Senior Core Compliance Officer - crypto

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading crypto exchange and MiFID II regulated Trading Venue in Europe is seeking a Senior Core Compliance Officer in London. This role involves implementing compliance oversight for digital asset trading while managing reporting and stakeholder training. The position offers a competitive salary, equity participation, and opportunities for development in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and attractive equity plan

Flexible, hybrid working environment

Exclusive employee incentives and benefits

Opportunities for development and progression

Qualifications

• Strong product knowledge across multiple asset classes, focusing on cryptocurrency and derivatives.
• Significant experience in monitoring, surveillance, and testing roles.
• Experience in MiFID II is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monitoring and testing related to AML and Market Abuse.
• Lead and manage internal and external reporting.
• Manage conduct-related activities including conflicts of interest oversight.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Fluency in English and another European language

Job description

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Senior Core Compliance Officer - crypto, London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 26.06.2025

Expiry Date: 10.08.2025

Job Description:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading crypto exchange and MiFID II regulated Trading Venue in Europe, offering cryptocurrency derivatives!

Your mission

As a Senior Core Compliance Officer, your role will be to support the business and daily operations by undertaking compliance oversight activities to ensure the trading platforms (digital assets and derivatives for institutional and individual clients) comply with relevant regulatory requirements. Activities include monitoring and surveillance, testing and thematic reviews, risk assessments, reporting (internal and external), leading and overseeing conduct controls, and working closely with various business and support functions to ensure a robust compliance framework.

What you’ll do

• Conduct monitoring and testing related to AML and Market Abuse, as well as thematic desk reviews (product governance, manufacturing, and distribution).
• Lead and manage internal and external reporting.
• Manage conduct-related activities, including PA Dealing, Gifts and Entertainment, conflicts of interest oversight, and register maintenance.
• Provide training to the business on compliance matters.
• Support regulatory change initiatives and projects.

Who you are

• Strong product knowledge across multiple asset classes, focusing on cryptocurrency and derivatives (futures, options, swaps).
• Significant experience in monitoring, surveillance, and testing roles.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Additional Information

• Fluency in English and another European language is preferable.
• Experience in cryptocurrency and/or MiFID II is highly beneficial.
• We cannot provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• This is a fast-paced, non-traditional 9-5 role.
• Flexible, hybrid working environment supported.
• Competitive salary and attractive equity plan.
• Opportunities for development and progression in a high-growth environment.
• Exclusive employee incentives and benefits, including trading premiums.
• Global team across multiple European locations.
• Sustainable merchandise to promote the brand.