Benjamin Messika

Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at Vancelian

Benjamin Messika serves as the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at Vancelian since January 2024, overseeing legal and compliance functions across multiple jurisdictions, including France, Italy, Ireland, the UK, Germany, and the UAE. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with European MiCA regulations, managing VASP status applications, and drafting legal documents related to financial services and data privacy. Previously, Benjamin was the Head of Legal & Compliance at Davensi, where notable achievements included establishing the Legal & Compliance department and securing significant financial licenses. Benjamin's professional journey includes roles at McDonald's as a Tax Manager and at PwC Société d'Avocats, where Benjamin progressed from a Tax trainee to Senior Associate Lawyer in Financial Services & Tax. Benjamin holds various degrees, including an MS/LLM in Law & International Management from HEC Paris and a Master in European and International Tax Law from the University of Luxembourg.

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Paris, France

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Vancelian

Vancelian is a financial application that offers wealth management solutions based on blockchain technology. Based in the south of France, Vancelian was born from the expertise of Rayn, a French company combining traditional finance know-how with blockchain technology. As a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), Vancelian has been regulated since 2023, ensuring compliance with current French and European regulations for its clients. At Vancelian, we believe that finance is undergoing a true revolution, driven by technology. Our mission is to make investing and saving accessible to everyone by offering high-performing and expertly designed solutions that redefine standards. Our ambition is to transform the way individuals can build and secure their financial future with transparency.


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Biot, France

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51-200

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