Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Manager

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

MiCA License Management

• 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

AML Oversight

• 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

Governance

• 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

Legal Oversight - Gift Card Business

• 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

Additional Responsibilities

• 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)

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
• Fluent in German and English