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Regulatory & Compliance Affairs Manager (MiCA / AML) Jobs in Vienna, Vienna, Austria at Cryptonow
Title: Regulatory & Compliance Affairs Manager (MiCA / AML)
Company: Cryptonow
Location: Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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
