Root Systems is a stealth startup in its initial stages, undergoing development under a working title. Our mission is to revolutionize financial transactions and collaborations, starting with the creative ecosystem. We will provide rightsholders, distributors, and consumers with more control over their monetary transactions, while streamlining processes like project funding, subscription management, and revenue allocation. Our core feature is a digital roots system that acts as a connective medium between users, allowing funds to stream seamlessly within the network. Root Systems aspires to create a positive impact on society, guided by a common sense ethos, and a portion of all resources flows back into the ecosystem and towards those who need them the most.

The Role

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Regulatory Compliance Officer to be an early and important hire at our start-up. Based in Athens, Greece, you will report directly to the COO.

Responsibilities

In this role you will:

• Serve as the go-to compliance resource for management, business owners and internal stakeholders across the company;
• Monitor and assess legal and regulatory developments relevant to our business, translating them into actionable compliance roadmaps and staff training programmes;
• Maintain relationships with external legal counsel and regulatory/supervisory authorities across our operating jurisdictions;
• Own the drafting and review of company policies and procedures, and support their effective implementation;
• Lead the annual compliance plan;
• Help build and maintain the internal control systems;
• Carry out ad-hoc audits, flagging control gaps and opportunities to strengthen internal processes;
• Prepare and/or oversee the submission of regulatory reports to the relevant authorities;
• Carry out ongoing regulatory compliance risk assessments;
• Establish and maintain a structured compliance risk-and-control programme, with appropriate controls for mitigating, monitoring and reporting risk;
• Keep compliance records, cases and issue logs up to date, managing deadlines and documenting actions taken.

Requirements

To be considered you should have:

• A university degree in Law, Banking, Business Administration or a related field; a Master’s in European Banking/Payments regulation or Risk Management is a strong plus;
• At least five (5) years of experience in a regulatory compliance, audit or risk role;
• Prior exposure to financial services regulators is a strong plus;
• Solid knowledge of Greek, EU or US financial services regulation, with particular focus on banking regulation and supervision; familiarity with AML/CTF, KYC/KYB, sanctions screening and GDPR obligations is a strong plus
• Full professional fluency in English;
• A relevant professional certification is a strong plus.

Personal Attributes

• Comfortable with the pace of a start-up environment;
• Able to work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple priorities;
• A natural relationship builder — with colleagues, external advisers and regulatory bodies alike;
• A clear and confident communicator across all levels of the organisation;
• Strong organisational instincts, with sharp analytical and problem-solving ability.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package included
• Chance to work with major players in the film industry
• Gear of your choice (laptop, mobile device)
• Unlimited data mobile plan
• Professional development budget
• Access to premium AI development tools and training
• Private health insurance
• 5 weeks of paid vacation
• Help with relocation to Athens, Greece (where applicable)