Chief Compliance Officer

Job description

## **About Wincent** We are a team of 150+ people, primarily Engineers, Traders and Quants, focused on HFT with ~1% of global crypto trading volume. Being a bit weird, we • Are self-taught; our founders do not come from any of the big HFTs • Chose to have no VCs on cap-table; this spot is for our colleagues • Made Bratislava the central hub, not London or Amsterdam ## **About the Role** We operate in a rapidly evolving and often ambiguous regulatory environment. Already in the global top ten and aiming for number one, we need a Chief Compliance Officer who can run the compliance function day-to-day while maintaining our reputation as a good actor in the market. This role sits inside the Legal & Compliance team and owns the compliance function group-wide. You will manage the compliance team, ensure regulatory obligations are met, and translate high-level compliance objectives into clear processes, controls, and executions. We need a hands-on leader: you will set standards and make judgement calls, but also review details, improve processes, and unblock execution yourself where needed. Our environment requires ownership, strong judgement, and the ability to make decisions with incomplete information. You will balance regulatory risk with business realities while ensuring the firm operates to a high standard. ## **What You’ll Own** - **The design, operation, documentation, and evidencing of the group compliance framework,** ensuring the firm can demonstrate compliance with applicable laws, regulations, licence conditions, and internal standards. - **Maintaining a current, practical understanding of applicable laws, regulations, licence conditions, and regulatory expectations** across relevant jurisdictions, as well as translating them into commercially workable compliance requirements. - **Act as a senior point of contact for regulators,** including managing examinations, inspections, information requests, regulatory notifications and filings, and ensuring material issues are escalated clearly and transparently. - **Assume senior ownership of AML/CTF and anti-financial crime oversight,** including customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, sanctions-related controls where applicable, suspicious activity reporting, and escalation of material risks. - **Day-to-day management of the compliance team**, including compliance operations, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance activities. - **Design and build tech-forward compliance infrastructure** that scales well with our business activities. - **Compliance risk assessment and risk management**, identifying regulatory risks early and ensuring appropriate mitigation. - **Translation of compliance strategy into execution**, turning goals into concrete projects, procedures, and team deliverables. - **Provide practical compliance advice to Legal, Business Development, Trading Operations, and senior leadership** on business initiatives, regulatory risks, controls, and acceptable risk trade-offs. - **Coach and develop the compliance team**, setting priorities and maintaining high standards of execution. ## **What We Look For** Core capabilities - **Accountable & Resourceful.** You drive decisions, push initiatives, and own outcomes, confidently defending your regulatory position. - **Business-minded.** Balance regulatory risk with commercial needs. - **Regulatory Expertise.** Experience in regulated firms, particularly with international financial regulations and securities laws, AML/CTF, and direct regulator interaction. - **Strong Analytical/Investigative Thinking.** Analyze complex data/structures, synthesize, and draw clear, logical conclusions. - **Highly Organized.** Structure work, prioritize effectively, and maintain team focus. - **Detail-Oriented.** Produce reliable work and implement error reduction mechanisms. - **Structured Communicator.** Present complex compliance issues clearly and help junior staff organize their thought process. - **Leadership Capable.** Set expectations, ensure accountability, and promote high team performance. - **Direct Communication.** Explain regulatory requirements and risks clearly, even when difficult. ## **Your Profile** - **At least 7 years of compliance experience**, with a minimumof **3 years managing a team**. - Experience managing **multi-jurisdiction trading and AML/CTF frameworks**, including customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting. - Experience working in senior roles in **regulated financial institutions**. - Comfortable operating in a **fast-paced and evolving fintech or crypto environment**. - Willing to be **hands-on while also leading a team**. - Experience **designing and implementing scalable compliance frameworks**. ## **Nice to Have** - Experience in **crypto or digital asset markets**, or strong interest in the sector. - Compliance certifications such as **ACAMS, CRCM, or CCEP**. - Regulatory relationships in **Gibraltar, the United States** or other major jurisdictions. - **MLRO experience**. - Experience representing organizations in **industry forums, regulatory discussions, or professional networks**. - Experience using **automation, AI copilots, agents, or compliance technology** to improve compliance operations, quality assurance, monitoring, or reporting. ## **Culture** When you do something you love, it does not feel like work. At Wincent work is purposeful and fulfilling. **Integrity is not negotiable**Handshakes are sacred for us. Being in the money making business is good, but that alone is not worth our soul; we follow the motto “Be the good guys in the market”. **Say things as they are**Life is too short for games of politics, fluff, or bullshit in general. **Trust each other**We embrace internal radical transparency in terms of compensation, bonuses, and trading strategies. ## # **Working at Wincent** At Wincent, we foster a culture of **transparency, ownership, and autonomy,** where every team member is empowered to make a meaningful impact. We prioritize clear objectives and give you the freedom to innovate and grow within a supportive, high-performing environment. We value exceptional TOP 1% talent over a perfect match to a job description. If our vision and values resonate with you, we’d love to hear from you. Don’t hesitate to reach out—let’s explore how you can be part of shaping the future of cryptocurrency trading with us!