Head of Compliance - Malta at FalconX

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Who are we?</strong></p> <p>FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and cutting-edge technology, FalconX addresses the industry's foremost challenges: Navigating the digital asset market can be complex and fragmented, with limited products and services that support trading strategies, structures, and liquidity found in conventional financial markets. As a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale, FalconX operates as the connective tissue empowering clients with seamless navigation through the ever- evolving cryptocurrency landscape.</p></div><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a high-credibility Head of Compliance to lead and oversee our Compliance function for a Malta-based crypto trading business. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring direct engagement experience with the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), prior MFSA PQ/approved-role status, and the expertise to navigate the EU regulatory landscape under MiCA. Operating in an agile environment, you will balance strategic advisory with direct execution mentoring a lean team while taking full ownership of regulatory governance and risk remediation.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Regulatory Engagement:</strong> Lead and oversee all regulatory matters, including audits, exams, onsite inspection, regulatory reporting, ongoing regulatory dialogue with regulatory agencies, including the MFSA, FIAU, and broadly EU agencies where applicable. </li> <li><strong>MiCA & Crypto Oversight:</strong> Lead the firm through MiCA licensing and transition processes, ensuring CASP/VFA policies, product features, and operational controls align with EU regulatory standards.</li> <li><strong>Governance & Monitoring:</strong> Own and execute the compliance program,  board reporting, and internal policy registers.</li> <li><strong>Financial Crime Oversight:</strong> Oversee AML/CFT program  in coordination with the global Compliance SMEs, ensuring robust KYC/CDD, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring frameworks that fulfill local regulatory requirements and expectations.</li> <li><strong>Remediation & Advisory:</strong> Pragmatically resolve legacy compliance issues while delivering commercially minded advice to enable business growth.</li> <li><strong>Lean Team Leadership:</strong> Guide, mentor, and set standards for a team of 3–4 compliance professionals without reliance on heavy administrative infrastruct