Sygnum is a global digital asset banking group, founded on Swiss and Singapore heritage. We empower professional and institutional investors, banks, corporates and DLT foundations to invest in digital assets with complete trust. Our team enables this through our institutional-grade security, expert personal service and portfolio of regulated digital asset banking, asset management, tokenization and B2B services.

In Switzerland, Sygnum holds a banking licence and has CMS and Major Payment Institution Licences in Singapore. The group is also regulated in the established global financial hubs of Abu Dhabi and Luxembourg.

We believe that the future has heritage. Our crypto-native team of banking, investment and digital asset technology professionals are building a trusted gateway between the traditional and digital asset economies that we call Future Finance. To learn more about how Sygnum’s mission and values are shaping this digital asset ecosystem, please visit sygnum.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Our Values

A key pillar of our success are the Sygnum values that define and unite us a team. We proudly call them our SYGN values:

S stands for the importance we hold in Seeking and seizing opportunities, and the way we take personal ownership for delivering results for our clients;
Y represents the way we say Yes to maintaining the highest level of integrity and fairness in everything we do. Sygnumers always display confidence without attitude;
G reminds us to always Grow and win together. We only succeed by supporting each other and challenging ourselves, and our team-mates, to reach for new heights;
N is here for Nose for value because we are always looking to focus on what matters most to our clients, partners and team.

Sygnum has one of the most diverse teams in the industry. Diversity plays a central role in keeping our work culture open, our teams productive and energised, and our solutions at the forefront of the industry. In the spirit of our SYGN value to “grow and win together”, we fully embrace an equal opportunity mindset in the way we onboard, develop and promote our team members.

About the role

The Head of Legal & Compliance is responsible for shaping and executing Sygnum Europe’s legal and compliance strategy, ensuring the company meets the evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices in the fast-paced world of digital assets.

This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on oversight, including building and mentoring a high-performing team. The Head of Legal & Compliance will act as a key advisor to senior management, providing expert guidance on regulatory matters such as MiCAR, DORA, and Liechtenstein financial regulations, while ensuring robust risk management and governance frameworks. By safeguarding the organization’s resilience and maintaining the trust of clients, regulators, and counterparties, this role plays a pivotal part in enabling Sygnum Europe’s sustainable growth and regulatory excellence.

The Head of Legal & Compliance is a member of Sygnum Europe’s Executive Board and reports to the CEO of Sygnum Europe.

Your main responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategy:
• Build, lead, and manage Sygnum Europe’s Legal & Compliance functions, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Stay abreast of evolving regulatory landscape in Liechtenstein and the EU, proactively monitoring changes and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal regulations.
• Collaborate closely with business units to align legal and compliance strategies with operational and strategic objectives.
• Design and deliver training programs to educate employees on relevant laws and regulations, as well as industry practices and ensure effective knowledge transfer.

Compliance:
• Drive the development and continuous improvement of the compliance framework, policies and corresponding controls in an international environment.
• Act as Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), investigating client accounts and transactions in the context of suspicious activities, gathering relevant information for the filing process, collaborating with other departments (such as Client Services) to complete investigations, as well as preparing and submitting SAR/STRs to the Liechtenstein FIU
• Drive compliance and regulatory projects linked to strategic developments, including process design and implementation, balancing stringent regulatory requirements with a business-oriented approach
• Oversee all aspects of the compliance function and client lifecycle, including client onboarding due diligence, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, ongoing monitoring, drafting and maintaining internal compliance policies and procedures
• Assess compliance and AML risks of the business activities and develop a risk-oriented activity plan to mitigate them.

Legal:
• Provide legal advice in a highly regulated environment for general corporate and regulatory matters.
• Evaluate new business concepts, products and innovative ideas from a legal and regulatory perspective, ensuring they are built on a solid legal framework.
• Draft and negotiate business contracts, providing advisory support to all business units.
• Manage legal procedures of all kinds, including litigation cases, and coordinate cooperation with external counsels.
• Handle requests from regulatory authorities and maintain strong corporate relationships with the relevant authorities, in cooperation with the Group Head of Legal Internationalisation.

Our ideal candidate

Master of Law from a university in Liechtenstein, Switzerland or the EU (university of applied sciences included); bar exam is a strong plus
8+ years in a senior, leading legal and/or compliance role in the financial services industry
Track record of leading high-performing teams in fast-paced environments, with experience building and implementing robust compliance frameworks, ideally in an international context
Strong compliance experience
Expert knowledge of AML/KYC/CTF regulations and best practices in Liechtenstein, with a strong grasp of Switzerland and EU regulations (MiCAR, DORA etc.) as a significant advantage, as well as of the latest trends in Compliance, the FinTech and RegTech industry as well as crypto/digital assets and blockchain
Proven ability to work independently, navigate complex regulatory landscapes with a pragmatic approach, providing commercially minded solutions that balance both regulatory requirements with business needs and a positive, resilient mindset
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Valid Liechtenstein work permit and availability to work on-site at least 3 days per week.

Our Offer

Joining Sygnum means being part of a dynamic, global team that is building a trusted gateway between the traditional and digital asset economies. Working at Sygnum, you will experience our fast-paced, exciting work environment that embraces meritocracy and collaboration and open communication. Alongside our ambitious long-term mission, we also come together for reaching important milestones and annual crypto-industry anniversaries like Bitcoin Pizza Day, and regularly celebrate together at themed company events as part of our journey to shape Future Finance.

Sygnum offers a comprehensive package of benefits for all team members. They include:
• Attractive combination of market salaries and entrepreneurial incentive scheme
• Flexible/Work at home policies
• Professional development via Mentoring and Buddy programs
• One-month fully paid sabbatical after five years of continuous employment

If you are passionate about the potential of blockchain to shape Future Finance and your profile is a good fit for this position, please send us your CV today!

Employment Type

Permanent

Duration

Working arrangement

Partial Home Office

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