MLRO & Compliance Officer - Malta

About the role

Blockchain, a global cryptocurrency company, is looking for an MLRO & Compliance Officer for its Malta business. Reporting to the Global Head of Financial Crimes Compliance, the role oversees Anti-Financial Crime and Compliance operations for the European business, manages the MiCA licence, engages with the MFSA and FIAU and maintains high standards of integrity in a fast-evolving regulatory environment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain AML/CTF policies and procedures under the PMLA, PMLR and FIAU implementing procedures, and submit STRs and CTRs to the FIAU on time
• Ensure the business has suitable systems and controls, and lead responses to requests from regulatory authorities
• Investigate internal suspicious reports, liaise with law enforcement and act as the central contact with AML regulators
• Maintain and run an AML/CTF training programme, and report periodically to the Board and Country Head on AML/CTF risks and controls
• Advise senior management on AML compliance risks and recommend mitigating measures
• Ensure compliance with MiCA, PSD2, Maltese law and other cryptocurrency-related legislation, and monitor regulatory changes through gap and business impact analyses
• Take part in public consultations, identify and test compliance controls, and manage regulatory risks and findings
• Support ad hoc projects such as policy drafting, compliance submissions and audit data preparation, and engage with stakeholders at operational and Board level

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of relevant AML experience
• At least 3 years in a compliance role, preferably in financial services or cryptocurrency
• Prior experience in a leading financial institution, crypto asset service provider or payment service provider
• Comfortable working in a global environment across time zones
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment

Required skills

• Familiarity with the Maltese AML/CFT framework (PMLA, PMLR, FIAU procedures); MiCA experience highly desirable
• GoAML and Chainalysis (or similar cryptocurrency tracing software) is a plus
• Strong regulatory compliance focus and exceptional communication skills with regulators and cross-functional teams

What we offer

• Full-time salary based on experience and meaningful equity
• Unlimited vacation and unlimited books policy
• Apple equipment and learning and development opportunities
• Role based in the Malta office with a mandatory in-office presence four days per week