Regulatory Compliance Officer

What we are looking for

• Professional qualification from an internationally recognised body (e.g. ICA, ACAMS)
• Deep knowledge of the EU regulatory environment and key financial crime regimes
• Ability to exercise oversight, knowledge and understanding of financial crime and AML policies, procedures and control arrangements in a complex financial operation
• Academic Background: Advanced degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Law, Finance, or Business
• EMI & Crypto practical knowledge of the French and EU regulatory environment. Knowledge and experience in other EU markets is also welcome!
• Scaling Experience: track record of managing compliance in an entity that operates across multiple EU borders
• Ability to translate complex legal text into actionable operational workflows for product and engineering teams
• Native-level fluency in French (for communications, regulatory reporting and legal interpretation) and full professional proficiency in English (for group-level communication and documentation drafting including policies and procedures). Additional EU language, in particular German is welcome!

What you’ll be working on

Regulatory Compliance Framework & Governance

• Maintain, and continuously enhance the Compliance Framework, including policies, procedures, and internal controls, covering all applicable regulations for the entity
• Implement and oversee the annual Compliance Plan, including compliance monitoring activities and thematic reviews focusing on regulatory outcomes and conduct risk, and management and board-level reporting
• Identify, assess, and escalate material compliance risks, breaches, or control weaknesses
• Ensure compliance requirements are embedded into business processes, product governance, customer onboarding, and ongoing operations

Regulatory Advisory & Business Support

• Assess and monitor Conduct Risk, ensuring that the firm’s culture and business practices consistently deliver fair outcomes for customers
• Provide regulatory interpretation, guidance, and practical advice to the business on existing, new, and evolving regulatory requirements and their operational impact
• Support product development and change initiatives, ensuring that new or significantly modified products, services, and distribution models comply with applicable regulatory obligations
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on regulatory matters, compliance risk exposure, and regulatory strategy
• Provide input for escalations requiring Senior Management approval. Participate in the second line of defence oversight of Financial Crime & AML/CFT Framework
• Challenge the adequacy and effectiveness of first-line AML/CFT implementation and ensure alignment with regulatory expectations
• Collaborate with the AML/Financial Crime team to ensure a holistic view of compliance risk for Senior Management

Regulatory Engagement & Reporting

• Act as a point of contact for authorities on regulatory compliance matters, together with the CRCO
• Manage and coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries, including preparation of documentation and follow-up actions
• Maintain a Regulatory Change Management tracker to ensure all upcoming legislative changes are mapped to internal owners and implemented ahead of deadlines
• Ensure adequate metrics are provided for Senior Management oversight
• Ensure timely, accurate, and consistent regulatory reporting within the scope of regulatory compliance responsibilities

Training, Awareness & Culture

• Ensure adequate compliance training and awareness programs across the organisation tailored to regulatory developments and risk exposure
• Ensure staff understand their regulatory responsibilities, applicable policies and procedures, and escalation pathways

Continuous Improvement & Monitoring

• Monitor regulatory developments and proactively assess their applicability and impact on the business
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of governance arrangements, compliance methodologies, and reporting frameworks
• Collaborate