Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist

About the role

Nexo, a digital asset company founded in 2018, is hiring a Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist in Malta. You will act as the go-to compliance adviser for your assigned business areas, giving practical guidance on regulatory, policy and conduct matters across MiCA, DORA, PSD2, AML/CFT and GDPR.

Key responsibilities

• Handle ad-hoc compliance queries, including complex or high-risk ones, accurately and within agreed timeframes with minimal supervision.
• Own the delivery of assigned reviews in the annual Compliance Monitoring Plan, including risk-based testing, thematic reviews, sampling and control assessments.
• Assess internal controls, policies and procedures against regulatory and internal requirements, document findings, agree remediation actions and track them to closure, escalating delays or material concerns to the Head of Regulatory Compliance.
• Identify compliance risks and control weaknesses and escalate them with a clear recommendation.
• Monitor new and changing regulations, assess their impact on the business and communicate expectations to stakeholders.
• Prepare and support regulatory reporting and day-to-day communication with authorities, under the direction of the Compliance Manager.
• Support GDPR compliance and data protection policies, deliver awareness sessions and contribute to compliance staff training.
• Work with colleagues across departments so compliance requirements are understood and applied consistently, plus additional duties and projects as assigned by the Compliance Manager.

Required profile

• More than 6 years of relevant professional experience in regulatory compliance, including in a regulated environment, with hands-on compliance monitoring, testing or assurance.
• Solid understanding of European frameworks such as MiCA, DORA, PSD2 and AMLD; knowledge of the Maltese framework (MFSA rulebooks) is an advantage.
• Degree in law, finance or a related field preferred.
• Experience advising business teams, documenting findings and driving remediation to closure.

Required skills

• Any experience in cryptocurrencies and blockchain is a strong advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including presenting to and training colleagues.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer

• Competitive and rewarding compensation package.
• Annual performance-based bonuses.
• A comprehensive Learning Hub for continuous growth.
• Career development opportunities in a global leader.