Our client is seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Compliance Manager to join a regulated financial institution authorised by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The role focuses on ensuring full compliance with applicable regulatory obligations, particularly those arising from the MFSA Rulebook for EMIs, PSD2, EBA Guidelines, DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act), MiCA, and the MFSA’s MiCA Rulebook.

Reporting to the Head of Compliance and MLRO, the Compliance Manager will be responsible for maintaining the institution’s compliance framework, performing internal compliance monitoring, and supporting the business in navigating complex regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Implementing and maintaining the institution’s regulatory compliance framework, ensuring adherence to MFSA regulations, PSD2 requirements applicable to EMIs, and MiCA requirements applicable to Crypto-Asset Service Providers

• Taking ownership of the firm’s compliance with DORA, including risk assessments, incident reporting, third-party risk management, and operational resilience testing

• Monitoring regulatory developments at both local and EU levels (including MFSA Circulars, EBA Guidelines, ESMA publications, and EU regulations), assessing their impact on the business, and ensuring timely implementation

• Maintaining and updating internal compliance policies, manuals, and procedures in line with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices

• Preparing and submitting all required regulatory reports, notifications, and filings to the MFSA and other relevant authorities

• Conducting regular compliance monitoring reviews and supporting internal audits in line with the compliance monitoring plan

• Assisting with regulatory inspections, responding to information requests, and supporting the implementation of remediation actions where required

• Delivering compliance training and awareness sessions to staff on relevant regulatory obligations and developments as necessary

Qualifications & Skills

• A minimum of three years’ experience in a compliance role within a regulated financial institution, preferably within an EMI, PSP, or fintech environment

• Strong working knowledge of:

  • MFSA Rules for EMIs

  • PSD2

  • DORA (EU Regulation 2022/2554)

  • MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• High attention to detail with strong organisational and analytical abilities

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

• A degree in Finance, Law, Business Administration, or a related field is considered an asset