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Head Of Risk And Compliance

Senior executive with 13+ years of experience shaping risk and compliance functions across regulated banking, fintech, digital assets, and investment management. Specialist in regulatory licensing (FINMA, MiFID II, FCA, VASP), digital financial ecosystems, and cross-border frameworks. Proven success building enterprise-wide compliance programs, operationalizing governance frameworks (3LoD, ICS, DORA), and driving board-level oversight. Known for leading regulatory audits, navigating change management, and translating regulatory mandates into commercially scalable, tech-enabled solutions.


Experience: 11 years

Yearly salary: $140,000

Hourly rate: $50

Nationality: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom


Experience

Head of Regulatory Compliance, MLRO
METAWEALTH INTERNATIONAL
2024 - 2025
Delivered VASP licensing application in Lithuania and oversaw MiFID II license readiness via CSSF in Luxembourg. Oversaw fund structuring using a CSSF–registered RAIF framework, ensuring MiFID II and AIFMD alignment to FCA standards for professional investors. Developed and implemented AML/KYC onboarding aligned to FCA CDD/EDD requirements for high-net-worth and institutional clients. Managed UK–compliant investor disclosures, offering documentation, and regulatory filings. Led MiCAR submission and VASP registration strategy to meet both EU and FCA-aligned crypto asset obligations. Coordinated legal, product, and operational teams to deliver compliant launch of tokenised real estate and bonds products.

Skills

legal
english