Description

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert on financial crime compliance and digital asset regulation across EMEA
• Provide strategic advisory services to internal teams and external clients on regulatory compliance and policy matters
• Develop and deliver authoritative content, including whitepapers, blog posts, regulatory updates, and industry/market analysis
• Build and maintain your professional profile through speaking engagements, social media presence, and industry networking
• Conduct client meetings, training sessions, and regulatory briefings in London and across EMEA
• Collaborate with product teams to provide expert guidance on compliance features and regulatory requirements
• Monitor regulatory developments across jurisdictions and provide strategic analysis for clients and internal teams
• Take ownership of key compliance initiatives and drive outcomes that support business objectives
• Support sales processes with regulatory and compliance expertise during client engagements
• Contribute to cross-functional projects that enhance our compliance capabilities and thought leadership

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Deep financial crime expertise: Substantial experience in anti-money laundering, sanctions compliance, and financial crime investigation
• Regulatory policy background: Experience working with or for regulatory bodies, understanding policy development and implementation
• Digital asset knowledge: Strong understanding of blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, and DeFi protocols with focus on compliance challenges
• Content creation skills: Proven ability to create compelling, authoritative content for diverse audiences
• Collaborative mindset: Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including fellow subject matter experts, to deliver integrated insights and solutions for institutional clients
• Strong communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain complex topics clearly
• Outcome-focused mindset: Track record of taking ownership and delivering measurable results
• Client-facing experience: Comfortable presenting to senior executives and regulatory officials
• Industry credibility: Recognized expertise and professional network in financial crime and digital asset compliance
• Subject matter expertise: Recognized as an expert in financial crime compliance with ability to provide authoritative guidance
• UK location: Based in London with willingness to travel and work from our London office regularly
• Market Infrastructure and Functioning: In-depth knowledge of trading venues, market participants, clearing and settlement systems, and the regulatory frameworks that support stable and efficient markets.
• Policy Development and Implementation: Proven track record of shaping and implementing regulatory policies that support market integrity, efficiency, investor confidence, and financial innovation.

• Experience with stablecoins, RWA tokenization and their regulatory frameworks
• Previous consulting or advisory experience in financial services
• Technical understanding of blockchain analytics and compliance tools
• Advanced degree in law, compliance, or related field
• Multilingual capabilities
• Professional qualifications in compliance, legal, or financial crime (e.g., CAMS, ICA certifications)
• Experience as a regulator, in fintech or digital asset advisory roles

Job Benefits

• Hybrid working and the option to work from almost anywhere for up to 90 days per year
• £500 Remote working budget to set up your home office space

• $1,000 Learning & Development budget to use on anything (agreed with your manager) that contributes to your growth and development

• Holidays: 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• An extra day for your birthday
• Enhanced parental leave: we provide eligible employees, regardless of gender or whether they become a parent by birth or adoption, 16 weeks fully-paid leave

• Private Health Insurance - we use Vitality!
• Full access to Spill Mental Health Support
• Life Assurance: 4 times your salary to your beneficiaries
• £100 cryptocurrency for you!
• Cycle to Work Scheme