FULL TIME
TAS-SLIEMA, MALTA
FULL DAY
22 October 2026
Ref: 455876

We are seeking a Deputy Head of Compliance to support the Head of Compliance in overseeing the Compliance function and maintaining an effective compliance framework for crypto-asset and payment services.

About the Opportunity You will oversee the day-to-day operation of key elements of the compliance programme, provide trusted advice to senior stakeholders and deputise for the Head of Compliance when required. You will help translate regulatory requirements into practical controls and ensure that compliance considerations are embedded in products, services and strategic decisions. The position reports to the Head of Compliance with appropriate access to local senior management, Board committees and relevant regional and global Compliance leaders. What You’ll Be Doing: Leadership & Governance: Support the Head of Compliance in managing the function, people, and annual plan, and deputise at management and committee meetings when required. Regulatory Advisory: Provide commercially aware advice to Product, Engineering, Operations, Legal, and Risk teams on EU/Maltese regulations, including MiCA, payment services, DORA, and consumer protection. Framework & Product Reviews: Maintain a risk-based framework for crypto-asset and payment activities. Conduct compliance reviews of customer journeys, disclosures, complaints, conflicts of interest, safeguarding, outsourcing, and operational resilience. Monitoring & Remediation: Run the Compliance Monitoring Programme (thematic reviews, control testing). Oversee risk assessments, escalate breaches, and drive sustainable remediation. Regulatory Relations: Assist in managing the relationship with the MFSA and other authorities, coordinating supervisory meetings, information requests, and accurate regulatory notifications/returns. Reporting: Prepare high-quality reports on key risks, trends, breaches, and monitoring findings for senior management, Boards, and committees. Cross-Functional Defense: Partner closely with the MLRO and Financial Crime teams (maintaining clear boundaries between regulatory and financial crime duties), as well as Risk and Internal Audit. Culture & Training: Coach the Compliance team, deliver targeted training to directors and staff, and champion a culture where regulatory obligations and customer interests guide business decisions. What We Look For in You: Experience & Education: 5+ years of regulatory compliance experience in financial services, payments, fintech, or the crypto-asset sector, including a senior role. A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) is required. Subject Matter Expertise: Deep working knowledge of MiCA, the EU regulatory framework for crypto-asset service providers, and EU payment-services regulation. Applied Compliance Skills: Practical experience designing and operating compliance frameworks, monitoring programmes, and risk assessments, as well as advising on tech-led product development and regulatory change. Regulator Engagement & Fitness: Proven track record of engaging with financial regulators and responding to supervisory reviews or inspections. Must possess the professional standing to satisfy regulatory fitness and propriety expectations and obtain necessary approvals. Leadership & Judgement: Strong people-management skills to set priorities and coach teams. Highly ethical and independent, with the sound judgement to constructively challenge senior stakeholders and take principled positions. Communication & Global Collaboration: Professional fluency in English with the ability to explain complex regulatory matters clearly and pragmatically. Comfortable working across functions, jurisdictions, and time zones in a fast-paced environment. Nice to Have: Previous experience within a regulated crypto-asset business, payment institution, electronic-money institution or digital bank. Experience working in Malta or with the Malta Financial Services Authority. Experience supporting or deputising for a regulated Head of Compliance or approved compliance officer. Knowledge of EU regulatory requirements relating to safeguarding, stablecoins, outsourcing, operational resilience, consumer protection and cross-border passporting. A relevant professional qualification from the International Compliance Association, ACAMS or an equivalent body. A legal, accounting, risk-management or regulatory qualification. Knowledge of and genuine enthusiasm for the crypto and digital-assets industry. Perks & Benefits: Competitive total compensation package. Learning and development programmes and an education subsidy. Team-building programmes and company events. Wellness and meal allowances. Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants. Additional benefits that we would be pleased to discuss during the recruitment process.

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ISCED Level: Bachelor or equivalent - Level (6)

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Monitor and update technical and economic information and regulations
Analyse financial markets (money exchange market, bonds markets...) and assess stock value of quoted companies
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Explain and execute a quality action plan or method (corrections, improvements, uniformity...)
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Salary: €50,000-90,000 per year

Deputy Head of Compliance – Malta

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