Compliance Manager, Sygnum Europe (Liechtenstein)

Job description: Compliance Manager, Sygnum Europe (Liechtenstein)

About the role

We are looking for a motivated Compliance Manager to join our Legal & Compliance team in Liechtenstein. The successful candidate will play an important role in building a high-performing compliance team and ensuring that our operations comply with applicable laws and regulations as well as relevant FMA guidelines.

Main tasks:

• Support the development and implementation of Sygnum's compliance strategy in Liechtenstein, providing strategic leadership to the compliance function and high caliber regulatory and advisory support to internal stakeholders across the business.
• Establish, update, monitor and implement AML-CFT frameworks, policies and procedures, including KYC/CYCT processes, transaction monitoring, sanctions/PEP screening, suspicious activity reporting and ongoing client due diligence.
• Promoting a strong compliance culture throughout the organization by balancing regulatory rigor with practical solutions.
• Monitoring compliance with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies, ensuring the effective implementation of compliance frameworks and ensuring that appropriate controls are in place.
• Tracking and analyzing regulatory developments, assessing their impact on operations and advising relevant stakeholders accordingly.
• Conduct regular training sessions to ensure Sygnum employees are informed and compliant with the latest regulatory developments and industry standards.
• Managing regulatory reporting and maintaining regular communication with the FMA and other relevant authorities.
• Conduct internal compliance assessments and risk assessments to identify gaps and recommend improvements.
• Compliance advice for new products, services and business initiatives to ensure they comply with regulatory expectations.
• Assist with audit readiness and regulatory audits, including preparing documentation and coordinating with internal teams and responding to auditor and/or regulator inquiries.

Ideal candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in law, business administration, finance or a related field
• Good knowledge of AML/KYC/CFT regulations and best practices in Liechtenstein, with a strong group of Swiss and EU regulations as a significant advantage
• Good knowledge of the regulatory landscape in Liechtenstein and the EU (MiCAR, DORA etc.) and the latest trends in compliance, FinTech and RegTech industry as well as digital assets and blockchain
• Understanding of compliance standards and best practices, regulatory guidance and FATF recommendations for digital assets
• Goal and results oriented, able to work with minimal direction and deliver practical solutions (with a good commercial business acumen)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Valid Liechtenstein work permit and ability to work at least 3 days per week on site

Our offer:

• Being part of a dynamic, global team that builds a trusted interface between traditional and digital assets
• Experience a fast-paced, exciting work environment that fosters meritocracy, collaboration and open communication
• Comprehensive package of benefits for all team members