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VALR

Regulatory Compliance Manager

VALR

. Research complex financial services laws globally, including payment frameworks, data privacy and crypto, virtual and digital asset regulation .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in financial services regulation, particularly in crypto assets and compliance, with a strong ability to translate complex legal frameworks into actionable strategies for product development and risk management. Proven skills in drafting legal opinions and managing compliance policies while engaging effectively with regulatory bodies.

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Financial Services RegulationCrypto Asset RegulationLegal Opinion DraftingCompliance Risk ManagementRegulatory Engagement

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Hard Skills
Legal ResearchRisk AssessmentRegulatory AnalysisCompliance Policy DevelopmentData Protection LawsAML/CFT RegulationsProduct Viability AssessmentLicensing Threshold AnalysisHorizon-Scanning ReportsRegulatory Consultation Responses
Soft Skills
Analytical ThinkingCommunication SkillsCollaborationTraining and Development
Tools & Technologies
Legal DatabasesCompliance Management Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)Professional Compliance Certification
Industry Keywords
FintechCrypto Asset Service ProviderBanking-as-a-ServiceOpen BankingVASP RegulationSouth Africa FSCAKenya CMAMalta MFSACayman Islands CIMA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Research complex financial services laws globally, including payment frameworks, data privacy and crypto, virtual and digital asset regulation
  • Draft legal opinions and risk assessments on existing and emerging laws, product viability, licensing thresholds and multi-country operational risk
  • Analyse ambiguous or fast-evolving laws and turn them into legal strategies for product design
  • Translate legal findings into plain-language guidance for Product, Engineering and other non-legal teams
  • Track bills, consultation papers and updates from regulators, central banks and government bodies
  • Identify regulatory shifts early and assess strategic and operational impact on VALR
  • Prepare horizon-scanning reports and briefs for executive leadership
  • Draft and coordinate responses to regulatory consultations and industry comment submissions
  • Develop, record and manage Compliance Risk Management Plans for the VALR Group
  • Support engagement with regulators on information requests, regulatory returns and licence conditions
  • Support regulatory inspections, audits and inquiries by compiling documentation and compliance records
  • Update compliance policies, frameworks and procedures and track implementation
  • Train internal teams on upcoming regulatory changes

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • At least 5 years’ legal and/or compliance experience, preferably at a crypto asset service provider, fintech, tech-focused financial institution or the financial services practice of a top-tier law firm
  • A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent legal qualification
  • Strong knowledge of financial services regulation relevant to VALR, including crypto asset and VASP regulation, digital payments, banking-as-a-service, open banking, AML/CFT and data protection laws
  • Proven track record of drafting formal legal opinions that balance legal compliance with business agility
  • Exceptional research skills using legal databases and primary regulatory sources
  • Ability to analyse ambiguous, newly drafted or fast-evolving regulation and extract concrete business impacts
  • Advantageous: a professional compliance certification, e.g. through the Compliance Institute Southern Africa or an international equivalent
  • Advantageous: experience across VALR’s jurisdictions and regulators – South Africa (FSCA, FIC), Kenya (CMA, CBK), Malta (MFSA) and the Cayman Islands (CIMA)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Innovative work environment with exposure to the latest blockchain technologies and tools
  • Work from anywhere with secure, stable internet connectivity
  • Annual professional development allowance
  • Scheduled company training sessions
  • Competitive salaries aligned with industry standards
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Preferential Tier 5 trading fees on VALR, with no monthly trading volume required
  • Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
  • Statutory leave required by individual countries
  • Flexible leave options
  • Lunch provided when working from the Johannesburg Head Office
  • Social gatherings outside of work
  • Global exposure and collaboration with colleagues from around the world
  • Regular acknowledgement of employee accomplishments
  • Company retreats combining professional development and team bonding
  • Mac laptop
  • Discretionary allowance for home-office equipment; laptop and extras yours to keep after three years, subject to terms and conditions