Director of Risk,Compliance, Strategy &Operations

Description You will design and implement a company-wide risk management framework covering operational, regulatory, financial, liquidity, cyber, and reputational risks. You will maintain the risk register, conduct risk assessments, and lead quarterly risk reviews with executive leadership and the Board. You will oversee internal controls, segregation of duties, and risk mitigation strategies. You will monitor stablecoin-specific risks including reserve management, counterparty risk, liquidity risk, and smart contract risks. You will lead global compliance strategy across relevant jurisdictions and oversee AML/KYC, sanctions compliance, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting. You will serve as the primary liaison with regulators, auditors, banking partners, and external counsel, develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and training programs, and prepare for and manage regulatory exams and audits. Requirements 8–12+ years of experience in risk, compliance, strategy, or operations in fintech, payments, digital assets, or regulated financial services Experience interacting directly with financial regulators Deep understanding of AML/BSA, sanctions regimes, and global regulatory frameworks Strong knowledge of stablecoins, digital assets, custody models, and reserve structures Demonstrated experience building frameworks from the ground up Executive-level communication and board presentation experience Strong analytical and systems-thinking capabilities Responsibilities Design and implement a company-wide risk management framework covering operational, regulatory, financial, liquidity, cyber, and reputational risks Maintain the risk register, conduct risk assessments, and lead quarterly risk reviews with executive leadership and the Board Oversee internal controls, segregation of duties, and risk mitigation strategies Monitor stablecoin-specific risks including reserve management, counterparty risk, liquidity risk, and smart contract risks Lead global compliance strategy across relevant jurisdictions Oversee AML/KYC, sanctions compliance, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting Serve as primary liaison with regulators, auditors, banking partners, and external counsel Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and training programs Prepare for and manage regulatory exams and audits Ensure adherence to emerging stablecoin-specific regulatory frameworks Benefits Equity Bonus Unlimited time off (minimum 10 days required) Flexible working and home stipend for new hires Comprehensive health dental and vision plans for US employees 100% company subsidized life insurance 401(k) with 4% company match Home office stipend Company-issued testing cards for products Health and wellness spending allowance Team and company off-site summits (domestic and international)