Head of Compliance - Malta

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