At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead regulatory compliance and licensing for digital asset custody at Zodia.
- Company: Join a friendly team at Zodia, a leader in digital asset custody.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, private healthcare, generous leave, and flexible bank holidays.
- Other info: Work 2 days a week on-site and enjoy monthly socials and seasonal celebrations.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the fast-paced world of digital assets and compliance.
- Qualifications: 6+ years in regulatory policy with strong knowledge of UK licensing frameworks.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 115000 £ per year.
This role plays a central part in maintaining Zodia’s regulatory integrity. You will lead our FSMA authorisation and Money Laundering Registration workstreams, acting as the organisation’s primary expert on UK licensing requirements for digital‑asset custody. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, providing clear regulatory interpretation, supporting compliant product decision‑making, and ensuring Zodia operates confidently within its regulatory permissions. This is an ideal role for someone who brings structure, clarity, and strong regulatory judgement to a fast‑moving environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead UK licensing programmes, including FSMA authorisation and Money Laundering Registration, conducting gap analyses, drafting applications for Q3 2026, and coordinating remediation across the business.
- Provide regulatory guidance across UK and EU frameworks, including jurisdictional analysis, product permissibility assessments, and reverse‑solicitation considerations.
- Support senior regulatory engagement, drafting responses to regulatory enquiries and contributing to ongoing supervisory interactions.
- Conduct regulatory horizon scanning, ensuring timely identification and implementation of regulatory change across operating jurisdictions.
- Advise product teams on compliance considerations for new and evolving digital‑asset services.
- Contribute to broader compliance work, including policy development, risk assessments, and regulatory reporting.
This is a highly experienced regulatory role.
Requirements:
- 6+ years’ experience in regulatory policy or compliance, with advisory experience.
- Direct hands-on experience leading licensing or registration programmes such as FSMA authorisation, Money Laundering Registration, or drafting regulator applications.
- Strong knowledge of FCA, PRA, FSMA, MiFID, SEC, CFTC, GDPR, and digital‑asset regulatory frameworks.
- Deep understanding of the UK FSMA licensing regime and its application to cryptoasset services.
- Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and communicate clearly to senior stakeholders.
- Direct experience engaging with regulators or senior external stakeholders, such as the FCA, supervisory teams, or board-level audiences.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a calm, structured approach to managing competing priorities.
- Eligible to work in the UK.
- Able to work 2 days per week on-site.
- Immediate availability.
- A law degree is a plus.
Benefits:
- We are a friendly team, with monthly socials and seasonal celebrations.
- Competitive salary of 90,000-115,000 GBP/year.
- Private health care.
- Generous Annual Leave.
- Life Insurance.
- Flexible bank holidays (can choose whether to work on bank holidays and use the leave elsewhere in the year).
Senior Regulatory & Compliance Manager (6-Month FTC) in London employer: Zodia Custody
Zodia is an exceptional employer that prioritises regulatory integrity and offers a collaborative work environment. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development in the fast-evolving digital asset sector, alongside competitive benefits such as private healthcare and flexible bank holidays. Our friendly team culture, complemented by regular social events, makes Zodia a rewarding place to build your career while contributing to meaningful compliance initiatives.
