FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking an MiCA Regulation Specialist to work for our client within the finance sector. This is initially a 12 month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role based in London.
Our client is seeking a Regulation Specialist with expertise in Crypto-Assets Regulation to guide their compliance strategy and operational implementation. This role is critical to ensuring our client remains at the forefront of regulatory adherence while scaling services across Europe.
This typically involves understanding MiCA’s scope- how it regulates crypto-asset service providers and issuers in the EU through licensing, conduct requirements, and prudential safeguards. It also means having hands-on experience preparing license applications, building compliance documentation, designing governance structures, and integrating FCC controls such as AML/KYC, crypto-specific transaction monitoring, and market-abuse safeguards.
Because MiCA works alongside existing AML laws, the role requires blending regulatory expertise with blockchain analytics and operational risk. Ultimately, firms need specialists who can turn MiCA’s regulatory text into practical processes for onboarding, reporting, and protecting client assets.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement MiCA-compliant policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
- Lead licensing application processes with EU national competent authorities.
- Design internal control systems aligned with MiCA obligations.
- Embed MiCA-aligned risk governance across onboarding, monitoring, treasury, finance, and risk functions.
- Create frameworks for model governance, data controls, and token risk taxonomy.
- Harmonize MiCA obligations with existing AML/CFT frameworks.
- Implement KYT, Travel Rule, and transaction monitoring tailored for crypto assets.
- Liaise with regulators and internal teams to translate regulatory requirements into operational solutions.
- Educate cross-functional teams on MiCA governance and compliance standards.