Head of Compliance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Develop and manage Gauntlet's compliance program, encompassing its priorities, governance, controls, and operating rhythm.

• Draft, revise, and implement policies and procedures throughout the organization.

• Establish a practical program for compliance testing and monitoring.

• Create processes for reporting, escalation, and governance to provide leadership with visibility into compliance risks and issues.

• Assist with upcoming registrations and prepare the organization for associated regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate regulatory examinations, audits, and related information requests.

• Collaborate with Legal, Product, Engineering, Finance, People, and commercial teams to integrate compliance requirements into daily operations.

• Review and enhance company-wide compliance training initiatives.

• Provide guidance to the business in areas such as financial crime, privacy, marketing, securities, anti-corruption, employment, and other pertinent domains.

• Leverage AI and automation to enhance monitoring, reporting, policy management, and compliance workflows.

• Keep the program up-to-date as products, clients, and regulatory obligations evolve.

• Map current compliance efforts, identify gaps, and develop a prioritized remediation strategy.

• Establish essential policies, procedures, testing, monitoring, reporting, escalation, and governance cadences.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in building a compliance program, establishing a significant component of one, or significantly enhancing an existing program.

• Extensive compliance experience across various domains, with a strong understanding of policies, controls, monitoring, testing, training, reporting, and governance.

• Experience in supporting regulatory registrations, examinations, audits, or similar engagements.

• Ability to define the approach and execute directly without the need for a mature compliance function.

• Capability to provide clear, practical, risk-based advice and deliver a firm “no” when necessary.

• Sound judgment and confidence in raising concerns directly.

• Comfort in working within a growing organization with shifting priorities and regulatory inquiries.

• Bonus: Experience in cryptocurrency, digital assets, or on-chain financial products.

• Bonus: Compliance certification such as CAMS, CRCM, or CCEP.

• Bonus: Prior experience working with relevant regulatory bodies.

• Bonus: Experience utilizing AI, automation, or data tools within a compliance framework.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote first - work from anywhere in the US & CAN.

• Regular in-person company retreats and a cross-country "office visit" perk.

• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees.

• $1,000 WFH stipend.

• Monthly reimbursement for home internet, phone, and cellular data expenses.

• Unlimited vacation policy.

• 100% paid parental leave for 12 weeks.

• Fertility benefits.

• Opportunities for incentive compensation.