Compliance & Internal Controller (crypto prime bro

**About the Company** At Aplo, you won’t just do a job - you’ll own outcomes, grow every day, and work with a team that wins together. Aplo is the only EU-registered crypto prime broker for institutional investors offering transparent, conflict-free, self-service execution with fast asset listing across hundreds of coins. In October 2025, Aplo was acquired by Coincheck N.V. (Nasdaq CNCK), a publicly listed company. We combine the agility of a startup with the rigor of a regulated financial institution, giving institutional clients access to crypto markets with the reliability of traditional finance. **About the Role** We are hiring a Compliance & Internal Controller to join our Compliance & Risk Department, reporting to the COO and working closely with the Risk & Compliance team. You will operate as an independent Second Line of Defense, ensuring that Aplo scales fast, safely, and compliantly. Your scope will cover AML/CFT, financial security, governance, prudential requirements, regulatory compliance, data protection, and client protection, turning regulatory expectations into practical and effective internal controls aligned with our real business risks. **What you will do (first months)** With the support of the Risks & Compliance team, you will: - *Review and validate the annual risk mapping and control plan* - *Execute second-line controls across AML/CFT, financial security, governance, and regulatory compliance topics* - *Formalize control sheets, findings, and remediation tracking* - *Coordinate with operational teams to ensure corrective actions are properly implemented* - *Own and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and internal reporting materials* - *Ensure a smooth transition of ongoing work if previously handled by external consultants* - *Identify, structure, and prioritize all regulatory control requirements applicable to Aplo, ensuring they are effectively translated into internal control activities and aligned with the company’s risk exposure* - *Prioritize high-risk control areas (AML/CFT, financial security, prudential obligations) while maintaining overall visibility on the control framework* You won’t just “tick boxes” - you will help ensure that controls make sense for the business and its regulatory environment. **What you will grow into (6-12 months)** - *Full autonomy on risk mapping updates and annual control planning* - *Independent execution and follow-up of remediation actions* - *Presentation of findings and risk analysis to internal Compliance and Risk Committees* - *Proposal of methodology improvements (automation, sampling strategies, dashboards)* - *Autonomous regulatory watch and identification of emerging risks* - *Act as a key contributor to the company’s compliance culture and internal awareness initiatives* Within a year, you are not only executing controls - you are structuring how regulatory requirements translate into risk management practices. **Requirements** - Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Risk Management, Audit, Business, or a related field - Minimum 5 years of professional experience in compliance, internal control, audit, or legal roles - Experience in a regulated or financial environment strongly preferred - Proven ability to work autonomously while collaborating with multiple stakeholders - Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills - Excellent written and verbal communication in French (C2) and English (C2) - Interest in fintech and crypto-assets (training provided if needed) **This role is for you if…** - You enjoy structured thinking and well-documented work - You are comfortable owning a control plan independently - You can challenge processes diplomatically and constructively - You like transforming regulatory requirements into practical, operational controls - You learn quickly and value continuous feedback **This role is not for you if…** - You prefer improvisation over methodology - You dislike documentation and follow-up work - You are uncomfortable questioning existing processes - You expect predefined checklists without critical thinking **Why Aplo?** - Direct impact on how risk is managed in a regulated crypto financial institution - A rare mix of financial-grade compliance and startup agility - Daily collaboration with Operations, Brokerage, Finance, Product, and Engineering teams - High autonomy paired with continuous feedback - Exposure to evolving European crypto regulations (MiCA, AML Package, TFR) - A supportive, demanding, and team-first culture focused on growth and ownership **What we offer** - €58k – €85k gross annual salary - Hybrid work model - Lunch vouchers (€12.20 per day worked) - 100% health insurance coverage - Full public transport reimbursement (Pass Navigo) - Monthly Sports subscription reimbursement (€45) - Annual Culture Allowance (€200) - Annual training budget (€1000) **Recruitment process** **HR Screening (1h)** – Background, motivation, and cultural fit. **Compliance Interview (1h)** – Regulatory reasoning, risk assessment, and stakeholder interaction. **COO Interview (1h)** – Business understanding and decision-making. **Case Study** – Compliance/internal control scenario to assess analysis and recommendations. **Final Interview (1h)** – Case debrief and overall fit. **Reference Checks** **Offer**