Head of Compliance

Lunu Pay is a leading provider of innovative cryptocurrency payment solutions, bridging the gap between digital assets and traditional finance. We empower businesses worldwide to accept and process crypto transactions seamlessly, ensuring compliance with global and local regulatory frameworks.

Role Overview

As the Head of Compliance – Italy, you will be responsible for establishing and managing Lunu Pay’s compliance framework in accordance with Italian regulations, the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation, the Travel Rule, and AML/CFT requirements. This role is crucial in ensuring the company’s adherence to evolving legal and regulatory standards while mitigating risks and fostering a culture of compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee Lunu Pay’s compliance strategy specific to the Italian market, ensuring full adherence to local AML/CFT regulations, MiCA, and the Travel Rule.
• Act as the primary liaison with Banca d'Italia, Consob, and other regulatory bodies to maintain compliance and manage regulatory reporting.
• Implement and continuously enhance AML/KYC policies, transaction monitoring systems, and risk assessment frameworks to detect and prevent financial crime.
• Lead compliance audits, regulatory filings, and risk assessments to ensure adherence to Italian and EU standards.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to integrate compliance measures into Lunu Pay’s platform and ensure regulatory-ready infrastructure.
• Manage due diligence processes for customers and business partners, ensuring compliance with Italian financial regulations and international best practices.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments in Italy and the EU, advising senior leadership on necessary adjustments to compliance policies.
• Conduct internal training sessions to promote compliance awareness across the organization.
• Oversee the submission of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and ensure timely reporting to Italian financial authorities.
  

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or legal roles within fintech, payments, or cryptocurrency industries, with a strong focus on Italian financial regulations.
• Deep knowledge of Italian AML laws, MiCA regulations, the Travel Rule, and Consob/Banca d’Italia regulatory frameworks.
• Experience dealing with financial regulators, compliance audits, and licensing processes in Italy.
• Strong analytical, risk management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to navigate regulatory changes in a fast-paced environment and implement compliance solutions effectively.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Certified compliance professional (e.g., ACAMS, ICA, CRCM) is a plus.
• Experience with blockchain and crypto-related compliance frameworks is highly desirable.
• Fluency in Italian and English is required.
  

Why Join Lunu Pay?

• Be at the forefront of regulatory innovation in the cryptocurrency and payments space.
• Join a dynamic and fast-growing fintech company operating at an international scale.
• Influence regulatory strategies and shape Lunu Pay’s compliance framework in Italy.
• Competitive salary and a flexible work environment.

If you are a strategic thinker with deep expertise in Italian and EU financial regulations and a passion for compliance in the crypto and payments industry, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join Lunu Pay as the Head of Compliance – Italy.