Head of Compliance – Europe (m/f/d) | Crypto / Digital Assets | Vienna
For a fast-growing international company in the crypto and digital assets space, we are looking for a senior
Head of Compliance (m/f/d)
to lead and further build the compliance function for the European business.
This is a strategic and hands‑on leadership role for someone with a strong background in
regulated financial services , deep knowledge of
AML and financial crime compliance , and real exposure to
crypto, digital assets, Web3, blockchain, trading platforms, or fintech .
Key responsibilities
Lead the compliance function for the European business
Act as a trusted compliance advisor to senior management and key internal stakeholders
Build, implement, and further develop scalable compliance frameworks, policies, controls, and procedures
Oversee AML, KYC, KYT, sanctions, transaction monitoring, financial crime, and regulatory compliance topics
Support the company’s European growth and regulatory expansion strategy from a compliance perspective
Work closely with Legal, Risk, Product, Operations, Finance, Technology, and global Compliance teams
Ensure compliance with relevant EU regulatory requirements, including MiCA, AML regulations, DORA, PSD2, and other applicable financial services frameworks
Support licensing, regulatory filings, audits, inspections, governance topics, and communication with regulators
Identify compliance risks and implement practical, business‑oriented mitigation measures
Drive a strong compliance culture across the European organization
Monitor regulatory developments and translate them into operationally effective compliance processes
Ideal profile
Around 10+ years of experience in compliance, AML, financial crime, regulatory compliance, risk, or related functions
Strong background in banking, fintech, payments, capital markets, trading, financial services, or another regulated environment
Substantial exposure to crypto, digital assets, Web3, blockchain, exchanges, trading platforms, or virtual asset service providers
Strong AML and financial crime compliance expertise is essential
Solid understanding of EU financial services regulation and crypto‑related regulatory frameworks
Experience with MiCA, AML, KYC, sanctions, transaction monitoring, licensing, governance, and regulatory audits
Experience working with regulators, external advisors, senior management, and international stakeholders
Hands‑on, pragmatic, structured, and able to operate in a fast‑paced international environment
Strong leadership mindset with the ability to build processes, teams, and compliance standards
Excellent English and German communication skills
Experience in an international or global setup is preferred
Setup:
Onsite / senior leadership role
Seniority:
Head of Compliance / Compliance Director / Senior Compliance Leader
This role is especially relevant for senior compliance professionals who have built their career in banking, fintech, payments, capital markets, trading, or regulated financial services and have already gained strong experience in crypto, digital assets, blockchain, Web3, exchanges, or trading platforms.
Interested or know someone who could be a strong fit? Feel free to reach out confidentially.
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For a fast-growing international company in the crypto and digital assets space, we are looking for a senior
Head of Compliance (m/f/d)
to lead and further build the compliance function for the European business.
This is a strategic and hands‑on leadership role for someone with a strong background in
regulated financial services , deep knowledge of
AML and financial crime compliance , and real exposure to
crypto, digital assets, Web3, blockchain, trading platforms, or fintech .
Key responsibilities
Lead the compliance function for the European business
Act as a trusted compliance advisor to senior management and key internal stakeholders
Build, implement, and further develop scalable compliance frameworks, policies, controls, and procedures
Oversee AML, KYC, KYT, sanctions, transaction monitoring, financial crime, and regulatory compliance topics
Support the company’s European growth and regulatory expansion strategy from a compliance perspective
Work closely with Legal, Risk, Product, Operations, Finance, Technology, and global Compliance teams
Ensure compliance with relevant EU regulatory requirements, including MiCA, AML regulations, DORA, PSD2, and other applicable financial services frameworks
Support licensing, regulatory filings, audits, inspections, governance topics, and communication with regulators
Identify compliance risks and implement practical, business‑oriented mitigation measures
Drive a strong compliance culture across the European organization
Monitor regulatory developments and translate them into operationally effective compliance processes
Ideal profile
Around 10+ years of experience in compliance, AML, financial crime, regulatory compliance, risk, or related functions
Strong background in banking, fintech, payments, capital markets, trading, financial services, or another regulated environment
Substantial exposure to crypto, digital assets, Web3, blockchain, exchanges, trading platforms, or virtual asset service providers
Strong AML and financial crime compliance expertise is essential
Solid understanding of EU financial services regulation and crypto‑related regulatory frameworks
Experience with MiCA, AML, KYC, sanctions, transaction monitoring, licensing, governance, and regulatory audits
Experience working with regulators, external advisors, senior management, and international stakeholders
Hands‑on, pragmatic, structured, and able to operate in a fast‑paced international environment
Strong leadership mindset with the ability to build processes, teams, and compliance standards
Excellent English and German communication skills
Experience in an international or global setup is preferred
Setup:
Onsite / senior leadership role
Seniority:
Head of Compliance / Compliance Director / Senior Compliance Leader
This role is especially relevant for senior compliance professionals who have built their career in banking, fintech, payments, capital markets, trading, or regulated financial services and have already gained strong experience in crypto, digital assets, blockchain, Web3, exchanges, or trading platforms.
Interested or know someone who could be a strong fit? Feel free to reach out confidentially.
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Head of Compliance – Europe (m/f/d) | Crypto / Digital Assets | Vienna Arbeitgeber: Salesreich GmbH
Salesreich GmbH ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeitern nicht nur ein wettbewerbsfähiges Gehalt von 150.000 bis 200.000 Euro plus Boni bietet, sondern auch eine dynamische Arbeitskultur, die Innovation und Teamarbeit fördert. In dieser Schlüsselposition haben Sie die Möglichkeit, Ihre rechtlichen Fähigkeiten in einem wachsenden Fintech-Umfeld einzusetzen und gleichzeitig Ihre Karriere durch gezielte Weiterbildungsangebote voranzutreiben. Unsere Büros in einer pulsierenden europäischen Stadt bieten zudem eine inspirierende Umgebung, die den Austausch von Ideen und die persönliche Entwicklung unterstützt.
