Chief Compliance Officer

Chief Compliance Officer - Crypto Exchange (EMEA Region)

Location: Paris or London

Industry: Crypto / Digital Assets / FinTech

Type: Full-time | Executive Leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Head up the compliance function, managing a growing team and setting strategic direction.
• Build and scale a comprehensive compliance framework tailored to digital assets and crypto operations.
• Regulatory Engagement
• Stay ahead of global regulatory developments, particularly across EMEA, and ensure proactive alignment.
• Manage relationships with regulators and oversee all external reporting obligations.
• Operational Excellence
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and controls to meet regulatory standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Risk, and Operations to embed compliance into business processes.
• Advise on compliance implications for new products and services within the crypto ecosystem.
• Lead regulatory audits and ensure timely, accurate responses to inquiries.
• Culture & Training
• Champion a culture of compliance through training, awareness, and best practices across the organization.

Candidate Profile

• Experience & Expertise
• 10+ years in compliance, regulatory affairs, or risk management within financial services, fintech, or crypto.
• Strong familiarity with regulatory frameworks governing digital assets, including AML/KYC and financial crime prevention.
• Experience engaging with regulators in EMEA.
• Skills & Attributes
• Strategic mindset with the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments.
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.