Head of Compliance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ireland.

📋 Description

• Ensure PESL's continuous adherence to regulatory obligations, including the VASP license.

• Cultivate and sustain trust-based relationships with CBI.

• Supervise the enforcement of emerging regulatory mandates, such as AMLR (Regulation (EU) 2024/1624), and manage horizon scanning.

• Collaborate closely with the CCO, PESL CEO, and team members on initiatives to guarantee alignment in products, services, and risk management.

• Work alongside the business to expedite the market introduction of products and services.

• Drive operational efficiencies by adopting an automate-everything approach.

• Offer compliance advisory support and guidance to the PESL Board regarding new and existing regulations, operational performance, and adherence to policies and procedures.

• Oversee the Compliance Monitoring Programme.

• Create, implement, and operationalize policies and procedures to align with MiCA, AML, and other pertinent regulations.

• Prepare documentation for license applications to expand products and services.

• Act as a reliable partner to Product, Design, Engineering, and other teams, helping them structure and launch compliant products and services that further Payward’s business objectives.

• Assess product risk evaluations, marketing materials, complaints, and other aspects for regulatory compliance.

• Design and deliver compliance training programs tailored to Irish/EU and future regulatory requirements, ensuring employees remain knowledgeable about their duties and monitoring their compliance.

• Promote a culture of compliance awareness and accountability through ongoing communication and training initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive senior compliance experience in a prior leadership role at a regulated crypto exchange, payments firm, MiFiD investment firm, MTF, or bank.

• Proven track record of using technology, including automation, to enhance regulatory compliance.

• Familiarity with implementing EU markets and traditional finance regulations.

• Experience in managing interactions with regulatory bodies.

• Executive presence, with the ability to significantly influence PESL’s conduct and confidently present to executives and boards of directors.

• Knowledge and experience related to VASP registrations.

• Experience overseeing complex, global compliance initiatives.

• Proven capability to analyze risks effectively and apply sound judgment promptly.

• Practical understanding of compliance risk management strategies.

• Proactive and strategic, comfortable with navigating uncertainty.

• Strong leadership presence in compliance teams.

• Strategic experience in financial crimes and markets compliance.

• Results-oriented mindset with a bias for action.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Flexible working hours.

• Paid time off.