Compliance Manager

Blockchain is connecting the world to the future of finance. As the most trusted and fastest-growing global crypto company, it helps millions of people worldwide safely access cryptocurrency. Since its inception in 2011, Blockchain has earned the trust of over 90 million wallet holders and more than 40 million verified users, facilitating over $1 trillion in crypto transactions. We are seeking an experienced compliance professional to join our Malta entity as a Compliance Manager. The successful candidate will have a solid grounding in Maltese AML/CFT legislation and the FIAU regulatory framework, hands-on experience with STR/SAR investigations and submissions, and a working knowledge of the crypto and virtual assets sector. WHAT YOU WILL DO STR/SAR Investigations and Regulatory Reporting Support the end-to-end STR/SAR process, including internal investigation, documentation, and submission to the FIAU via the goAML platform. Conduct case reviews of flagged transactions, applying sound judgement to assess reasonable grounds for suspicion. Maintain accurate case records in line with regulatory record-keeping requirements. Monitor FIAU typology guidance and incorporate relevant findings into day-to-day monitoring activity. AML and Compliance Projects Contribute to a range of AML and compliance workstreams as directed by the MLRO, including policy reviews, risk assessments, CDD/EDD process improvements, and regulatory change implementation. Assist with the preparation of AML/CFT reports for senior management and the Board. Support training initiatives to ensure staff across the Malta entity understand and meet their AML obligations. Liaise with Group compliance and legal teams to ensure consistency between entity-level and group-wide standards. Virtual Assets Compliance Apply knowledge of the VASP regulatory framework in Malta (VFAA, MFSA rules) to day-to-day compliance activity. Support the use of blockchain analytics tools (e.g. Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM Labs) in transaction monitoring and investigations. Stay current on crypto AML typologies and developments such as the FATF Travel Rule and MiCA implementation. WHAT YOU WILL NEED 4+ years of AML/CFT compliance experience within a regulated financial services or virtual assets business. Solid, working knowledge of Maltese AML/CFT law and regulation, including the PMLA (Cap. 373), FIAU Implementing Procedures, and applicable EU directives. Proven, hands-on experience with STR/SAR investigations and submissions, including use of the FIAU's goAML reporting system.