Compliance Manager: Blockchain.com in Malta

Wired Currencies; Malta (MT); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful equity

Unlimited vacation

Apple equipment

Books

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Blockchain.com in Malta is seeking a Compliance Manager to lead end-to-end AML/CFT investigations and regulatory reporting within a hybrid, full-time role. The position emphasizes Malta VASP compliance, FIAU goAML submissions, and collaboration with group compliance and legal teams.

Applicants should have at least four years in AML/CFT within regulated finance or virtual assets, with credentials such as CAMS or ICA AML Diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• The employer requires working knowledge of Maltese AML/CFT law and regulation, including the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, FIAU Implementing Procedures, and applicable European Union directives.
• Virtual-asset-sector experience and blockchain analytics knowledge are part of the qualification profile.
• Strong analytical and communication skills and fluent English are required.
• CAMS, the ICA Diploma in AML, or an equivalent credential is listed as an acceptable qualification.

Responsibilities

• The Compliance Manager supports end-to-end STR and SAR investigations, including case documentation and FIAU goAML submissions.
• The role reviews flagged transactions, maintains case records, and monitors FIAU guidance.
• Work also includes reports, training, and AML and compliance projects.
• The manager liaises with group compliance and legal teams and applies Malta VASP rules to operational work.
• Investigate suspicious transactions and activity
• Prepare and submit cases through FIAU goAML
• Review alerts and maintain case records
• Monitor regulatory guidance and crypto AML developments
• Support compliance reporting and training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Fluent English

Education

CAMS

ICA Diploma in AML

Job description

Role Details

• Role: Compliance Manager
• Employer: Blockchain.com
• Location: Malta; city not specified
• Employment: Full-time
• Work mode: Hybrid, with four office days each week
• Salary: Based on experience
• Benefits: Meaningful equity, unlimited vacation, Apple equipment, books, and learning and development opportunities

Applicants need their AML/CFT employment history, qualification details, and practical STR/SAR investigation experience ready. The employer's listing does not provide an application contact, closing date, or separate application instructions beyond the official application page.

Compliance Investigations And Reporting

The Compliance Manager supports end-to-end STR and SAR investigations, including case documentation and FIAU goAML submissions. The role reviews flagged transactions, maintains case records, and monitors FIAU guidance.

Work also includes reports, training, and AML and compliance projects. The manager liaises with group compliance and legal teams and applies Malta VASP rules to operational work.

Investigate suspicious transactions and activity

Prepare and submit cases through FIAU goAML

Review alerts and maintain case records

Monitor regulatory guidance and crypto AML developments

Support compliance reporting and training.

Qualifications For Malta Crypto Compliance

The employer requires working knowledge of Maltese AML/CFT law and regulation, including the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, FIAU Implementing Procedures, and applicable European Union directives.

Virtual-asset-sector experience and blockchain analytics knowledge are part of the qualification profile.

Strong analytical and communication skills and fluent English are required.

CAMS, the ICA Diploma in AML, or an equivalent credential is listed as an acceptable qualification.

Experience And Team Work

At least four years of AML/CFT compliance experience in regulated financial services or a virtual assets business is required. Deputy MLRO or senior AML experience in crypto or fintech is listed as a preferred qualification.

The role may also involve multi-entity or group compliance, MiCA familiarity, and exposure to FIAU or MFSA supervisory visits or regulatory enquiries. Those items are listed as additional experience rather than the core minimum.

Blockchain.com And The Role's Terms

Blockchain.com was founded in 2011. The employer states that its services have more than 90 million wallet holders, more than 40 million verified users, and more than $1 trillion in facilitated crypto transactions.

The listing names unlimited vacation, unlimited books, Apple equipment, learning and development opportunities, and meaningful equity. It does not state a fixed salary amount or an application deadline.

Application Details

The official application page is the employer's Greenhouse posting. The listing does not provide a separate contact name, email address, phone number, or closing date. The employer's hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. The published role does not guarantee employment and does not add requirements beyond the qualifications stated above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is The Employment Type? The Compliance Manager role is full-time.

Where Is The Role Based? The role is based in Malta, but the employer does not specify a city.

What Experience Is Required? At least four years of AML/CFT compliance experience in regulated financial services or a virtual assets business is required.

Is A Salary Amount Published? No fixed amount is published. Compensation is based on experience and includes meaningful equity.

The position combines investigation work, regulatory reporting, transaction monitoring, and virtual-asset compliance. Its stated office schedule and Malta-focused legal requirements define the working arrangement.

The application deadline, city, and separate application contact are not provided by the employer. The official posting remains the source for the current application record.