Chief Compliance Officer

Selby Jennings; Paris; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the financial sector is seeking a Chief Compliance Officer to lead the compliance function and manage a growing team in Paris. The role requires over 10 years of experience in compliance, particularly within fintech or crypto, and strong familiarity with regulatory frameworks. You will develop compliance policies and engage with regulators, ensuring operational excellence and a robust compliance culture across the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in compliance, regulatory affairs, or risk management within financial services, fintech, or crypto.
• Strong familiarity with regulatory frameworks governing digital assets, including AML/KYC.
• Experience engaging with regulators in EMEA.

Responsibilities

• Head up the compliance function, managing a growing team and setting strategic direction.
• Build and scale a comprehensive compliance framework tailored to digital assets and crypto operations.
• Ensure proactive alignment with global regulatory developments.

Skills

Regulatory frameworks understanding

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Chief Compliance Officer - Crypto Exchange (EMEA Region)

Location: Paris or London

Industry: Crypto / Digital Assets / FinTech

Type: Full-time | Executive Leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Head up the compliance function, managing a growing team and setting strategic direction.
• Build and scale a comprehensive compliance framework tailored to digital assets and crypto operations.
• Regulatory Engagement
• Stay ahead of global regulatory developments, particularly across EMEA, and ensure proactive alignment.
• Manage relationships with regulators and oversee all external reporting obligations.
• Operational Excellence
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and controls to meet regulatory standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Risk, and Operations to embed compliance into business processes.
• Advise on compliance implications for new products and services within the crypto ecosystem.
• Lead regulatory audits and ensure timely, accurate responses to inquiries.
• Culture & Training
• Champion a culture of compliance through training, awareness, and best practices across the organization.

Candidate Profile

• Experience & Expertise
• 10+ years in compliance, regulatory affairs, or risk management within financial services, fintech, or crypto.
• Strong familiarity with regulatory frameworks governing digital assets, including AML/KYC and financial crime prevention.
• Experience engaging with regulators in EMEA.
• Skills & Attributes
• Strategic mindset with the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments.
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.