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Head of Compliance

United States, NY · Job Posted January 12, 2026
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A Series A stablecoin payments company is seeking a Head of Compliance to join them in NY. The Head of Compliance will assume primary responsibility in implementing a best-in-class compliance program, ensuring adherence to international, federal, and state regulations while proactively managing risk by establishing effective controls.

Job Responsibility

Assume primary responsibility in implementing a best-in-class compliance program, ensuring adherence to international, federal, and state regulations while proactively managing risk by establishing effective controls

Requirements

  • Prior fintech/banking leadership experience in a compliance role, with experience building a compliance program from the ground up
  • Extensive understanding of regulatory compliance (BSA/AML/KYC/KYB/Sanctions/etc.) and experience in developing strategies to meet compliance requirements
  • Comprehensive understanding of payments and associated domestic/international compliance requirements (MSB/MTL/VASP/etc.)
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present compliance risks/requirements that impact broader organizational goals
  • Comfort with communicating with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, legal, etc.
  • Regulatory knowledge of virtual assets, stablecoins, blockchain ledger technology (expertise preferred)
  • Familiarity with engineering/security compliance frameworks (ISO, SOC 2, PCI, etc.)
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