Compliance Officer, Cryptoasset Regulation at OnHires

Job Title:

Compliance Officer

Employer:

On Hires
Job Type: Remote

Location:

United Kingdom
Salary/Rate:
Not Specified
UK Visa Sponsorship:
Not available

• Manage the live UK FCA cryptoasset file, including:
  • Requests for Information (RFI) cycles
  • Supplementary submissions and remediation
  • Transition to the incoming FSMA cryptoasset authorisation regime
• Implement and provide evidence of MiCA CASP licensing and compliance with national regulator obligations.
• Conflicts of interest
• Complaints handling
• Custody and client-asset segregation
• Market abuse detection and reporting
• Prudential safeguards
• Outsourcing
• White-paper obligations
• Design and document the Transfer of Funds Regulation (TFR)/Travel Rule framework, including:
  • Originator and beneficiary data
  • Self-hosted wallets
  • Counter party CASP due diligence
• Design and document blockchain analytics controls, including methodology, thresholds, and exposure attribution.
• Prepare DORA and ICT-risk documentation for the CASP scope in collaboration with the ICT function.
• Conduct regulatory assessments of new cryptoassets, blockchain networks, custody arrangements, and crypto counter parties.
• Perform gap analyses, thematic reviews, and remediation planning.
• Verify that approved compliance controls operate effectively in practice.
• Report directly to the Global Chief of Compliance.
• Collaborate with the MLRO, AML team, ICT function, regulators, and senior leadership.

• Manage the live UK FCA cryptoasset file, including:
  • Requests for Information (RFI) cycles
  • Supplementary submissions and remediation
  • Transition to the incoming FSMA cryptoasset authorisation regime
• Implement and provide evidence of MiCA CASP licensing and compliance with national regulator obligations.
• Develop MiCA policies covering:
  • Conflicts of interest
  • Complaints handling
  • Custody and client-asset segregation
  • Market abuse detection and reporting
  • Prudential safeguards
  • Outsourcing
  • White-paper obligations
• Design and document the Transfer of Funds Regulation (TFR)/Travel Rule framework, including:
  • Originator and beneficiary data
  • Self-hosted wallets
  • Counter party CASP due diligence
• Design and document blockchain analytics controls, including methodology, thresholds, and exposure attribution.
• Prepare DORA and ICT-risk documentation for the CASP scope in collaboration with the ICT function.
• Conduct regulatory assessments of new cryptoassets, blockchain networks, custody arrangements, and crypto counter parties.
• Perform gap analyses, thematic reviews, and remediation planning.
• Verify that approved compliance controls operate effectively in practice.
• Report directly to the Global Chief of Compliance.
• Collaborate with the MLRO, AML team, ICT function, regulators, and senior leadership.

• Minimum of 5 years of regulatory compliance experience, including at least 3 years working within a cryptoasset business licensed or authorised by a national competent authority.
• Experience in authorisation, licensing, policy development, and governance documentation.
• Hands-on experience with a cryptoasset authorisation framework, such as:
  • MiCA/CASP
  • UK FCA cryptoasset registration or authorisation
  • Comparable Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) regimes
• Experience handling regulatory submissions and reviews.
• Ability to independently prepare substantive regulatory documents and respond to regulator feedback.
• Practical knowledge of the TFR/Travel Rule.
• Understanding of blockchain analytics and how to demonstrate exposure attribution to regulators.
• Working knowledge of:
  • DORA as applied to CASPs
  • AMLD and FATF standards
  • Sanctions compliance
  • Outsourcing requirements
  • Governance requirements
• Ability to interpret primary legislation and regulatory guidance independently and distinguish mandatory requirements from risk appetite.
• Fluent professional English with excellent writing…