Compliance Manager

About the job

Company Description BlockRiver AG is a Swiss VQF-regulated settlement platform that streamlines movement between fiat, crypto, and stablecoins under a single onboarding process. The company offers spot OTC execution across major fiat and crypto pairs, stablecoin conversion in USDC, USDT, and EURC, and named vIBANs, with settlement designed to move into client custody. Its proprietary platform serves regulated entities and corporates, either directly or via white-label solutions for brokers, EMIs, and partner desks, with full API access. BlockRiver integrates Travel Rule compliance, Sumsub KYB, and Crystal analytics, operated to VQF SRO standards from Schwyz.

Role Description The Compliance Manager role at BlockRiver AG is a full-time, remote position. This role is responsible for overseeing regulatory compliance across fiat, crypto, and stablecoin operations, ensuring adherence to Swiss VQF requirements and other applicable international standards. The Compliance Manager will design, implement, and update compliance policies and procedures, monitor transactions and customer activity, and manage internal controls related to AML, KYC/KYB, Travel Rule, and sanctions screening. Day-to-day activities include conducting risk assessments, preparing and maintaining compliance documentation, coordinating audits and regulatory examinations, and providing guidance and training to internal teams. The role also involves collaborating with product, operations, and technology stakeholders to embed compliance requirements into platform processes and supporting ongoing relationships with regulators and external partners.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks, including AML, KYC/KYB, sanctions, Travel Rule, and relevant Swiss and international financial regulations.
• Experience with digital assets, crypto markets, and fiat payment infrastructures, including familiarity with OTC trading, stablecoins, and settlement platforms.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls, including risk assessment and monitoring frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into practical operational requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience delivering training, preparing reports, and working cross-functionally with legal, product, and operations teams.
• Prior experience in a compliance, risk, or regulatory role within financial services, fintech, crypto, or payments; experience with Swiss VQF or similar SRO environments is an asset.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field; professional certifications in compliance or AML (e.g., CAMS, ICA) are beneficial.