[Remote] Compliance and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), Spain

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CEX.IO Europe is in the process of obtaining authorisation under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) in Spain. They are seeking a Compliance & Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to ensure compliance with AML/CFT/PF regulations and to act as a key point of contact for Spanish authorities. Responsibilities • Act as the designated MLRO for the Spanish MiCA‑authorised entity, with full accountability for AML/CFT/PF compliance • Serve as the primary point of contact with Spanish competent authorities (including AML and prudential supervisors) on all compliance & financial crime matters • Ensure compliance with MiCAR AML‑related obligations applicable to CASPs, including governance, risk management, and internal control expectations and MiCAR reporting • Prepare and submit all required AML‑related regulatory filings, suspicious activity reports, and periodic reports in accordance with Spanish law and SEPBLAC guidance • Prepare and present the annual AML/CTF/PF report to the Board of Directors, including risk assessments, control effectiveness, incidents, and remediation plans • Monitor regulatory developments under MiCAR, ESMA, and EBA’s guidance, AMLA guidance, and Spanish AML updates, ensuring timely implementation • Advise senior management and the Board on Compliance & AML/CFT/PF risks, regulatory developments, and supervisory expectations • Design, implement, and maintain a robust AML/CFT/PF framework • Develop and maintain the enterprise‑wide and Spain‑specific AML/CFT/PF risk assessment, ensuring alignment with risk‑based requirements • Ensure appropriate Compliance & AML/CFT/PF risk classification of the business, customers, products, delivery channels, and geographies • Identify emerging financial crime risks related to crypto‑assets, DeFi exposure, cross‑border activity, and new product launches • Oversee and advise on day‑to‑day Compliance & AML operations, including quality assurance of onboarding, alerts, investigations, and reporting • Ensure AML systems, transaction monitoring tools, and blockchain analytics solutions are appropriately calibrated and effective • Review and approve high‑risk customer cases, escalations, and complex investigations • Ensure timely and accurate filing of suspicious transaction/activity reports with CNMV/SEPBLAC in Spain • Coordinate with group‑level compliance, risk, and product teams to ensure consistency while maintaining local regulatory ownership • Draft, maintain, and continuously update AML/CFT/PF policies, procedures, and controls in line with MiCAR, Spanish AML law, and EU guidance. Ensure policies are embedded operationally and reflect actual business practices • Ensure AML/CTF/PF training is aligned and contains local-specific requirements, including tailored training for senior management and high‑risk functions • Support internal, external, l and regulatory audits, inspections, and information requests • Identify control gaps, weaknesses, or regulatory findings and design remediation plans • Track remediation actions to completion and report progress to senior management and the Board • Protect and enhance the reputation of CEX.IO Europe through a strong compliance culture and proactive regulatory engagement • Provide regular updates to the Board of Directors regarding Compliance & AML/CFT/PF risks, regulatory developments, and supervisory expectations Skills • Spanish residency is a mandatory requirement for this role • Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Compliance & AML/CFT/PF compliance within a regulated financial services or FinTech environment, and direct interaction with regulators • International Compliance Association (ICA) / Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) qualification or equivalent • Strong understanding of EU AML/CFT/PF frameworks and hands‑on familiarity with MiCAR requirements for CASPs • Solid knowledge of Spanish AML legislation and regulatory expectations • Experience working with crypto‑asset businesses, virtual asset service providers, or financial institutions exposed to digital assets • Proven experience conducting AML risk assessments and managing financial crime controls • Fit & Proper Criteria: Must meet the suitability requirements of the Banco de España / CNMV and SEPBLAC, demonstrating both professional competence and commercial honourability • Maintain a clean criminal and professional record, free from any sanctions or active proceedings related to financial crimes, fraud, or administrative breaches • Ability to act as the primary, resident point of contact for Spanish authorities • Strong regulatory judgement and ability to apply risk‑based decision‑making • High level of integrity, independence, and professional scepticism • Excellent analytical and organisational skills, with strong attention to detail • Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑moving, regulated crypto‑asset environment • Confident communicator, able to engage credibly with regulators, senior management, and operational teams • Ability to work independently while collaborating with international, remote teams • Prior experience acting as MLRO or Deputy MLRO is strongly preferred Company Overview • CEX.IO is a multi-functional cryptocurrency exchange. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://cex.io.