The key duties of this role are to:1. Monitor and assess compliance with the following domains of applicable regulations and internal policies:- Overall compliance with regulatory requirements in Malta and other jurisdictions where ZBX operates;- Governance and enterprise risk management,- AML/CFT, international sanctions and fraud prevention,- Business continuity management,- Consumer protection and safeguarding of client funds,- GDPR and protection of personal data,- Token assessment and listing, best order execution strategies,- Prevention of market abuse and manipulation,- Outsourcing arrangements and vendor management,- Conflicts of interest and dealings on own account, - Liquidity management and prudential safeguards,- Internal and external reporting of regulatory breaches, etc;2. Implement the Compliance Monitoring Plan and report outcomes to the Board of Directors;3. Advise and provide relevant training to officers and staff;4. Assist in designing the policies, procedures and internal controls;5. Serve as a Member of the Risk & Compliance Committee; 6. Interact with ZBX internal auditors and coordinate internal auditing process; and7. Interact with the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU), Sanctions Monitoring Board (SMB) and other regulatory bodies.

1. Managed a team that provided AML/CFT and fraud prevention advisory to regulated financial services entities in Malta in the following domains:- AML/CFT compliance frameworks, - fraud identification and prevention,- assessing and managing AML/CFT and fraud risks,- setting up internal and external AML/CFT reporting,- AML/CFT and fraud prevention training to employees, etc.;2. Led cross-functional teams of specialized auditors to oversee internal audits of client entities in various fields:- governance, risk management, and compliance monitoring,- operational efficiency and business continuity management,- consumer protection, complaints management,- liquidity management and safeguarding of client assets,- managing outsourcing relationships,- information security and personal data protection (GDPR).

Provided the following services to financial entities (Kyte customers):- Strategic advisory on AML/CFT, fraud prevention and other domains of compliance frameworks;- Risk assessments including entity-wide AML/CFT business risk assessments;- Designing risk management frameworks such as customer risk assessment models;- Gap analyses and recommending corrective actions;- Designing and implementing risk-based internal auditing plans;- Developing internal policies and procedures;- Delivering training programs on AML/CFT and fraud prevention; and- Advise on leveraging data-driven systems to detect and address non-compliance.

- Ensured compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including prudential safeguards, fraud prevention, tax obligations and financial stability standards;- Conducted compliance and fraud risk assessments and implemented risk mitigation strategies;- Developed internal financial policies to ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks;- Oversaw the preparation of accurate financial reports in compliance with audit requirements;- Liaised with external auditors, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders on compliance matters;- Designed and implemented financial control measures;- Monitored changes in tax and financial regulations, advising management on compliance matters;- Strengthened internal reporting processes, ensured timely submission of compliance reports to relevant authorities; and- Acted as a key point of contact for compliance matters.

- Advised clients on tax regulations, ensuring compliance with legal requirements;- Prepared and reviewed income tax returns for individuals and small businesses;- Researched and interpreted tax laws to address client-specific scenarios and risks;- Ensured timely and compliant filing of tax documents while identifying potential compliance issues;- Proposed corrective actions to mitigate any instances of non-compliance;- Liaised with the IRS on client-related tax matters.

- Implemented financial strategies for fiscal stability and compliance with statutory regulations;- Oversaw budget planning, allocation, and reporting in alignment with institutional goals;- Conducted compliance-focused risk assessments of financial policies and recommended improvements;- Led the preparation of financial reports for internal and external stakeholders;- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to maintain compliance with tax, audit, and funding obligations;- Introduced policies to mitigate financial and operational risks;- Acted as a key advisor to management on regulatory and economic trends affecting operations.

Full-cycle accounting; financial, managerial and tax reporting