Job Description

Bitcoin Suisse is the Swiss crypto-native pioneer and trusted gateway to crypto asset investing. As the leading crypto financial service provider in Switzerland, we operate across the most relevant crypto exchanges and provide brokerage, custody, staking and other crypto-related services at the forefront of technical innovation. We are as dedicated to our clients as we are passionate about cryptocurrencies and the underlying blockchain technology. We make things happen and have helped to shape the crypto and blockchain ecosystem in Switzerland as a driving force in the development of the ‘Crypto Valley’. Bitcoin Suisse is headquartered in Zug with offices in Copenhagen, Vaduz and Bratislava and targets (ultra-) high-net-worth private individuals and institutional clients.

Senior Compliance Officer

We are looking for a Senior Compliance Officer to play a key role in driving and contributing to our compliance operation in Vaduz, Liechtenstein You serve as the Deputy MLRO, maintaining regular contact with the Financial Market Authority (FMA) and the Financial Intelligence Unit (SFIU), while actively contributing to the organisation’s compliance with local laws and regulatory requirements. Working closely with the Compliance team in Zug, Switzerland, the role entails managing client onboardings in line with all applicable due diligence and AML/KYC requirements. Key responsibilities include submitting suspicious activity reports to the FIU, maintaining policies, ensuring timely regulatory reporting, and maintaining a thorough understanding of the regulatory landscape.

You will have the following responsibilities

• Manage KYC and CDD processes for new and existing accounts in compliance with SPG and SPV
• Carry out financial crime investigations
• Submit accurate and prompt reporting of suspicious activities to the FIU
• Address AML escalations from transaction monitoring, sanctions, and negative media screening
• Provide expert advice and assessment on regulatory topics with a focus on AML regulations as well as due diligence obligations
• Ensure compliance of financial products, services, and marketing materials with all applicable laws
• Draft and review internal policies, instructions and guidelines to ensure adherence to industry standards
• Prepare and deliver tailored Compliance training sessions to empower teams

What you bring along

• Degree in Law, Economics, Finance, or related field
• At least 5 years of experience in a compliance role within the financial industry, focusing on Liechtenstein
• Thorough knowledge of Liechtenstein’s financial regulations, including SPG, SPV, and TVTG
• Previous experience in dealing with FMA and SFIU
• Familiarity with MiCAR, MiFID, Cross-Border Compliance, FATCA/CRS regulations
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Interest in blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and FinTech
• Fluent in English and German; other languages are a plus

What we offer

• Expertise: Work with crypto native experts
• Culture: Positive and supportive team culture that relies on common goals, ambitions and values
• Activities: Regular team events and activities
• Ownership: High level of autonomy and responsibility
• Crypto Salary: Option to get a part of your salary in Bitcoin and/or Ether
• Workation: Enjoy the flexibility of working across designated EU countries, with up to 10 days a year to combine work and travel