Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist

About the role

In this role, you will serve as the primary compliance adviser for specific business areas, providing practical guidance on regulatory matters such as MiCA, DORA, PSD2, and AML/CFT. You will manage compliance queries, conduct reviews, and assess internal controls to ensure adherence to regulations.

You will also monitor evolving regulations, prepare regulatory reports, and deliver training to promote a strong compliance culture within Nexo. This position requires a proactive approach to identifying compliance risks and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Who this role suits

• A professional with over six years of experience in regulatory compliance, ideally within a regulated environment.
• Someone with strong analytical and problem-solving skills who can prioritize tasks effectively.
• A confident communicator who can present compliance information clearly and train colleagues.
• An individual who thrives in a fast-paced, fluid environment and pays close attention to detail.

From the employer

Your role

• Act as the go-to compliance adviser for your assigned business areas, giving practical, well-reasoned guidance on regulatory, policy and conduct-related matters across MiCA, DORA, PSD2, AML/CFT and GDPR.
• Handle ad-hoc compliance queries, including the more complex or higher-risk ones, accurately and within agreed timeframes, with minimal supervision.
• Own the delivery of your assigned reviews within the annual Compliance Monitoring Plan, including risk-based testing, thematic reviews, sampling and control assessments.
• Assess internal controls, policies, procedures and processes against regulatory and internal requirements, and recommend improvements to the compliance framework.
• Document findings clearly, agree remediation actions with the business and track them to closure, escalating delays or material concerns to the Head of Regulatory Compliance.
• Identify and assess compliance risks and control weaknesses, and escalate them with a clear recommendation.
• Monitor new and changing regulation and guidance, assess the impact on the business, and communicate expectations to stakeholders in a clear and practical way.
• Prepare and support regulatory reporting and day-to-day communication with authorities, under the direction of the Compliance Manager.
• Support compliance with GDPR and internal data protection policies in collaboration with the Compliance function.
• Deliver awareness sessions and contribute to compliance staff training, helping to build a strong compliance culture across the organization.
• Work with colleagues across departments to ensure compliance requirements are understood and applied consistently.
• Additional duties and projects as assigned by the Compliance Manager.

What makes you stand out

• More than 6 years of relevant professional experience in regulatory compliance, including within a regulated environment, including hands-on experience of compliance monitoring, testing or assurance.
• Any experience in cryptocurrencies and blockchain is a strong advantage.
• Solid understanding of European regulatory frameworks, particularly MiCA, DORA, PSD2 and AMLD.
• Knowledge of the Maltese regulatory framework, including the MFSA rulebooks, is an advantage.
• Experience advising business teams and giving clear, practical compliance guidance.
• Experience documenting findings and driving remediation actions through to closure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the confidence to present to and train colleagues.
• A degree in law, finance or a related field (preferred).
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, with the judgement to assess and mitigate regulatory risks and to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently within one strong team in a fluid, fast-paced environment.

Nexo benefits

• Competitive and rewarding compensation package.
• Annual performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive Learning Hub for continuous growth.
• A dynamic and inspiring environment with cutting-edge projects.
• Career development opportunities in a global leader driving the next generation of wealth.