Managing Director (Head of MiCA Compliance & Legal)

About Us:
We are dedicated to making crypto easy and accessible for everyone. Our unique product offerings, including the European Cryptonow Brokerage Platform and Crypto Voucher Cards, have positioned us as pioneers in the industry since 2017. Cryptonow obtained the MiCAR licence by the FMA (Financial Market Authority), ensuring compliance with the highest EU regulatory standards. With offices in Austria and Switzerland — right in the heart of "Crypto Valley" — we are looking for an experienced C#.NET Developer to help build and scale the systems powering our brokerage and voucher card platforms.

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Head of MiCA Compliance & Legal to join Cryptonow as Managing Director. This position is part of our Management Body and Board of Directors. In this role, you will own our MiCA license end-to-end, lead our AML function, and help mature our governance framework as we scale. This is a hands-on role for someone who is equally comfortable in a regulatory meeting, drafting a policy, and managing a team.

Key Responsibilities:

MiCA License Management

• 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/national guidance) and assess impact on the business
• Prepare and submit required regulatory reports, notifications, and disclosures

AML Oversight

• Manage and oversee the AML team, ensuring the AML/CFT framework is effective and up to date
• Ensure ongoing compliance with AML obligations (KYC, transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, 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

Governance

• 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/inspections

Legal Oversight – Gift Card Business

• Manage the legal and regulatory aspects of the gift card business line
• Assess licensing/e-money/payment services implications and coordinate with external counsel as needed
• Review contracts, terms & conditions, and partner agreements relevant to this business

Additional Responsibilities 

• Act as a bridge between business teams and legal/compliance, translating regulatory requirements into practical operational guidance
• Support new product/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 & proper assessments and internal governance filings for management/key function holders
• Prepare board/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)

Qualifications:

• Degree in Law, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in regulatory affairs, compliance, or legal roles within financial services, payments, or crypto-assets
• Solid understanding of MiCA, AML/CFT requirements, and Austrian/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 English is required; German is a strong plus.

What We Offer:

• A key technical role with real ownership over architecture and product direction — not just a seat in a ticket queue.
• Work from our Vienna or Baar office, both based in vibrant, well-connected fintech and crypto hubs.
• Modern engineering culture where AI tools are embraced to remove grunt work, freeing you to focus on the interesting, high-value problems.
• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge crypto and fintech infrastructure at a licensed, regulated, EU-compliant company.
• A collaborative, low-ego team that values judgment and craftsmanship over just "shipping fast."
• Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.