Head of Compliance

Storm2; United States; On-site; USD 250,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital asset exchange is seeking a Head of Compliance to manage its U.S. compliance program. This role demands extensive experience in regulatory affairs and senior compliance leadership, particularly within the FinTech sector. Candidates must excel in relationship management with regulators and possess a deep understanding of U.S. compliance frameworks. The position offers a competitive salary and is critical to the company’s secure and compliant growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a senior compliance position within a FinTech.
• Experience in a crypto or blockchain company is required.
• Proven track record in building and managing compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead U.S. compliance program and regulatory relationships.
• Develop and oversee compliance policies and strategy.
• Manage cross-functional collaborations to ensure compliance.

Skills

Understanding of U.S. regulatory bodies

Stakeholder communication

Relationship management

AML Compliance

Knowledge of FinTech regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree

JD or advanced degree in compliance, law, or finance

Tools

Compliance software

Risk assessment tools

Job description

This range is provided by Storm2. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$250,000.00/yr - $275,000.00/yr

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Head of Compliance

A U.S.-based digital asset exchange committed to building a secure, transparent, and compliant platform for crypto investors, institutions, and developers. Creating the infrastructure driving the next generation of finance, enabling everything from secure digital asset trading to decentralized apps and self-custody solutions.

Looking for a Head of Compliance to lead all aspects of their U.S. compliance program - overseeing regulatory relationships, licensing, and policy development while helping the business scale securely and sustainably.

The Role

As a Head of Compliance, you will be responsible for leading all facets of compliance strategy and execution across our global operations. You’ll play a central role in building and maintaining strong relationships with regulators, developing robust policies, and embedding a proactive culture of compliance throughout the organization.

This is a mission-critical role that combines regulatory expertise, operational depth, and executive leadership. You’ll manage the compliance team and collaborate cross-functionally with legal, product, risk, finance, and operations teams. Directly reporting into the CEO.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the company’s primary point of contact for U.S. regulators including FinCEN, SEC, CFTC, OCC, NYDFS, and state financial authorities
• Oversee and maintain money transmitter licenses (MTLs) and associated reporting obligations
• Ensure adherence to federal and state AML/CFT regulations, FinCEN guidance, and applicable securities laws
• Monitor and interpret evolving regulations and advise the executive team on impact and strategy
• Build and oversee the U.S. compliance framework including AML/KYC, sanctions screening, suspicious activity reporting (SARs), fraud, and transaction monitoring
• Maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Patriot Act
• Lead the development of risk assessments, control testing, and internal policy reviews
• Coordinate with Legal and Risk teams on new product launches, marketing campaigns, and promotional offers to ensure regulatory compliance

Reporting, Audits & Governance

• Own the preparation and delivery of reports to senior management, regulators, and the board of directors
• Lead interactions with third-party auditors, regulators, and financial partners during examinations
• Work cross-functionally with Finance, Risk, Legal, and Product to ensure compliance is embedded in business operations
• Build, scale, and manage a U.S.-based compliance team across core functions (e.g., AML, licensing, monitoring, product advisory)
• Drive a culture of compliance, integrity, and education across the company
• Conduct training sessions for executive leadership and employees on relevant regulatory topics and internal compliance procedures

MUST HAVES

• 5yrs+ within crypto, blockchain, or web-3 company (AND)
• 7+yrs within a senior compliance position within a FinTech

Qualifications

• Prior experience within a crypto exchange or fintech with crypto exposure
• Deep understanding of U.S. regulatory bodies and frameworks, including FinCEN, SEC, CFTC, OFAC, and state-level MTLs
• Proven track record building and managing AML/Compliance programs in high-growth, regulated environments
• Strong grasp of crypto-related risks including wallet transactions, DeFi protocols, token classifications, and cross-border activity
• Excellent stakeholder communication and relationship management skills
• Professional certifications such as CAMS, CRCM, ACAMS, or JD preferred
• Bachelor's degree required; JD or advanced degree in compliance, law, or finance is a strong plus

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Legal

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