Managing Director (Head of MiCA Compliance & Legal)

As Managing Director and Head of MiCA Compliance & Legal at Cryptonow, you own our MiCA license end-to-end, lead our AML function, and help mature our governance framework as we scale. You join the Management Body and Board of Directors of a regulated crypto platform licensed by the FMA (Financial Market Authority) under MiCAR, with operations across Austria and Switzerland. This is a hands-on role where you are equally comfortable in a regulatory meeting, drafting a policy, and managing a team.

What you'll do

• Own and maintain our existing MiCA license, ensuring ongoing compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Act as the primary point of contact for the regulator (FMA) on all license-related matters
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on regulatory filings, interpretations, and license conditions
• Monitor regulatory developments (MiCA, DORA related EU and national guidance) and assess impact on the business
• Prepare and submit required regulatory reports, notifications, and disclosures
• Manage and oversee the AML team, ensuring the AML/CFT framework is effective and up to date
• Ensure ongoing compliance with AML obligations including KYC, transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, and risk assessments
• Act as or work closely with the Money Laundering Officer (AMLO and Deputy AMLO)
• Liaise with the FMA and other authorities on AML-related matters
• Drive improvements to the company's governance structure, policies, and internal control framework
• Support the design and implementation of committees, reporting lines, and escalation processes appropriate for a regulated entity
• Ensure documentation (policies, procedures, org charts) reflects actual practice and regulatory expectations
• Support internal and external audits, as well as regulatory reviews and inspections
• Manage the legal and regulatory aspects of the gift card business line
• Assess licensing, e-money, and payment services implications and coordinate with external counsel as needed
• Review contracts, terms and conditions, and partner agreements relevant to the gift card business
• Act as a bridge between business teams and legal/compliance, translating regulatory requirements into practical operational guidance
• Support new product and business initiatives with regulatory input from the outset ("compliance by design")
• Maintain relationships with external law firms, auditors, and consultants; manage related budgets
• Contribute to regulatory horizon-scanning and internal training on compliance topics
• Support fit and proper assessments and internal governance filings for management and key function holders
• Prepare board and management reporting on regulatory and compliance matters
• Support incident management and regulatory breach reporting where relevant
• Contribute to the company's risk management framework (compliance risk, operational risk related to regulatory topics)

What you bring

• A degree in Law, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in regulatory affairs, compliance, or legal roles within financial services, payments, or crypto-assets
• A solid understanding of MiCA, AML/CFT requirements, and Austrian and EU financial regulation
• Experience communicating directly with regulators (FMA) and managing outside counsel
• Team leadership experience (AML team or similar)
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to work cross-functionally with business, product, and finance teams
• Fluency in German and English

What we offer

• A key role with real ownership over compliance strategy and regulatory direction
• Work from our Vienna or Baar office, both based in vibrant, well-connected fintech and crypto hubs
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth
• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge crypto and fintech infrastructure at a licensed, regulated, EU-compliant company

About Cryptonow

Cryptonow is a regulated crypto platform dedicated to making crypto easy and accessible for everyone. Operating since 2017 from offices in Austria and Switzerland, Cryptonow offers the European Cryptonow Brokerage Platform and Crypto Voucher Cards, and holds a MiCAR licence from the FMA (Financial Market Authority) ensuring compliance with the highest EU regulatory standards.