Head of Compliance

Permanent employee, Full-time · Berlin, Porto, (Remote) Germany, (Remote) Portugal

Your mission

As the Head of Compliance, you will be responsible for leading and shaping the compliance management framework within Finoa. This key leadership position will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our organization adheres to all applicable regulations, policies, and standards, safeguarding our reputation and ensuring operational integrity. You will collaborate with senior leadership to ensure compliance across all business functions and proactively manage compliance risks in a fast-paced and evolving regulatory landscape.

In this role, you will:

Provide the conception and (further) development of the compliance management system.
Identify regularly the material legal rules and regulations, non-compliance with which might jeopardize the clients’ institution's assets, in the light of risk factors.
Support and advise the management board on compliance with legal regulations and requirements.
Identify compliance risks from non-compliance with regulations.
Conduct periodic assessments of compliance risks and perform detailed analysis.
Conduct monitoring activities to ensure adherence to internal and external standards.
Implement effective procedures to ensure compliance with legal regulations and work towards establishing appropriate controls.
Monitor and control the activities of business areas to ensure regulatory compliance.
Develop and implement operational controls to mitigate potential risks.
Ensure proper documentation and regular updates of written policies and procedures.
Identify and report compliance issues to the management board on a regular and on an ad hoc basis.
Report to regulators and authorities as required by the management board.
Manage and maintain the whistleblowing system, including reporting on whistleblowing incidents.
Provide information, education, and training to employees on compliance issues and associated risks.
Provide interdisciplinary support to business functions, assisting with external and internal requests, audits, and project-related issues within the scope of compliance.
Support business functions in managing incidents, offering guidance and advice on compliance-related matters.

What you need to be successful:

Proven experience in a leadership role within the compliance or regulatory sector, preferably in the financial services or digital assets industry.
Strong understanding of compliance management frameworks, risk management, and regulatory requirements, particularly within financial institutions.
Solid know-how in e.g. MiCAR, DORA, BAIT, MaRisk.
Experience in interacting with regulatory bodies and authorities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex compliance issues in a clear and concise manner.
Ability to collaborate across departments and lead cross-functional initiatives to strengthen compliance culture.
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving approach.
Demonstrated experience in drafting and implementing compliance policies and procedures.
Ability to navigate and influence in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What’s in it for you:

Accelerate your career growth by joining one of Europe's leading cryptocurrency management platforms
25 vacation days per year, with an additional day for each year of service - up to 30 days
Access to cutting-edge technologies, high levels of autonomy, and international working environment
Flexible working hours, hybrid work setup from both our Berlin and Porto offices
Fitness (Urban Sports Club) and mental health (Likeminded) memberships
Hot/cold drinks and snacks in the office, and All Hands meetings once a month with pizza

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About us

Finoa is a regulated crypto asset platform for institutional investors co-founded in 2018 by Christopher May and Henrik Gebbing. The company came to life through the shared aspiration to make institutional interactions with crypto assets simple and secure, and is backed by prominent investors, including Balderton Capital, Coparion, Maven11, Signature Ventures, and Venture Stars.

Finoa has since then grown into a truly international company, powered by a diverse team and serving high-profile clients from around the world. Reference clients include renowned venture capital firms, crypto hedge funds, corporates, Web3 companies, and high-net-worth individuals.

If you want to join one of Europe’s most exciting crypto start-ups, be part of the next wave of innovation disrupting finance, and grow together with us, then this is your chance to apply.

Finoa is an equal opportunity employer devoted to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

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