Head of Compliance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assess the current compliance program, identify areas lacking in adoption and execution, and evolve it into a widely utilized, well-understood, and integrated program throughout the organization.

• Analyze risks associated with new geographic regions and adapt the compliance program as necessary.

• Develop clear, actionable Standard Operating Procedures that convert policy into repeatable and auditable daily practices.

• Collaborate with Product and Operations to ascertain compliance requirements for new initiatives prior to their launch.

• Oversee and manage daily compliance activities, guaranteeing the consistent application of policies, procedures, and regulatory obligations.

• Review, investigate, and resolve transaction-monitoring alerts with prompt, well-documented decisions.

• Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, Product, and Operations on system design, alert logic, thresholds, and escalation procedures.

• Assist with complaints submitted to regulatory authorities and prepare timely, accurate, and well-documented responses.

• Work alongside Sales during customer onboarding to ensure compliance and risk standards are adhered to.

• Support law enforcement inquiries and requests with the appropriate documentation and legal coordination.

• Lead investigations into suspicious activities and prepare and submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).

• Train, mentor, and develop junior compliance team members.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in developing or significantly enhancing a compliance program from inception, preferably within the crypto, fintech, or financial services sectors.

• Proven track record of meeting compliance service level agreements (SLAs) and operating with rigorous, auditable standards.

• Experience managing a compliance program at scale, including complex onboarding processes involving integrator or partner relationships.

• Strong, practical knowledge of AML, KYC, and KYB frameworks and their regulatory requirements.

• Direct experience with transaction monitoring systems and the processes of alert disposition and investigation.

• Proven experience conducting investigations and filing SARs.

• Crypto-native—extensive knowledge of digital assets, blockchain transactions, and the unique compliance challenges present in the crypto industry.

• Highly decisive, with the ability to make timely decisions in ambiguous or high-stakes scenarios.

• Capacity to write clear and effective SOPs and translate policies into practical applications.

• Exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills, particularly with Risk, Product, Operations, and Sales teams.

• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Flexible working hours and remote work opportunities.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Engaging company culture that fosters innovation and collaboration.