Head of Compliance

Global MLRO / Head of Compliance

Wallet in Telegram is a digital asset solution natively embedded into Telegram’s interface. Backed by The Open Platform, Wallet in Telegram gained 100M+ user accounts in 2024, and aims to make its solution available to all 1BN+ of Telegram’s users. Wallet in Telegram offers a dual-wallet experience with Crypto Wallet (a multi-chain wallet for trading and sending crypto to contacts) and TON Wallet (a self-custodial wallet with access to the TON ecosystem of dApps and tokens).

As our Head of Compliance / Global MLRO, you will build and scale a real, operational compliance function for one of the largest fintech products in the Telegram ecosystem.

This is a hands-on, operational leadership role. We are looking for someone who understands how modern compliance works in crypto and fintech — not as a control layer, but as part of the product and day-to-day operations.

You will be the first person in the company with end-to-end ownership of compliance as an operating model: reviewing legacy approaches, modernising risk frameworks, and translating regulatory requirements into clear processes, tooling, and automation.

Depending on scope and experience, the role may be titled Head of Compliance / Global MLRO or Deputy MLRO / Deputy Head of Compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end AML/CTF operating model: CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring, investigations, SAR/STR governance, sanctions screening, quality and decision control.
• Build and scale a global compliance organisation, including management layers as the team grows.
• Own the second line of defence (advisory, governance, quality, decision calibration) and design how it works with first-line operational teams.
• Review and modernise existing compliance processes, moving away from legacy and over-restrictive approaches.
• Drive compliance automation: work with Product and Engineering to translate regulatory requirements into tooling, configurations, workflows, and scalable automated solutions.
• Own the compliance tooling roadmap, including rules tuning, alert quality, case management, and efficiency improvements.
• Define and track operational KPIs (cycle time, quality, false positives, consistency of decisions, etc).
• Drive a pragmatic, risk-based approach that balances regulatory expectations, user experience, and operational efficiency.
• Act as (or grow into) a key contact for regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Strong background in crypto, digital assets, or modern regulated fintech.
• Hands-on experience with AML/CTF operations (transaction monitoring, investigations, EDD/CDD, SAR/STR workflows).
• Practical understanding of compliance tooling and automation (rules tuning, case management, quality frameworks).
• Experience working with or contributing to AI-driven or data-driven compliance solutions (e.g. improving alert quality, prioritisation, investigation efficiency).
• Solid knowledge of crypto-specific risks, including blockchain analytics and sanctions in crypto.
• Experience working with or owning second line of defence / governance / quality control.
• Ability to clearly explain compliance requirements to product and engineering teams.
• Pragmatic mindset: focused on risk, efficiency, and outcomes — not over-reporting or unnecessary blocking.

Why it is a fantastic opportunity:

• Our business is growing at an exponential scale.
• Non-bureaucratic management that focuses on results.
• Regular performance reviews to assess your progress.
• Remote setup with access to our hubs in Dubai, Yerevan, London and Belgrade.
• Compensation for medical expenses.
• Provision of necessary equipment.
• 20 working days of paid vacation annually.
• 11 days off per year.
• 14 days of paid sick leave to support your health and recovery when needed.
• Access to internal conferences, English courses and corporate events.

Wallet is an equal opportunity employer.