Head of Compliance/AML Italy

Our Client is an international player in the crypto space.

We are looking for the Head of MRLO & Compliance, a key role with solid regulatory experience, risk management skills and the ability to liaise with authorities/regulators.

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities include:

• Design, implement, and update the compliance and anti-money laundering system in line with: Legislative Decree 231/2007; Regulation (EU) 2023/1113; European and national regulations applicable to crypto-assets and crypto-ATMs.

• Manage and supervise the processes of: Customer due diligence (CDD/KYC, EDD), Transaction monitoring and reporting of suspicious transactions (SOS), Data retention and transaction traceability.

• Conducting AML and compliance risk assessments, including product, customer, channel, and jurisdiction risk assessments.

• Interact with supervisory authorities and other competent authorities, including in response to requests for information, inspections, or audits.

• Support management in managing regulatory and reputational risks.

• Providing internal training for staff on compliance, AML, and crypto-asset regulations.

• Monitor European and national regulatory developments in the field of DLT/crypto-assets and anti-money laundering, proposing the necessary adjustments.

• Oversee EU market expansion and extend compliance program Europe-wide.

The role will report to the regional CEO and will join the board of the Italian company.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of professional experience in compliance, AML/CFT, and risk management roles gained, alternatively or cumulatively, in: FinTech and / or crypto-asset operators, banks, payment & electronic money institutions, other industries under the CONSOB or BANKIT supervision, highly regulated industries like gaming.
• In-depth knowledge of Italian and European anti-money laundering regulations, with particular reference to Legislative Decree 231/2007 and Regulation (EU) 2023/1113.
• Solid experience in risk management and second-level controls.
• Relevant professional certifications (for example: CAMS, ICA, ACAMS, or equivalent).
• Very strong English, both written and spoken and native Italian.
• The highest degree of professional integrity and ability to operate in regulated and rapidly changing environments.

Key for the role

• Passion and experience in the crypto-asset sector.
• Experience AML and compliance risk assessment for cash-transactions.
• Previous formal appointment as MLRO in Italy.
• Experience in international contexts or multinational groups.