Safeguarding Officer
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
The role has high value due to its critical nature in compliance, significant impact on operational security, and demand for specialized legal and regulatory knowledge.
- Critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance
- Good salary potential within the crypto sector
- Opportunities to lead in safeguarding frameworks
- Requires specific expertise in regulatory matters
Pros
- Critical role in regulatory compliance within the fast-growing crypto sector
- Opportunity to influence safeguarding practices for customer assets
- Potential for career advancement in compliance and regulatory areas
Cons
- High-pressure environment due to compliance requirements
- Requires specialized knowledge that may limit candidate pool
- Possibility of complex stakeholder management
Who it's for
Mid-Senior • Remote/Telecommute
Good fit
- Experienced legal and compliance professionals
- Candidates with a solid understanding of cryptocurrency regulations
- Individuals keen to work in a dynamic regulatory environment
Not recommended for
- Novices without compliance legal background
- Those uninterested in the crypto industry
- Candidates who prefer a more stable and less dynamic work atmosphere
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
## What you'll do 📍Safeguarding Framework: Maintain and further develop Bitpanda Safeguarding Framework in alignment with current and forthcoming EU 📍Compliance Laws, including the MiCA regulation, MiFID II and E-Money Act. 📍Safeguarding Control Plan: Maintain and execute a robust Safeguarding Control Plan. Conduct regular control checks and reconciliation activities to ensure the protection of customer assets, coverage of customer claims and the adherence to policies and procedures. Provide recommendations to enhance compliance and operational efficiency. 📍Audit sensitive first line processes with special focus on the protection of customer assets. 📍Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure coordinated and robust processes in regards to customer assets. 📍Reporting and Documentation: Communicate effectively with senior management and auditors by providing regular updates on safeguarding activities and issues. Prepare detailed reports and documentation supporting the assessment and evidence of covering customer claims and the adherence to EU regulations. ## Who you are 📍Educational Background: A degree in Law, Finance, Economics, or a related field, with a strong preference for candidates with a legal or crypto related background. 📍Interest in crypto assets: A demonstrated interest in crypto assets and blockchain technology, with a keen understanding of the sector's challenges and opportunities. Experience in the crypto-sector is a strong asset. 📍Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with European financial regulations, particularly in relation to crypto assets, regulatory compliance and the protection of client assets. Prior experience in a regulated crypto related company or in a role focused on regulatory compliance or Anti Financial Crime is highly preferred. 📍Analytical Skills: Strong critical thinking and process mapping abilities, with attention to legal compliance, operational impact, and scalability in dynamic regulatory environments. 📍Communication Skills and Teamwork: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences and work effectively in a team environment, contributing to a collaborative and supportive work culture. **If this role isn’t the perfect fit, there are plenty of exciting opportunities in blockchain technology, cryptocurrency startups, and remote crypto jobs to explore. Check them on our Jobs Board.**
