Compliance Lead Fintech
Merge helps Web3 companies access banking and payment services by providing APIs that bridge fiat and cryptocurrency ecosystems.
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About Merge
Merge helps Web3 and crypto companies access traditional financial services by providing API-based banking and payment infrastructure. Users can create bank accounts, send global payments, and convert between fiat and stablecoins through a single integration. Merge addresses regulatory compliance challenges while enabling crypto businesses to operate with tier-1 banking partners.
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Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will serve as MLRO and lead AML/CFT compliance for CASP operations. You will build and maintain compliance frameworks, manage regulatory reporting, oversee controls and risk assessments, engage with regulators and auditors, and guide internal teams on regulatory best practices.
Requirements
- Experience as an MLRO or Head of Compliance in crypto or fintech
- Understanding of MiCA and CASP regulations
- Experience with EU regulation
- Ability to own the compliance function end to end
- Experience with crypto-asset business models and blockchain-related AML risks
- Familiarity with blockchain analytics and travel rule tools such as Elliptic and Notabene
Responsibilities
- Act as MLRO for AML/CFT compliance under MiCA and related EU regulations
- Design, implement, and maintain AML/CFT frameworks, policies, and procedures
- Manage STR/SAR reporting and regulatory filings
- Liaise with regulators, auditors, banking partners, and external stakeholders
- Oversee compliance policies, controls, governance, and risk assessments
- Monitor regulatory developments and ensure ongoing compliance
- Provide compliance guidance, training, and regulatory best practices to internal teams
