Description
Company Overview
An expanding digital asset and financial technology environment is strengthening its regulatory governance and licensing capabilities to support cryptocurrency-related services within the European financial market. Its activities involve digital asset platforms, cryptocurrency custody solutions, virtual asset transactions, and blockchain-enabled financial products.
The organisation is seeking a regulatory compliance specialist to coordinate licensing documentation, monitor regulatory obligations, and support ongoing compliance with European and Estonian financial services requirements.
Role Summary
The Crypto Regulatory Compliance & Licensing Officer will manage regulatory documentation, licensing obligations, and compliance coordination across digital asset operations. The role focuses on interpreting regulatory requirements, maintaining authorisation records, supporting regulatory submissions, and ensuring that cryptocurrency-related business activities operate within applicable legal frameworks.
The successful candidate will work closely with legal advisers, senior management, risk specialists, and operational teams to maintain regulatory readiness and support the organisation’s digital asset business development.
Key Responsibilities
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Coordinate regulatory compliance activities relating to cryptocurrency and digital asset services.
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Monitor licensing and authorisation requirements applicable to crypto-asset service providers.
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Support compliance with the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and relevant Estonian regulatory requirements.
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Prepare and maintain regulatory documentation, licensing records, and compliance registers.
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Coordinate regulatory submissions and responses to information requests from competent authorities.
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Maintain records of regulatory obligations, reporting deadlines, and compliance milestones.
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Review business activities to identify potential regulatory gaps and authorisation requirements.
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Assist with the development of internal policies covering digital asset custody, trading, and customer services.
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Coordinate regulatory assessments for new cryptocurrency products and business activities.
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Work with legal and compliance teams to evaluate regulatory changes affecting digital asset operations.
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Support the preparation of governance documents, internal compliance reports, and regulatory disclosures.
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Monitor outsourcing arrangements and third-party service providers from a regulatory compliance perspective.
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Coordinate internal regulatory readiness reviews and compliance remediation activities.
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Advise operational teams on documentation standards and regulatory recordkeeping.
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Maintain an organised repository of regulatory correspondence, approvals, and compliance evidence.
Requirements and Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Compliance, or a related discipline.
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At least 4 years of experience in regulatory compliance, financial services licensing, or legal operations.
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Strong understanding of European financial services regulation and cryptocurrency compliance.
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Knowledge of MiCA, AML/CFT requirements, and relevant Estonian regulatory frameworks.
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Experience preparing regulatory documentation and coordinating compliance submissions.
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Understanding of crypto-asset service provider activities, including custody, exchange, and trading services.
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Familiarity with regulatory governance, compliance registers, and internal control documentation.
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Strong legal research, analytical, and report-writing skills.
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Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and communicate practical implications.
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Experience working with legal advisers, financial regulators, and compliance professionals is advantageous.
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ICA, CAMS, or relevant regulatory compliance qualifications are desirable.
Benefits
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Fully remote working opportunity within Estonia.
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Opportunity to contribute to regulatory governance within the European crypto industry.
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Exposure to digital asset licensing and financial regulatory developments.
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Collaboration with experienced legal, compliance, and fintech professionals.
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Access to professional regulatory training and development.
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Flexible working arrangements within an internationally oriented environment.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit an updated CV highlighting their regulatory compliance experience, cryptocurrency industry knowledge, and licensing or authorisation-related responsibilities. Applicants should demonstrate experience with regulatory documentation, compliance monitoring, and financial services governance.
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