Job Title: Compliance Officer
Employer: OnHires
Job Type: Remote
Location: United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: Not Specified
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Description

• Manage the live UK FCA cryptoasset file, including:
  • Requests for Information (RFI) cycles
  • Supplementary submissions and remediation
  • Transition to the incoming FSMA cryptoasset authorisation regime
• Implement and provide evidence of MiCA CASP licensing and compliance with national regulator obligations.
• Develop MiCA policies covering:
  • Conflicts of interest
  • Complaints handling
  • Custody and client-asset segregation
  • Market abuse detection and reporting
  • Prudential safeguards
  • Outsourcing
  • White-paper obligations
• Design and document the Transfer of Funds Regulation (TFR)/Travel Rule framework, including:
  • Originator and beneficiary data
  • Self-hosted wallets
  • Counterparty CASP due diligence
• Design and document blockchain analytics controls, including methodology, thresholds, and exposure attribution.
• Prepare DORA and ICT-risk documentation for the CASP scope in collaboration with the ICT function.
• Conduct regulatory assessments of new cryptoassets, blockchain networks, custody arrangements, and crypto counterparties.
• Perform gap analyses, thematic reviews, and remediation planning.
• Verify that approved compliance controls operate effectively in practice.
• Report directly to the Global Chief of Compliance.
• Collaborate with the MLRO, AML team, ICT function, regulators, and senior leadership.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of regulatory compliance experience, including at least 3 years working within a cryptoasset business licensed or authorised by a national competent authority.
• Experience in authorisation, licensing, policy development, and governance documentation.
• Hands-on experience with a cryptoasset authorisation framework, such as:
  • MiCA/CASP
  • UK FCA cryptoasset registration or authorisation
  • Comparable Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) regimes
• Experience handling regulatory submissions and reviews.
• Ability to independently prepare substantive regulatory documents and respond to regulator feedback.
• Practical knowledge of the TFR/Travel Rule.
• Understanding of blockchain analytics and how to demonstrate exposure attribution to regulators.
• Working knowledge of:
  • DORA as applied to CASPs
  • AMLD and FATF standards
  • Sanctions compliance
  • Outsourcing requirements
  • Governance requirements
• Ability to interpret primary legislation and regulatory guidance independently and distinguish mandatory requirements from risk appetite.
• Fluent professional English with excellent writing and drafting skills.
• Must be located in Europe or have a European engagement location, with at least four hours of overlap with the European working day.

Benefits

• Remote-first working environment with significant autonomy and minimal micromanagement.
• Direct collaboration with the Global Chief of Compliance and senior leadership.
• Medical insurance.
• Learning and development (L&D) budget.
• Performance-based financial bonus.
• English language classes.
• Regular team-building activities.
• Stable, self-funded company with no investor pressure.
• Opportunity to work in a complex and evolving fintech and cryptocurrency environment.
• Opportunity to contribute senior expertise within a growing Global Compliance Team, where your input is valued.

How to Apply;

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