Regulatory Compliance Specialist

About the role

Nexo, a digital asset company founded in 2018, is looking for a Regulatory Compliance Specialist in Sofia. The specialist gives day-to-day compliance guidance to business units on regulatory, policy and conduct matters, escalates complex or high-risk questions to the Compliance Manager and supports the company's compliance culture.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day compliance guidance to business units and escalate complex or high-risk questions to the Compliance Manager.
• Respond to ad-hoc compliance queries accurately and within agreed timeframes.
• Plan and carry out assigned reviews under the annual Compliance Monitoring Plan, including risk-based testing, sampling and control assessments.
• Assess internal controls, policies and procedures against regulatory and internal requirements, report gaps with recommendations and track remediation actions to closure.
• Identify compliance risks and control weaknesses and monitor changes in regulation, summarising their impact for the relevant teams.
• Prepare regulatory reports and submissions for review by the Compliance Manager and support GDPR and data protection compliance.
• Deliver awareness sessions and compliance training, and work with colleagues across departments so compliance is applied consistently.

Required profile

• More than 4 years of relevant regulatory compliance experience, including in a regulated environment and hands-on compliance monitoring, testing or assurance.
• Experience documenting findings and following up on remediation actions.
• A degree in law, finance or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, fluid environment.

Required skills

• Good working knowledge of European regulatory frameworks, especially MiCA, DORA, PSD2 and AMLD, and GDPR.
• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Cryptocurrency and blockchain experience is a strong advantage.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration and annual performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work model, primarily office-based with scheduled home office flexibility.
• Learning Hub, career development and a customizable personal benefits package.
• Wellness benefits including additional health insurance, sports cards, team activities, standing desks and blue light glasses.
• Parking and public transport cards at preferential rates, free electric bikes, and regular team building events.