Head of Compliance (100%)

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Head of Compliance to lead our Compliance Department and manage a team of Compliance Officers, starting immediately or at a mutually agreed-upon date. In this role, you will report directly to the Chief Compliance & Legal Officer (CLCO). The Head Compliance is responsible for handling all compliance matters of Celsion Finance on a day-to-day basis and supporting the CLCO in all compliance / GRC related matters. You will advise and support our business units in fulfilling the full range of compliance obligations of a digital asset bank. You will play an integral role within our Legal and Compliance department and serve as a key driver in positioning Celsion for success at the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets. Your ability to manage complex schedules, facilitate internal processes, and maintain a high level of professionalism will be key to heading our compliance department and helping position Celsion as a leader in the fintech industry.

• Leads and is responsible for the Compliance Department.
• Oversees compliance and GRC matters of the business in day-to-day operations.
• Defines and manages the Company’s GRC management system in line with the Company’s business plan, notably to ensure the secure and compliant exchange of digital assets.
• Drafts and reviews policies and procedures in the compliance area and manages the Company’s policy management system.
• Provides periodic compliance reports to the Board and Management in line with legal and regulatory requirements as well as the Company’s internal regulations (e.g., annual compliance risk assessment).
• Provides training to the Company’s Board, Management, and staff on compliance matters.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements (such as SPG, SPV, WPDG, WPDV, BankG, BankV, FATCA, CRS, CARF, FMA guidelines, EU regulations, etc.) and related functions.
• Provides advice to account management and senior management on AML/CTF and other compliance-related aspects.
• Provides guidance and executes compliance-related GRC assessments, checks, and controls.
• Responsible for client onboarding checks as well as regular KYC and PEP reviews in accordance with the applicable regulatory and internal framework.
• Responsible for tax reporting, client and counterparty onboarding, client interactions, crypto forensics, and transaction monitoring; makes precise assessments and draws the right conclusions for follow-up activities.
• Responsible for preparing suspicious activity reports for the SFIU and acts as MLRO Officer.
• Cooperates with internal and external auditors as well as with the FMA.

• Masters of Law, Business Law or equivalent from a reputable Swiss / Liechtenstein or EU- University.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in Compliance within a bank in Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Germany, or Austria is required, preferably with exposure to crypto services.
• Experienced in standard GRC, AML/KYC, and crypto forensic tools.
• Experience in a fintech environment with touchpoints in digital assets, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies.
• Profound knowledge and experience in the Liechtenstein / Swiss regulatory framework for financial services and exposure to FMA/FINMA.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and confidently across all levels of the organization and with external partners.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and service orientation, particularly when dealing with confidential matters.
• Excellent judgement, strong analytical skills, structured and clear communication, business pragmatism, and teamwork.
• Proven experience as a compliance leader within a bank subject to FMA or FINMA regulation and supervision, with regular exposure to senior management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel), with the ability to produce high-quality documents and presentations.
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken, is required; additional languages are a plus.

• A responsible, trustworthy and senior role where you are instrumental in shaping our financial practices and policies, driving efficiency, and playing a key role in the development of Celsion's growth and success.
• Short decision-making processes and the opportunity to actively contribute in a fast-paced environment, offering significant scope for professional development and impact.
• Collaborative, professional, and growth-oriented entrepreneurial culture with excellent development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation, professional development prospects, and a chance to be at the forefront of transforming the financial landscape.