulatory obligations, compliance risks, and emerging requirements.
• Oversee compliance monitoring plans, risk assessments, regulatory reporting, inspections, audits, and licensing activities.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Compliance team while partnering with Legal, Risk, AML, Product, Operations, Marketing, Technology, and Internal Audit.

Requirements

• University degree in Law, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• At least 8 years of compliance experience in financial services, fintech, digital assets, banking, payments, or investment firms, including leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of Austrian and European regulatory frameworks, including MiCAR, MiFID II, AML/CFT, sanctions, outsourcing, and financial crime regulations.
• Experience building or enhancing compliance frameworks and working directly with financial regulators on inspections, licensing, and supervision.
• Strong understanding of governance, compliance monitoring, regulatory reporting, risk management, and internal controls.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills are required; German proficiency is an advantage.

Culture & Benefits

• Study Growth Fund supporting professional development and continuous learning.
• Regular team-building activities, workshops, and internal events.
• Collaboration with a diverse, international team.
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly expanding global company.
• Internal mobility opportunities to support long-term career development.