MLRO & Compliance Officer

Blockchain is connecting the world to the future of finance. As the most trusted and fastest-growing global crypto company, it helps millions of people worldwide safely access cryptocurrency. Since its inception in 2011, Blockchain has earned the trust of over 90 million wallet holders and more than 40 million verified users, facilitating over $1 trillion in crypto transactions. We are looking for an outstanding compliance professional to join our fast-growing team as the MLRO & Compliance Officer for our Malta business. This role, reporting to the Global Head of Financial Crimes Compliance, will be responsible for overseeing Anti-Financial Crime and Compliance operations for the European business. Role: The MLRO & Compliance Officer will oversee the MiCA licence, engage positively with the MFSA and FIAU, and maintain the highest standards of integrity while managing risk in a fast-evolving regulatory environment for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. WHAT YOU WILL DO:

MLRO

Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s AML/CTF policies and procedures in accordance with the PMLA, the PMLR’s, as well as the FIAU Implementing Procedures, and other relevant regulations. Submit Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and Cash Transaction Reports (CTRs) to FIAU within the required timelines. Work with management and staff to ensure that the business implements and maintains suitable systems and controls to meet the AML/CTF requirements. Lead the preparation and coordination of responses to requests submitted by regulatory authorities. Maintain records of internal and external reports, take subsequent action and maintain records of reasons for submission / non-submission. Liaise with law enforcement agencies and respond to requests and inquiries. Act as a central contact point with the relevant AML regulators. Receive and investigate internal suspicious reports and report external suspicious activity. Liaise and collaborate with other teams to prepare data required for the submission of reports requested by regulators. Ensure compliance with local law and regulations introduced by Maltese authorities. Maintain and implement an AML/CTF training programme and ensure that relevant employees are adequately trained. Periodic reporting to the Board and Country Head, including status updates on the AML/CTF risks, controls, and any gaps to be addressed. Respond to information requests from regulators, law enforcement agencies, and FIAU. Collaborate with internal teams (legal, compliance, risk, and operations) to enhance AML controls. Advise senior management on AML compliance risks and recommend mitigating measures. Perform any other duties and responsibilities required to ensure that the business is compliant with applicable AML/CTF regulations. Any other MLRO and compliance-related duties as mandated by law or required by the business from time to time.

Compliance Officer

Ensure compliance with all European laws and regulations, including MiCA, the Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2), relevant Maltese laws and regulations, and any other cryptocurrency-related legislation that may be enacted from time to time. Keep up to date with all relevant regulatory changes in the European and Maltese markets and evolving best practices, and conduct gap and business impact analyses of these changes. Monitor, analyse and interpret proposed regulatory changes, participate in public consultation processes, solicit and collate feedback from various departments, and compile comments for submission on behalf of the business during the public consultation process. Provide