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 im