Compliance Lead, Compliance & Ethics

United States Digital Space LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking an experienced Compliance & Ethics leader to shape scalable programs for a leading crypto platform. You will partner with Legal and HR to manage investigations, COI disclosures, and eComms surveillance, building robust controls and workflows.

The role emphasizes building teams, applying regulatory frameworks, and leveraging AI to improve review quality while maintaining governance reporting for KPI/KRI dashboards.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in compliance, surveillance operations, or legal at a financial services, fintech, or crypto firm
• Hands-on experience with eComms surveillance platforms
• Deep proficiency in compliance frameworks, policies, and regulatory requirements — you apply them independently and advise others
• Proven ability to build and scale compliance programs in a fast-moving environment with limited structure
• Strong operational instincts — you execute independently, drive complete projects, and keep programs moving without direction
• Ability to identify complex compliance issues and develop practical, risk-based solutions
• Track record of developing team members and elevating the work of those around you
• Strong written communication for case documentation, escalation reporting, and governance materials

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and build of scalable compliance programs and controls across Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Investigations, Conflicts of Interest, and eComms surveillance — developing intake workflows, monitoring frameworks, and operational procedures that grow with the function
• Own and advance eComms surveillance controls and operational processes — including the onboarding and integration of new tools and platforms — ensuring comprehensive coverage across all approved employee communication channels
• Drive eComms surveillance program oversight — monitoring coverage, assessing performance, identifying systemic gaps, and escalating material issues to appropriate resolution
• Lead investigation intake processes, including triage, case documentation, and whistleblower report handling, coordinating with Legal and HR on escalated conduct matters and cross‑functional compliance projects
• Lead COI monitoring and maintain full oversight of conflicts disclosures, flagging anomalies and driving escalations to resolution
• Identify and resolve complex compliance issues across program areas, develop practical solutions, and upscale with documented rationale
• Manage compliance workstreams — policy drafts, program assessments, control builds, and gap analyses — driving them to completion and proposing process improvements along the way
• Drive adoption of AI and automation to enhance review quality, reduce manual effort, and scale program coverage across compliance workflows
• Own governance reporting across the Compliance & Ethics function — including KPI/KRI tracking, and senior leadership updates
• Develop and guide team members across compliance workflows, program operations, and platform tools

Skills

Compliance expertise

Surveillance operations

Regulatory requirements

Team development

Written communication

Tools

eComms surveillance platforms

AI-assisted review tools

Job description

Who We Are

At the company, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. the company is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of the company Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). the company is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: *We Before Me*, *Do the Right Thing*, and *Get Things Done*. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er. the company is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products the company, the company Wallet, OKLink and more.

About the Opportunity

The Compliance & Ethics function at the company oversees the policies, programs, and controls that protect the integrity of our people, operations, and business relationships. As the company scales globally and expands its communication infrastructure, this function is building the systems and expertise to match that growth. In this role, you will become an expert in all facets of the Compliance & Ethics program — from investigation intake to surveillance operations — serving as a key operational and strategic partner to the Director and setting the compliance foundation for one of the world's leading crypto platforms.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the design and build of scalable compliance programs and controls across Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Investigations, Conflicts of Interest, and eComms surveillance — developing intake workflows, monitoring frameworks, and operational procedures that grow with the function
• Own and advance eComms surveillance controls and operational processes — including the onboarding and integration of new tools and platforms — ensuring comprehensive coverage across all approved employee communication channels
• Drive eComms surveillance program oversight — monitoring coverage, assessing performance, identifying systemic gaps, and escalating material issues to appropriate resolution
• Lead investigation intake processes, including triage, case documentation, and whistleblower report handling, coordinating with Legal and HR on escalated conduct matters and cross‑functional compliance projects
• Lead COI monitoring and maintain full oversight of conflicts disclosures, flagging anomalies and driving escalations to resolution
• Identify and resolve complex compliance issues across program areas, develop practical solutions, and upscale with documented rationale
• Manage compliance workstreams — policy drafts, program assessments, control builds, and gap analyses — driving them to completion and proposing process improvements along the way
• Drive adoption of AI and automation to enhance review quality, reduce manual effort, and scale program coverage across compliance workflows
• Own governance reporting across the Compliance & Ethics function — including KPI/KRI tracking, and senior leadership updates
• Develop and guide team members across compliance workflows, program operations, and platform tools

What We Look For In You

• 6+ years of experience in compliance, surveillance operations, or legal at a financial services, fintech, or crypto firm
• Hands‑on experience with eComms surveillance platforms
• Deep proficiency in compliance frameworks, policies, and regulatory requirements — you apply them independently and advise others
• Proven ability to build and scale compliance programs in a fast‑moving environment with limited structure
• Strong operational instincts — you execute independently, drive complete projects, and keep programs moving without direction
• Ability to identify complex compliance issues and develop practical, risk‑based solutions
• Track record of developing team members and elevating the work of those around you
• Strong written communication for case documentation, escalation reporting, and governance materials

Nice to Haves

• Experience in crypto or digital assets
• Experience with AI-assisted review workflows or compliance automation tools
• Exposure to regulatory requirements governing eComms surveillance — CFTC, FCA, MAS, ASIC, or equivalent
• Familiarity with internal investigations, COI monitoring, conflicts register management, or OBA review processes
• Prior experience in a compliance function being built or scaled from the ground up

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
• Various team building programs and company events
• More that we love to tell you along the process!