Head of Compliance
FalconX provides institutional access to digital asset markets through deep liquidity, financing solutions, and technology infrastructure for global institutions.
Maintainer signals as of 9/2/2026
Funding history
About FalconX
FalconX operates an institutional prime brokerage serving hedge funds, asset managers, family offices, and financial institutions. The platform implements unified liquidity access across Multiple exchanges and OTC desks, providing spot trading, derivatives, custody, and financing solutions. FalconX enables clients to execute strategies with minimal slippage through proprietary technology and 24/7 market coverage.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will lead regulatory governance, oversee the compliance programme, manage regulatory engagement and reporting, and guide MiCA licensing and transition activities. You will resolve legacy compliance issues, advise on business initiatives, report to the board, and mentor a small compliance team.
Requirements
- Prior MFSA Personal Questionnaire approval and successful completion of regulatory interviews
- Direct experience managing supervisory interactions and engagement with the MFSA
- Current residency in Malta or immediate willingness to relocate
Responsibilities
- Lead regulatory matters, including audits, examinations, inspections, reporting, and engagement with the MFSA, FIAU, and applicable EU agencies
- Lead MiCA licensing and transition processes
- Ensure CASP and VFA policies, product features, and operational controls align with EU regulatory standards
- Own and execute the compliance programme, board reporting, and internal policy registers
- Resolve legacy compliance issues and provide commercially minded compliance advice
- Guide, mentor, and set standards for a team of compliance professionals
Benefits
- Discretionary bonuses
- Equity allocations
