Legal Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer (MiCA)

Cryptonow

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are dedicated to making crypto easy and accessible for everyone. Our unique product offerings, including the European Cryptonow Brokerage Platform and Crypto Voucher Cards, have positioned us as pioneers in the industry since 2017. Cryptonow obtained the MiCAR licence by the FMA (Financial Market Authority), ensuring compliance with the highest EU regulatory standards. With offices in Austria and Switzerland — right in the heart of "Crypto Valley" — we are looking for an experienced C#.NET Developer to help build and scale the systems powering our brokerage and voucher card platforms. Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced Regulatory & Compliance Affairs Manager to own our MiCA license end-to-end, lead our AML function, and help mature our governance framework as we scale. This is a hands-on role for someone who is equally comfortable in a regulatory meeting, drafting a policy, and managing a team.

Requirements

Degree in Law, Finance, or related field
5+ years of experience in regulatory affairs, compliance, or legal roles within financial services, payments, or crypto-assets
Solid understanding of MiCA, AML/CFT requirements, and Austrian/EU financial regulation
Experience communicating directly with regulators (FMA) and managing outside counsel
Team leadership experience (AML team or similar)
Strong stakeholder management and ability to work cross-functionally with business, product, and finance teams
Fluency in English is required; German is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Own and maintain our existing MiCA license, ensuring ongoing compliance with all regulatory requirements
Act as the primary point of contact for the regulator (FMA) on all license-related matters
Coordinate with external legal counsel on regulatory filings, interpretations, and license conditions
Monitor regulatory developments (MiCA, DORA related EU/national guidance) and assess impact on the business
Prepare and submit required regulatory reports, notifications, and disclosures
Manage and oversee the AML team, ensuring the AML/CFT framework is effective and up to date
Ensure ongoing compliance with AML obligations (KYC, transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, risk assessments)
Act as or work closely with the Money Laundering Officer (AMLO and Deputy AMLO)
Liaise with the FMA and other authorities on AML-related matters
Drive improvements to the company's governance structure, policies, and internal control framework
Support the design and implementation of committees, reporting lines, and escalation processes appropriate for a regulated entity
Ensure documentation (policies, procedures, org charts) reflects actual practice and regulatory expectations
Support internal and external audits, as well as regulatory reviews/inspections
Manage the legal and regulatory aspects of the gift card business line
Assess licensing/e-money/payment services implications and coordinate with external counsel as needed
Review contracts, terms & conditions, and partner agreements relevant to this business
Act as a bridge between business teams and legal/compliance, translating regulatory requirements into practical operational guidance
Support new product/business initiatives with regulatory input from the outset ("compliance by design")
Maintain relationships with external law firms, auditors, and consultants; manage related budgets
Contribute to regulatory horizon-scanning and internal training on compliance topics
Support fit & proper assessments and internal governance filings for management/key function holders
Prepare board/management reporting on regulatory and compliance matters
Support incident management and regulatory breach reporting where relevant
Contribute to the company's risk management framework (compliance risk, operational risk related to regulatory topics)