Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst (MiCAR)

Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst (MiCAR)

We are seeking a Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst to support the OSL Pay’s overall regulatory compliance framework, with a specific focus on the implementation and ongoing adherence to the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) and related AML/CFT requirements. Reporting to the MLRO and Compliance Officer of the Company, the Senior Analyst has a legal background and proven experience in financial or crypto regulation, ensuring that the company’s operations, products, and internal processes comply with applicable EU and local laws, while promoting a robust culture of compliance across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, interpret, and implement the requirements of the EU MiCA Regulation, ensuring the company’s policies, procedures, and disclosures remain fully compliant.
• Support the design, maintenance, and periodic review of the Compliance Management System in line with MiCA, and other relevant EU frameworks.
• Advise management and business units on regulatory obligations, including authorization requirements, governance, conflict of interests, disclosure standards, and conduct of business rules.
• Review and assess new crypto products, services, and marketing materials for regulatory compliance prior to launch.
• Liaise with external legal counsel and regulatory authorities, assisting in licensing, notifications, and supervisory communications.
• Contribute to the drafting and maintenance of internal compliance documentation, including policies, risk assessments, control matrices, and compliance monitoring plans.
• Conduct regulatory gap analyses and propose corrective or enhancement measures to ensure MiCA readiness.
• Support internal training initiatives to raise awareness of MiCA and related compliance topics across departments.
• Monitor regulatory developments, ESMA and EBA guidelines, and national competent authority (NCA) publications relevant to crypto-asset regulation (Bank of Italy, Consob).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law or related field (LL.M. or postgraduate qualification in financial regulation is a plus).
• 3–5 years of experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles within the financial services, fintech, or crypto industry.
• Strong understanding of EU financial regulation, with in-depth knowledge of MiCA and related frameworks (MiFID, AMLD6, TFR, DORA).
• Proven experience engaging with regulators or managing licensing/registration processes for CASPs or financial institutions.
• Strong understanding of blockchain technology and virtual asset transaction flows.
• Excellent analytical, legal drafting, and interpretation skills.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business procedures.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage priorities, and mentor junior team members.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with fluency in Italian and English.
• High ethical standards, precision, and professional judgment.