VASP Compliance Officer & Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)

Merge is a regulated stablecoin payments infrastructure platform enabling enterprises to move money globally in real time. We combine stablecoin rails with local instant payment systems to deliver faster, cheaper, and more transparent cross-border payments and treasury workflows. Merge serves fintechs, investment platforms, marketplaces, and corporate treasury teams globally.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience as Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer having previously worked for an established or start-up Electronic Money Institution and/or DASP (PSAN) or CASP (PSCA), or equivalent. The ideal candidate will have passed fit & proper assessment by the ACPR/AMF or equivalent.

• →Act as MLRO for AML/CFT compliance under MiCA and related EU regulations
• →Design, implement, and maintain the firm’s AML/CFT/CPF framework, policies, and procedures proportionate to the CASP’s business model and risk profile.
• →Manage STR/SAR reporting and regulatory filings with relevant authorities
• →Liaise with regulators, auditors, banking partners, and external stakeholders
• →Oversee compliance policies, controls, governance, and risk assessments for CASP operations
• →Monitor regulatory developments and ensure ongoing compliance with MiCA and AML requirements
• →Support internal teams with compliance guidance, training, and regulatory best practices

• Experience as MLRO / Compliance (crypto or fintech)
• Strong understanding of MiCA / CASP
• Experience with EU regulation
• Ability to own the function end-to-end.
• Practical experience with crypto-asset business models and blockchain-related AML risks.
• Familiarity with blockchain analytics and travel rule tools  (e.g.,Elliptic, Notabene) is highly desirable.