Chief Compliance Officer

Position: Chief Compliance Officer

Location: Miami, FL

Mode: Remote (until the office shifts completely from New York to Miami) then, Hybrid (3:2)

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance Program Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive compliance program in line with
• U.S. federal and state regulations, including BSA/AML, OFAC and relevant cryptocurrency guidance.
• Oversee the company’s MSB registration with FinCEN and manage state-level MTL license applications and renewals.

Policy Development & Enforcement

• Establish and enforce KYC (Know Your Customer), KYB (Know Your Business), and
• AML policies tailored for stable coin and cryptocurrency transactions.
• Supervise customer onboarding, transaction monitoring, and enhanced due diligence procedures.
• Ensure timely preparation and filing of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and other regulatory reports.

Regulatory Monitoring & Liaison

• Monitor changes in U.S. and international regulations affecting digital assets and
• stable coins; advise senior management on compliance impacts and operational adjustments.
• Serve as the primary contact for regulators, auditors, and banking/financial partners.

Audit & Risk Management

• Coordinate internal audits, risk assessments, and external regulatory examinations.
• Develop remediation plans for identified compliance gaps.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5 years of compliance experience in fin-tech, cryptocurrency, stable coin operations, or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of BSA, AML, OFAC and state money transmission regulations.
• Proven experience with MSB and MTL licensing processes.
• Deep understanding of KYC/AML best practices, transaction monitoring systems and SAR reporting.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work directly with regulators and external auditors.
• CAMS or equivalent compliance certification preferred.