Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst (MiCAR)

OSL Pay; Milano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A financial technology company is seeking a Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst in Milan. This role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Law and 3-5 years of compliance experience, specifically with EU financial regulation and MiCA. Key responsibilities include implementing compliance frameworks, advising management, and liaising with regulators. Fluency in Italian and English is essential.

Competenze

• 3-5 years of experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles.
• Strong understanding of EU financial regulation and MiCA.
• Proven experience engaging with regulators for licensing processes.

Mansioni

• Monitor and implement the requirements of the EU MiCA Regulation.
• Support the design and review of the Compliance Management System.
• Advise management on regulatory obligations and standards.
• Review new crypto products for compliance before launch.
• Liaise with external legal counsel and authorities.

Conoscenze

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Legal drafting

Stakeholder management

Fluency in Italian

Fluency in English

Formazione

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law

Postgraduate qualification in financial regulation

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst to support the OSL Pay’s overall regulatory compliance framework, with a specific focus on the implementation and ongoing adherence to the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) and related AML / CFT requirements. Reporting to the MLRO and Compliance Officer of the Company, the Senior Analyst has a legal background and proven experience in financial or crypto regulation, ensuring that the company’s operations, products, and internal processes comply with applicable EU and local laws, while promoting a robust culture of compliance across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, interpret, and implement the requirements of the EU MiCA Regulation, ensuring the company’s policies, procedures, and disclosures remain fully compliant.
• Support the design, maintenance, and periodic review of the Compliance Management System in line with MiCA, and other relevant EU frameworks.
• Advise management and business units on regulatory obligations, including authorization requirements, governance, conflict of interests, disclosure standards, and conduct of business rules.
• Review and assess new crypto products, services, and marketing materials for regulatory compliance prior to launch.
• Liaise with external legal counsel and regulatory authorities, assisting in licensing, notifications, and supervisory communications.
• Contribute to the drafting and maintenance of internal compliance documentation, including policies, risk assessments, control matrices, and compliance monitoring plans.
• Conduct regulatory gap analyses and propose corrective or enhancement measures to ensure MiCA readiness.
• Support internal training initiatives to raise awareness of MiCA and related compliance topics across departments.
• Monitor regulatory developments, ESMA and EBA guidelines, and national competent authority (NCA) publications relevant to crypto-asset regulation (Bank of Italy, Consob).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law or related field (LL.M. or postgraduate qualification in financial regulation is a plus).
• 3–5 years of experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles within the financial services, fintech, or crypto industry.
• Strong understanding of EU financial regulation, with in-depth knowledge of MiCA and related frameworks (MiFID, AMLD6, TFR, DORA).
• Proven experience engaging with regulators or managing licensing / registration processes for CASPs or financial institutions.
• Strong understanding of blockchain technology and virtual asset transaction flows.
• Excellent analytical, legal drafting, and interpretation skills.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business procedures.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage priorities, and mentor junior team members.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with fluency in Italian and English.
• High ethical standards, precision, and professional judgment.