Senior Compliance Officer - Regulatory and Advisory

Job description

In 2018, Bitvavo launched the first version of its digital assets trading platform, to bridge the gap between traditional currencies and digital assets. By offering transparent fees, a wide range of assets and an easy to use platform, Bitvavo is making the currency of the future accessible for everyone. In two years' time, Bitvavo has established itself as the market leader in the Netherlands and one of the largest in Europe, with over one million users exchanging tens of billions of digital assets a year. About the Role The role will be an integral part of our Compliance team. Our team is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance and ethical conduct across all aspects of our business operations. Will assist with the design, implementation and oversight of Bitvavo’s risk-based compliance programme, based on EU regulatory requirements. You will be part of a team responsible for the daily compliance activities contributing with your expertise in advising internal stakeholders on compliance matters and drafting/reviewing internal policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements. You will be able to assess impact and draft clear and hands-on advice on upcoming regulatory change impact and implementation, taking into account the needs of the business. What You'll Be Doing Own and drive the strategic development of the Group’s Policy Framework, ensuring full alignment with the Compliance Programme and applicable regulatory requirements Monitor and analyse developments with regard to regulations in the compliance area (i.e MICAR, EMD II, DORA, AMLDs) and make regulatory impact assessment with clear business requirements Act as the primary compliance advisor to business and product teams on areas such as MiCA/ MiFID II/ EMI/ DORA, providing clear, commercially-aware guidance that enables the business to move forward with confidence Monitor, assess and communicate regulatory developments across the EU and key jurisdictions Support Bitvavo's engagement with regulators on supervisory matters Act as primary Compliance Officer responsible for completion of the annual Enterprise Risk Assessment and the Systematic Integrity Risk Analysis (SIRA), working alongside the Risk department Lead regulatory impact assessments, translating new requirements into actionable business requirements and implementation roadmaps Build trusted relat…