MiCA Regulation Specialist- London

FDM Group Ltd.; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking an MiCA Regulation Specialist to ensure regulatory compliance in the finance sector. This hybrid role, based in London, requires 4–7+ years of experience in crypto compliance and deep knowledge of MiCA regulations. Candidates should have a proven track record in licensing applications and a strong understanding of AML/CFT frameworks. The position offers opportunities for career coaching and assignments with global companies.

Benefits

Career coaching

Assignments with global companies

Annual leave

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• 4–7+ years in crypto compliance or digital asset regulation.
• Deep knowledge of MiCA and EU regulatory frameworks.
• Proven track record in licensing applications and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement MiCA-compliant policies.
• Lead licensing application processes with authorities.
• Design control systems aligned with MiCA obligations.
• Harmonize MiCA obligations with existing AML/CFT frameworks.

Skills

Crypto compliance

Digital asset regulation

Licensing applications

AML/CFT knowledge

Stakeholder management

Job description

About The Role

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking an MiCA Regulation Specialist to work for our client within the finance sector. This is initially a 12 month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role based in London.

Our client is seeking a Regulation Specialist with expertise in Crypto-Assets Regulation to guide their compliance strategy and operational implementation. This role is critical to ensuring our client remains at the forefront of regulatory adherence while scaling services across Europe.

This typically involves understanding MiCA’s scope- how it regulates crypto-asset service providers and issuers in the EU through licensing, conduct requirements, and prudential safeguards. It also means having hands‑on experience preparing license applications, building compliance documentation, designing governance structures, and integrating FCC controls such as AML/KYC, crypto‑specific transaction monitoring, and market‑abuse safeguards.

Because MiCA works alongside existing AML laws, the role requires blending regulatory expertise with blockchain analytics and operational risk. Ultimately, firms need specialists who can turn MiCA’s regulatory text into practical processes for onboarding, reporting, and protecting client assets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement MiCA‑compliant policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Lead licensing application processes with EU national competent authorities.
• Design internal control systems aligned with MiCA obligations.
• Embed MiCA‑aligned risk governance across onboarding, monitoring, treasury, finance, and risk functions.
• Create frameworks for model governance, data controls, and token risk taxonomy.
• Harmonize MiCA obligations with existing AML/CFT frameworks.
• Implement KYT, Travel Rule, and transaction monitoring tailored for crypto assets.
• Liaise with regulators and internal teams to translate regulatory requirements into operational solutions.
• Educate cross‑functional teams on MiCA governance and compliance standards.

About You

• 4–7+ years in crypto compliance or digital asset regulation.
• Deep knowledge of MiCA and related EU regulatory frameworks.
• Proven track record in licensing applications and compliance implementation.
• Strong understanding of AML/CFT, KYT, and blockchain analytics.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Experience in regulated CASPs under MiCA.
• Certifications (CAMS, ICA, etc.).
• Multilingual proficiency (French, German, Spanish).

About Us

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 3,500 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award‑winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

Why join us

• Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to re‑skill and up‑skill into new areas, develop non‑linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
• Annual leave and workplace pension