Compliance Officer, Copenhagen

Company Description

BigeDirect ApS is a Danish Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) committed to delivering secure and innovative digital asset solutions. We bridge the gap between traditional finance and digital assets while ensuring full compliance with the highest industry standards and regulatory frameworks.

We are currently finalizing the development of our technical solutions and are building the team for the future operation in a very dynamic and exiting market.

As BigeDirect is an international company, the position offers wide opportunities for ‘working from home’, but we have an office in the center of Copenhagen, if you like to see your colleagues for coffee.

We will look forward to your contribution to creating a successful, yet informal culture.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Officer to join BigeDirect ApS. In this role, you will work closely with the group’s MLRO and you will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, managing AML/CTF programs, conducting audits, and providing legal guidance, particularly in relation to MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) and Danish financial regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies in accordance with Danish regulations and MiCA.
Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for blockchain analytics and monitoring tools, ensuring effective risk detection and transaction monitoring.
Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on business operations.
Oversee AML/CTF programs, ensuring strict adherence to KYC/KYB requirement, including adequate due diligence on prospects and effective on-boarding of clients.
Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities, handling all compliance-related inquiries.
Conduct internal audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate compliance risks.
Deliver and/or ensure performance of AML/CFT training to local staff on a regular basis.
Finalise, oversee, and coordinate the integration and launch of AML tools (e.g. “SumSub” and “Elliptic”), including design and implementation of dedicated risk rules, in collaboration with the IT team.
Monitor alert,s identify, escalate, and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with the competent authorities, where required.

Qualifications

Proven experience in compliance within financial services, fintech, or crypto industries.
Strong knowledge of crypto regulations and digital asset compliance frameworks.
Expertise in Danish and EU financial regulations.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage complex regulatory requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, or a related field.
Certifications such as ACAMS or ICA (or equivalent) are a plus.
Deep knowledge of MiCA regulations is highly desirable.
Experience is using blockchain analytics tools (Elliptic, Sumsub, Chainalysis,…) is a plus.
Understanding written/spoken Danish is a plus (but we mainly work in English).

What you can expect from us

Fair and competitive salary at every stage of your growth.
A culture built on passionate, growth-minded people.
Support from a management team with a broad and diverse experience from the financial sector.
An open and creative environment where you can help us define the future of BigeDirect, its culture, and its opportunities.

Please do not hesitate to contact Søren Rahbek, CEO, at s.rahbek@bigedirect.com, if you have any questions.

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