Global Head of Crypto Compliance – Remote-First Leader

EMCD; Hong Kong; Remote; HKD 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

20 days paid vacation + 12 days extra

100% paid sick leave

Job summary

EMCD, a leading technology company in the crypto sector, seeks a Head of Compliance to lead the group-level framework across products and legal entities. You will own AML/CTF, sanctions, KYC/KYB, and licensing strategies, working with regulators, banks, and external counsel while enabling growth.

The role requires senior leadership, hands-on licensing across jurisdictions, and building scalable processes. Remote-first, with time off offerings and collaboration with CEO and senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Senior compliance leadership in crypto, fintech, payments or regulated finance.
• Hands-on knowledge of AML/CTF, sanctions, KYC/KYB and transaction monitoring.
• Experience obtaining regulatory licenses across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Own the group-level compliance framework across EMCD products and entities.
• Lead AML/CTF, sanctions, KYC/KYB, transaction monitoring and risk controls.
• Define regulatory and licensing strategy across existing and new markets.
• Support product launches and market entry by regulatory risk design.
• Interact with regulators, banks, payment providers and counsel.
• Oversee audits, reporting, remediation and ongoing obligations.
• Build scalable processes and lead the compliance team.
• Collaborate with CEO, Legal, Product and Finance.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Crypto compliance

AML/CTF

KYC/KYB

Sanctions

Transaction monitoring

Regulatory licensing

Regulatory risk assessment

Regulatory engagement

Governance & controls

Job description

EMCD, a leading technology company in the crypto sector, seeks a Head of Compliance to lead the group-level framework across products and legal entities. You will own AML/CTF, sanctions, KYC/KYB, and licensing strategies, working with regulators, banks, and external counsel while enabling growth.

The role requires senior leadership, hands-on licensing across jurisdictions, and building scalable processes. Remote-first, with time off offerings and collaboration with CEO and senior leaders.