Head of Compliance (PCF-12), Payward Europe Solutions Ltd

Payward Europe Solutions Ltd (PESL), Payward Inc.’s EU based crypto asset service provider offering brokerage, transfer and custody services for EEA clients, is hiring a Head of Compliance. This person is the designated Pre-Approval Controlled Function (PCF 12) under the Central Bank of Ireland’s Fitness & Probity regime. This role leads the firm's regulatory compliance framework, ensuring that the business maintains effective systems, controls, governance, and reporting to comply with all applicable Irish and EU regulatory obligations. You will support PESL’s Crypto Asset Services Provider license working closely with colleagues across our EEA and global businesses.

Responsibilities

Responsibility for PESL’s ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements including the CASP license; Develop and maintain CBI relationships built on trust; Oversee the implementation of new regulatory requirements as they arise including AMLR (Regulation (EU) 2024/1624), and manage horizon scanning; Work closely with the CCO, the PESL CEO and colleagues on initiatives to ensure close alignment on products, services and risk management; Partner with the business to bring to market products and services quickly; Implement operational efficiencies deploying an automate everything mindset; Provide compliance advisory support and guidance to the PESL Board on new and existing regulations, operational performance, and compliance with policies and procedures; Oversee the Compliance Monitoring Programme; Develop, implement and operationalise policies and procedures to comply with MiCA, AMLR, AML and other relevant regulations; Prepare license application documents to extend products and services; Act as a trusted partner to Product, Design, Engineering and other teams to assist them to structure and launch products and services that advance Payward’s business in compliance with regulatory requirements; Review product risk assessments, marketing materials, complaints and other matters for regulatory compliance; Develop and deliver compliance training programs specific to Irish/EU and future regulatory requirements, ensuring employees are knowledgeable and aware of their obligations, while also monitoring their compliance; Foster a culture of compliance awareness and accountability through regular communication and training initiatives

Requirements

Significant senior Compliance experience in a previous managerial position at a regulated crypto exchange or payments firm, MiFiD investment firm, MTF or bank; Demonstrated success in leveraging technology including automation to scale regulatory compliance; Experience implementing markets and traditional finance rules in the EU; Experience managing relationships with regulators; Executive presence including the ability to exercise significant influence on PESL’s conduct, and confidence presenting to execs and BODs; Experience in relation to the CJA and CASP registrations; Experience managing complex, global compliance projects; Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze risk and apply sound judgment in a timely manner; Practical knowledge of compliance risk management techniques; Proactive, strategic, comfortable with navigating ambiguity; Executive presence and compliance team leadership; Strategic financial crimes and markets compliance experience; Execution, bias for action mindset

Nice to have

Experience and/or passion for crypto; Previous experience with MiFID II/Market Abuse Directive