Head of Risk & Regulatory Compliance leading risk management and compliance in Meruriyo’s Croatian entity. Ensuring alignment with EU regulatory requirements for crypto-asset services.
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain the organisation’s risk management framework, aligned with group policies and EU regulatory expectations
Identify, assess, and monitor key risk categories including: operational risk, regulatory risk, ICT and cybersecurity risk, third-party and outsourcing risk, financial crime risk
Develop and maintain the organisation’s risk appetite framework and risk monitoring processes
Prepare regular risk reports and dashboards for senior management and the Board
Ensure the organisation complies with all relevant regulatory requirements including: MiCA, DORA, EU AML/CFT framework, Croatian financial services regulation
Monitor regulatory developments and ensure internal policies are updated accordingly
Maintain and oversee the organisation’s regulatory compliance programme
Provide guidance to management and internal teams on regulatory obligations
Support the organisation’s CASP authorisation and ongoing regulatory supervision
Maintaining compliance with MiCA governance, operational, and safeguarding requirements
Supporting regulatory reporting obligations
Ensuring operational procedures align with regulatory expectations for crypto-asset service providers
Preparing documentation and responding to regulatory enquiries
Supporting the implementation and oversight of the organisation’s Digital Operational Resilience (DORA) framework
Ensuring the organisation maintains a robust ICT risk management framework
Overseeing ICT third-party risk management and monitoring technology service providers
Supporting the maintenance of the register of ICT service providers required under DORA
Ensuring ICT incidents are properly classified, escalated, and reported
Supporting resilience testing and operational continuity planning
Maintain oversight of all outsourcing arrangements and third-party service providers
Ensure outsourcing arrangements comply with EBA outsourcing guidelines
Perform due diligence and risk assessments for new service providers
Maintain the organisation’s outsourcing register and documentation
Monitor service provider performance and risk exposure
Develop and maintain key internal governance documents including: risk policies, compliance policies, internal control frameworks, outsourcing governance procedures
Ensure segregation of duties and internal control mechanisms are properly implemented
Provide risk and compliance input to new products, partnerships, and operational processes
With the Board of Directors, act as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities in Croatia
Coordinate regulatory inspections and supervisory reviews
Support internal and external audits related to risk and compliance
Prepare regulatory reporting and documentation required by supervisory authorities
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Risk Management, Economics, or a related discipline
7+ years experience in risk management, compliance, or regulatory roles
Experience working in regulated financial institutions, fintech, or crypto-asset businesses
Familiarity with EU financial services regulation including MiFID, MiCA, DORA, and AML frameworks
Experience interacting with regulatory authorities
Relevant certifications are advantageous
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks for financial institutions
Expertise in enterprise risk management and compliance governance
Experience managing outsourcing and third-party risk
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent policy drafting and regulatory interpretation skills
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
Benefits
Competitive market rate salary and performance-based incentives
22 days annual leave with an additional 6 company days, plus bank holidays
Comprehensive health insurance plans
Extensive Benefits program
Flexible work schedule and remote work options
Professional development and training opportunities
Opportunity to shape the initiatives you’re working on
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