Compliance Lead - Stablecoin Fintech

Merge Money Ltd.; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Merge Money Ltd. is seeking a hands-on Compliance Lead to build and oversee the anti-money laundering and regulatory compliance program for its EMI/CASP activities in Europe.

You will design policies, manage reporting to authorities, and partner with regulators, auditors and banking partners to ensure MiCA and AML alignment. Ideal candidates bring practical crypto-asset experience, familiarity with blockchain analytics, and a proven ability to own the compliance function end-to-end, with strong

Qualifications

• Strong experience with MiCA and CASP regulations across EU markets.
• Proven ability to design and implement AML/CFT controls for crypto assets.
• Deep understanding of regulatory reporting and governance in EMI/CASP contexts.
• Hands-on experience liaising with regulators and financial partners.
• Familiarity with blockchain analytics and travel rule considerations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain the AML/CFT framework proportionate to the CASP business model.
• Manage STR/SAR reporting and regulatory filings with authorities such as TRACFIN.
• Liaise with regulators, auditors, banking partners, and external stakeholders.
• Oversee compliance policies, controls, governance, and risk assessments for CASP operations.
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure ongoing MiCA and AML compliance.
• Support internal teams with compliance guidance and training.

Skills

MiCA regulations

CASP regulations

EU regulation

Crypto-asset AML

Blockchain analytics

Tools

Blockchain analytics tools

Job description

About Merge

Merge is a regulated stablecoin payments infrastructure platform enabling enterprises to move money globally in real time. We combine stablecoin rails with local instant payment systems to deliver faster, cheaper, and more transparent cross-border payments and treasury workflows. Merge serves fintechs, investment platforms, marketplaces, and corporate treasury teams globally.

Role Overview

We are looking for a hands‑on Compliance Lead to support regulatory compliance across Merge’s EMI and CASP activities. The ideal candidate will have experience at a start‑up fintech, Electronic Money Institution (EMI), CASP or equivalent and will have passed fit & proper assessment by the ACPR/AMF or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain the firm’s AML/CFT framework, policies, and procedures proportionate to the CASP’s business model and risk profile.


• Manage STR/SAR reporting and regulatory filings with relevant authorities such as TRACFIN.


• Liaise with regulators, auditors, banking partners, and external stakeholders.


• Oversee compliance policies, controls, governance, and risk assessments for CASP operations.


• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure ongoing compliance with MiCA and AML requirements.


• Support internal teams with compliance guidance, training, and regulatory best practices.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of MiCA / CASP regulations


• Experience with EU regulation


• Ability to own the function end‑to‑end.


• Practical experience with crypto‑asset business models and blockchain‑related AML risks.


• Familiarity with blockchain analytics and travel rule tools is highly desirable.