Deputy Head of Compliance – Malta
Core
Support the Head of Compliance in leading the compliance function for OKX Europe Limited, ensuring regulatory adherence for crypto-asset and payment services across the EU.
Role type
Senior IC compliance officer (Deputy Head)
Builds
Effective compliance frameworks, monitoring programs, and regulatory reporting for crypto-asset and payment services.
Domain
Financial services, fintech, crypto-assets, EU regulation
Required skills
Regulatory compliance management, MiCA expertise, EU payment services regulation, risk assessment, regulator engagement, team leadership, compliance monitoring, strategic advisory
Preferred skills
Crypto-asset business experience, Malta regulatory experience, professional compliance qualifications, legal/accounting/risk background
Technologies
MiCA, DORA, payment services frameworks
Responsibilities
Support the Head of Compliance in managing the function and annual plan; Provide advice to Product, Engineering, and Legal teams on EU/Maltese regulations; Conduct compliance reviews of customer journeys and operational resilience; Run the Compliance Monitoring Programme and oversee risk assessments; Manage relationships with the MFSA and other authorities; Prepare risk reports for senior management and Boards; Coach the Compliance team and deliver training.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities