Job
Core
Lead the legal and compliance function for a fintech company, ensuring regulatory adherence and managing legal risks.
Role type
Head of Legal & Compliance
Builds
Internal compliance policies, procedures, and controls for a payments/fintech firm
Domain
Fintech, Payments, Regulatory Compliance
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Legal and compliance strategy, AML/KYC expertise, regulatory reporting, contract negotiation, risk identification, policy development
Preferred skills
Crypto/digital assets knowledge, MiCA regulatory experience
Technologies
CySEC Advanced Certification, AML Certification
Responsibilities
Lead the legal and compliance function, ensure compliance with CySEC and AML requirements, monitor regulatory developments, draft and negotiate commercial agreements, oversee AML and transaction monitoring, support licensing applications, advise management on legal risks, coordinate with external advisers and regulators, promote compliance culture
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC