Internal Controls and Testing Manager, Bulgaria

We are seeking a Manager of Compliance Internal Controls & Testing to lead the execution and continuous enhancement of our global internal controls and testing program within the Compliance function at . This leadership role is central to ensuring regulatory integrity and operational resilience across all Compliance operations, including but not limited to AML/CTF, KYC, EDD, investigations, and new product launches. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong executional rigor, capable of driving independent reviews and internal testing assessments, and developing control frameworks alongside a team of internal control professionals. This role will interface with cross-functional leaders globally and provide senior management with insights into control performance, emerging risks, and areas for improvement. ### Key Responsibilities - Lead the design and execution of a comprehensive risk-based internal controls testing program across all compliance functions, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and company policies. - Develop and maintain the Compliance Controls Library, including testing procedures, risk ratings, and controls scoring methodology. - Prepare executive-level reports and communicate findings, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership, including actionable remediation plans. - Monitor and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls through control walkthroughs, sampling, and issue tracking. - Identify systemic issues and trends in control failures and propose sustainable improvements across Compliance operations. - Provide strategic guidance on the enhancement of control design, documentation, and ownership across global Compliance processes. - Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Risk, Operations, Product, and Finance teams to align controls with business growth and evolving regulatory expectations, as needed. - Partner with external and internal audit functions as a key stakeholder and representative for Compliance-related reviews and inquiries. - Stay current on global regulatory developments and translate emerging requirements into actionable control enhancements. ### Requirements & Qualifications - Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in compliance testing, internal audit, risk management, or internal controls within a regulated financial services, fintech, or crypto environment. - Demonstrated expertise in AML/CTF regulations, standards (e.g., FATF), and operational compliance (including KYC, EDD, and investigations). - Strong understanding of risk assessment frameworks, control testing methodologies, and audit best practices. - Proven ability to analyze complex documentation, identify control gaps, and drive cross-functional solutions. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to executive audiences and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization. - High degree of professional integrity, discretion, and critical thinking. - Proficiency in data analysis tools, control monitoring platforms, and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace. - Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CAMS, CISA, CPA, CIA) preferred. - Proficient in English, with the ability to communicate effectively in a global, multicultural environment; - Deep interest in crypto/blockchain technologies and/or experience working in a tech-forward regulatory environment.