Chief Compliance Officer

About the Company Are you a senior compliance leader looking to shape the future of one of the world's fastest-growing digital asset trading firms? We're partnering with an innovative quantitative trading business operating at the forefront of the digital asset market. As the company continues its international expansion, they're looking to appoint their first permanent Chief Compliance Officer to build and lead a world-class compliance function. This is a rare opportunity to join a highly technical, entrepreneurial organisation where compliance is viewed as a strategic enabler rather than a block. About the Role Reporting into executive leadership, you’ll take ownership of the global compliance function across multiple jurisdictions, helping the business scale while maintaining the highest regulatory standards. You’ll be responsible for developing a modern, technology-driven compliance framework that supports continued growth across new markets, products and licensing initiatives. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, making it ideal for someone who enjoys building functions rather than simply maintaining them. Responsibilities Lead the global compliance function across multiple regulated jurisdictions.Develop and enhance the firm's compliance framework, policies and governance.Act as the primary contact for regulatory engagement, audits and licensing activities.Oversee AML, financial crime, sanctions and transaction monitoring programmes.Build scalable compliance processes that support international growth.Partner with Legal, Operations, Trading and Executive leadership on regulatory matters.Lead, mentor and develop the compliance team.Drive automation and AI adoption across compliance workflows and monitoring.Identify emerging regulatory risks and implement practical mitigation strategies.Balance commercial objectives with regulatory expectations in a fast-moving environment. Qualifications We’re interested in speaking with compliance professionals who combine strong regulatory expertise with a commercial mindset. You’ll likely have: Required Skills Experience leading compliance within a regulated HFT, Algo, Digital Assets or Quant business.Strong knowledge of AML, financial crime and regulatory frameworks.Experience engaging directly with regulators and external stakeholders.A track record of building or improving compliance frameworks.Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.The ability to operate effectively within a rapidly changing regulatory environment.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Skills Highly Desirable Crypto, digital assets or fintech experience (Or HFT or Algo trading).MLRO experience.Experience supporting multi-jurisdiction licensing.Knowledge of institutional financial markets.Experience implementing compliance technology, automation or AI solutions. Why This Role? This isn’t a traditional compliance position. You’ll be joining a business where: Compliance has genuine executive influence.Technology and automation are central to the operating model.Decisions are made quickly.You’ll help shape global expansion into new regulatory jurisdictions.You’ll build the compliance function for the next phase of growth. If you’re looking for an opportunity to leave a lasting impact within one of the most exciting sectors in financial services, we’d love to speak with you.