Chief Compliance Officer

Lightspark

Chief Compliance Officer leading compliance function for global multi-asset payments business. Designing compliance program, managing licensing strategy, and ensuring regulatory adherence.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $300,000 - $350,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in compliance management, particularly in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, with a strong focus on regulatory requirements, risk assessment, and the implementation of compliance programs. Capable of leveraging technology and AI to enhance compliance functions and foster a culture of ethical behavior within the organization.

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10+ Years Of Compliance ExperienceCCO Or Similar Role ExperienceLicensing Strategy DevelopmentRegulatory Requirements ExpertiseTech And AI Orientation

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Hard Skills

Compliance Program DesignRisk AssessmentAML RegulationsKYC RegulationsData Privacy RegulationsLicensing ManagementCompliance ReportingInternal InvestigationsRegulatory CommunicationCompliance Training

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingAnalytical SkillsExcellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AI-Assisted ComplianceRegTech SolutionsCompliance Monitoring ToolsAutomation Tools

Industry Keywords

CryptocurrencyBlockchain TechnologyFinancial ServicesPaymentsConsumer ProtectionIllicit FinanceSanctionsFinancial Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and maintain an effective compliance program tailored to crypto and fiat payments services, including illicit finance (AML, CFT, sanctions), consumer protection, financial security and reporting, and data protection and privacy considerations for a global business. The candidate should be comfortable working directly on program design and documents, in addition to managing internal and outside teams.
Oversee licensing management and strategy, determining where and how Lightspark needs to be licensed as it expands into new products, jurisdictions, and partnerships, and leading applications and renewals end to end.
Stay up-to-date with compliance developments and industry best practices related to these topics ensuring that Lightspark's policies and procedures reflect relevant developments.
Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential compliance risks and develop and implement strategies to mitigate them.
Provide ongoing training and education to employees on compliance matters, fostering a culture of compliance and ethical behavior.
Lead internal investigations into compliance issues, coordinate with external auditors, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
Build a tech- and AI-forward compliance function, evaluating and deploying AI and automation to scale monitoring, reporting, and licensing tracking as the business grows.
Prepare and present compliance reports to senior leadership and the board of directors, highlighting key compliance issues, trends, and recommendations.
Serve as a primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and examiners, and manage banking partnerships and other third-party regulatory requirements, ensuring timely and accurate communication and reporting.
Work closely with other departments, including Legal, Finance, and Operations, to ensure compliance across all business activities.
Scale the compliance team when and as needed to ensure efficient operations and appropriate coverage for a quickly growing company.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in compliance, with a strong background in cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology, data privacy, or financial services.
3+ years of experience as a CCO or similar role in a scaling organization, including for regulated businesses.
Experience building compliance functions from scratch, with a scrappy, builder mentality — comfortable operating with ambiguity and building without a defined playbook.
Deep understanding of regulatory requirements related to digital currencies, blockchain technology, and payments, including AML, KYC, and data privacy regulations.
Licensing experience: you've set licensing strategy and led applications for a payments or crypto business; global or multi-jurisdictional licensing experience is a strong plus.
Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and strategies, paired with extremely pragmatic business and risk judgment and integrity.
A genuine tech and AI orientation — you actively follow developments in AI-assisted compliance and RegTech, and think naturally about how automation and tooling can extend the reach of a lean team.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization, up to the board.
Experience in a start-up or high-growth environment is strongly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision
Competitive salary
Stock options
Company paid life insurance
20 paid vacation days a year, as well as paid holidays
Flexible work schedule
Matching 401k
FSA/DCA accounts
Generous family leave policies
Annual bonuses