Blockdaemon

Head of Compliance

Blockdaemon

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $160,000 - $240,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead the company's compliance vision and multi-year roadmap
  • Build a scalable, risk-based programme that evolves with the business and the regulatory environment
  • Ensure compliance is embedded as a strategic enabler — not just a control function
  • Shape the company's regulatory positioning in the US and globally
  • Engage with regulators as needed and monitor key regulatory developments
  • Lead compliance strategy across core products and protocols
  • Advise on regulatory treatment of digital assets under evolving frameworks
  • Own the enterprise compliance risk framework
  • Oversee AML/BSA, KYC/KYB, OFAC sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and blockchain analytics programmes
  • Champion an organisation-wide culture of integrity by overseeing compliance policy lifecycle and training programmes.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of compliance experience, with significant time in digital assets, fintech, or financial services
  • Deep knowledge of the US digital asset regulatory landscape — including SEC, CFTC, FinCEN, OFAC, and state-level frameworks — and a strong view on where it's heading
  • Experience leading regulatory examinations, licensing processes, or enforcement matters directly
  • Proven track record of building compliance programmes in high-growth or ambiguous environments
  • Familiarity with blockchain technology, on-chain transaction monitoring tools (e.g. Chainalysis, TRM Labs), and DeFi risk vectors
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to advise executives, engage regulators, and influence across the business.
Benefits
  • Competitive health cover
  • 401k
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Equity compensation
  • Perks designed to support wellbeing and professional growth
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Soft Skills
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