Regulatory Compliance Director, Cryptocurrency

Salient Group; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Allowance

Competitive Base Salary

Bonuses

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Director specializing in cryptocurrency. This full-time leadership role requires a seasoned professional with over six years of experience in compliance within financial services. You'll be responsible for developing compliance frameworks, monitoring adherence to regulations, and leading audits. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for the crypto industry and possess excellent leadership and problem-solving skills. Join a dynamic team that thrives in a fast-paced environment and make a significant impact in the evolving world of cryptocurrency compliance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in compliance analysis and investigations, with 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of crypto and regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compliance policies and frameworks.
• Lead compliance examinations and audits.
• Monitor trades for compliance and detect illegal activities.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Due Diligence

Analysis

Investigations

Transaction Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CAMS Certification

Tools

Chainalysis

Actimize

Job description

Regulatory Compliance Director, Cryptocurrency

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Senior Level Opportunity: Regulatory Compliance Director, Cryptocurrency (New Jersey, NJ)

Hybrid: 4 days in office, 1 day Work From Home

Full-Time Leadership Position

Competitive Base Salary + Bonuses + Relocation Allowance (if needed)

We are seeking a highly experienced Compliance professional with a proven track record in financial services and cryptocurrency, including 6+ years in analysis, due diligence, and investigations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

A genuine interest in the crypto industry is essential. The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to thrive in a global, fast-paced environment.

Preferred qualifications include experience with transaction monitoring tools (e.g., Chainalysis, Actimize), relevant certifications (e.g., CAMS), a bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, and prior experience in global and crypto-specific settings.

Main Responsibilities:

• Compliance Framework: Develop and maintain robust compliance policies, procedures, controls, and frameworks.
• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and assess compliance with US and regional laws, regulations, and policies.
• Examinations & Audits: Lead compliance examinations, audits, and assessments.
• Compliance Reporting: Prepare reports for management, the board, and stakeholders.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams to implement an effective global compliance program aligned with best practices.
• Cryptocurrency Trade Monitoring: Monitor trades for rule adherence, detect illegal activities such as market manipulation and wash trading, and identify suspicious behaviors to prevent financial crimes.
• AML Investigations: Conduct investigations, perform enhanced due diligence, prepare SAR narratives, and participate in ad-hoc AML projects.
• Escalation Point: Serve as an escalation point for complex cases, providing guidance and resolution.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• CAMs certification is a plus but not mandatory
• Strong understanding and passion for crypto and regulatory matters
• Experience with regulatory reporting
• Ability to lead and develop a team in the future

Interested applicants can click "Apply" for quick consideration. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance, Accounting/Auditing, Management

Industries

• Financial Services, Capital Markets, Banking