Senior Regulatory Compliance Strategist

Bitvavo; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bitvavo is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to lead the regulatory and advisory function, shaping the Group's Policy Framework and ensuring alignment with EU requirements.

You will advise internal teams on MiCA, MiFID II, EMI, and DORA while monitoring EU regulatory developments and collaborating with regulators. A second-line focus means design, advisory, and risk assessment rather than legal drafting.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Compliance, at least 5 of which in a second-line compliance function (policy, advisory, regulatory change) at a regulated exchange, EMI, CASP, or payment institution is mandatory.
• Comprehensive knowledge of financial services regulations (i.e MIFID II or MICAR, or Electronic Money /Payment service directives) is mandatory.
• Excellent report-writing and drafting policies capabilities.
• Skilled at executing multi-functional and cross-organisational assignments within Bitvavo Group that require in-depth compliance analysis
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a strong commitment to accuracy and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the strategic development of the Group's Policy Framework, ensuring full alignment with the Compliance Programme and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and analyse developments with regard to regulations in the compliance area and make regulatory impact assessment with clear business requirements.
• Act as the primary compliance advisor to business and product teams on areas such as MiCA/ MiFID II/ EMI/ DORA, providing clear, commercially-aware guidance that enables the business to move forward with confidence.
• Monitor, assess and communicate regulatory developments across the EU and key jurisdictions.
• Support Bitvavo's engagement with regulators on supervisory matters.
• Act as primary Compliance Officer responsible for completion of the annual Enterprise Risk Assessment and the Systematic Integrity Risk Analysis (SIRA).
• Lead regulatory impact assessments, translating new requirements into actionable business requirements and implementation roadmaps.
• Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders across product, technology, operations, and senior management.
• Support the VP of Compliance on day-to-day activities and strategic projects, including product launches, geographic expansion, and new regulatory authorisations.
• Lead the compliance workstream on new product and service approvals, new market entries, and regulatory authorisation programmes.
• Support the crypto asset admission framework for assets listed on the exchange.
• Design, implement and provide training across the organisation on compliance, ethics and integrity related topics.

Skills

Compliance

Regulatory change advisory

Stakeholder management

Policy drafting

Job description

Bitvavo is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to lead the regulatory and advisory function, shaping the Group's Policy Framework and ensuring alignment with EU requirements.

You will advise internal teams on MiCA, MiFID II, EMI, and DORA while monitoring EU regulatory developments and collaborating with regulators. A second-line focus means design, advisory, and risk assessment rather than legal drafting.