Compliance Officer (Malta)

We are seeking an experienced Trading Operations Specialist to assist the company in executing trading strategies and ensuring the effective risk management of trading activities. This role involves overseeing pre-trade, live, and post-trade monitoring, stress testing algorithms, implementing kill functionality, monitoring market abuse, and raising red flags to senior management and compliance as necessary What You’ll Be Doing: Deploy and execute the company's trading strategy effectively, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives Have access to and oversee the implementation of the kill switch to manage and mitigate trading risks promptly Lead a first-line team responsible for owning and managing trading risks, including stress testing algorithms and monitoring trade executions Conduct pre-trade reviews to assess and approve trading strategies and positions before execution Monitor trades in real-time and review open positions to make informed decisions and adjustments as needed Raise red flags to the CEO, compliance team, and relevant stakeholders for immediate action and resolution Liaise with regulators on compliance matters where necessary Collaborate with the trading desk to ensure smooth and efficient trading operations while adhering to risk management protocols What We Look For In You: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field 5+ years of proven experience in trading operations, risk management, and market surveillance within the financial industry Strong understanding of trading strategies, algorithms, risk metrics, and market dynamics Excellent analytical skills and the ability to assess and manage trading risks in real-time Proficiency in using trading platforms, automated monitoring tools, and risk management software Effective communication and decision-making skills to lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field (or equivalent practical experience) Why

Who are we? FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and cutting-edge technology, FalconX addresses the industry's foremost challenges: Navigating the digital asset market can be complex and fragmented, with limited products and services that support trading strategies, structures, and liquidity found in conventional financial markets. As a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale, FalconX operates as the connective tissue empowering clients with seamless navigation through the ever- evolving cryptocurrency landscape. The Head of Risk - Malta is responsible to: Risk Management Set up and manage the Risk Management Framework : Establish appropriate risk policies and procedures to minimize the Company’s risks. Recommend updates to the Risk Appetite Statement: Advise the Board of Directors on annual updates and appropriate risk tolerance limits, clearly outlining the level of risk acceptable in line with strategic goals. Maintain a risk register : Systematically record identified risks and mitigation actions. Identify, analyze, quantify, and mitigate risks : Address risks faced by the Company with appropriate actions. The risk identification should encompass not only integrity risks (such as AML/CFT and fraud) but also ICT, operational, market, credit, legal, compliance, conflicts of interests, and other relevant risks in accordance with all intended crypto-asset services. The risk identification process should address risks at various levels, including individual business lines and the overall entity together with outsourced activities. Conduct ongoing risk assessments: Regularly evaluate risks to ensure they are managed effectively. Credit and Counterparty Risk Management : Design, enforce and monitor credit risk policies and oversee exposures. Implement risk measur