Global Crypto Compliance Director

Mesh; New York, California (NY, MO); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Professional development budget

Remote-friendly approach

Job summary

Mesh is seeking a senior compliance leader to own and evolve our program across crypto, TradFi, and DeFi-adjacent product lines. You will translate legislation into practical policies, advise Product and Engineering on new features, and design control processes for regulatory reporting and licensing obligations across jurisdictions.

You’ll mentor the compliance team, monitor global developments, chair the Compliance Oversight Committee, and partner with regulators and auditors.

Qualifications

• BA/BS required; MBA, JD, or professional certification (e.g., CAMS, CRCM) preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant compliance, legal, or regulatory experience, with exposure to both crypto/digital assets and TradFi.
• Direct experience obtaining and maintaining Money Transmitter License (MTL) approvals across U.S. states.
• Thorough experience with AML/BSA and Code of Ethics programs, sanctions, and licensing frameworks for crypto payments.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and written/verbal communication skills; ability to translate regulatory concepts for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to handle high-stakes, ambiguous situations with internal stakeholders and regulators while maintaining professionalism.
• Strong track record engaging with senior management, federal, state, and international regulators.
• Preferred: experience building or scaling a compliance function at a high-growth fintech/crypto company.
• Preferred: hands-on understanding of digital asset transaction lifecycles, custody, and settlement.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve Mesh's compliance program across crypto, TradFi, and DeFi-adjacent product lines, ensuring the program scales with the business.
• Analyze existing and proposed legislation, regulatory guidance, and industry practices across multiple jurisdictions, translating them into practical policies and procedures for the business.
• Serve as a senior advisor to Product and Engineering on the compliance implications of new features, wallet integrations, on‑chain/off‑chain payment flows, and international market expansion.
• Design and validate control processes for regulatory reporting, transaction monitoring, and licensing obligations across jurisdictions.
• Partner with business unit leaders to respond to inquiries, exams, and reports issued by regulatory agencies or auditors, domestically and internationally.
• Act as a primary point of contact with outside regulators, government officials, banking partners, and senior business unit managers.
• Lead and mentor compliance team members, building out the function as the company grows.
• Monitor global regulatory developments affecting crypto, stablecoins, and digital asset payments, and help shape Mesh's positioning ahead of new requirements.
• Chair Mesh's Compliance Oversight Committee, driving cross‑functional accountability for regulatory risk.
• Build and maintain a basic compliance risk assessment and testing program in partnership with risk management.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Crypto compliance

Regulatory strategy

Policy development

Regulatory liaison

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA/JD preferred

Job description

Mesh is seeking a senior compliance leader to own and evolve our program across crypto, TradFi, and DeFi-adjacent product lines. You will translate legislation into practical policies, advise Product and Engineering on new features, and design control processes for regulatory reporting and licensing obligations across jurisdictions.

You’ll mentor the compliance team, monitor global developments, chair the Compliance Oversight Committee, and partner with regulators and auditors.