Head of Compliance and Risk Management

Houston, Texas

Confidential
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Head of Compliance and Risk Management

About the Company

A leading provider of a cutting-edge digital bitcoin exchange platform.

Industry
Financial Services

Type
Privately Held, VC-backed

Founded
2011

Employees
51-200

Funding
$51-$75 million

Categories
  • Bitcoin
  • Credit Cards & Transaction Processing
  • Finance
  • Financial Services
  • Mobile Payments
  • Technology
  • Information Technology & Services
  • E-Commerce
  • FinTech
  • Payments
  • Peer to Peer
  • Software
Specialties
  • bitcoin
  • virtual currencies
  • ecommerce
  • mobile commerce
  • payment processing
  • blockchain payments
  • bitcoin cash
  • digital payments
  • cross border payments
  • invoicing
  • cryptocurrency
  • crypto
  • bch
  • btc
  • merchant processing
Business Classifications
  • B2C
  • Marketplace
About the Role

The Company is excited to welcome a dynamic Head of Compliance and Risk Management to our executive team. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the development and execution of innovative compliance, risk management, and regulatory strategies. As the authority on BSA/AML compliance and risk governance, you will ensure our operations adhere to all relevant standards, leading global compliance teams and providing strategic insights to the executive team and Board of Directors. Your role will also include serving as the main liaison with regulators, actively promoting a culture of compliance and risk awareness across the organization. You will stay ahead of regulatory changes, proactively updating policies and procedures to mitigate risks.

To succeed in this role, you should possess a minimum of 10 years of robust experience in risk and compliance leadership, with at least 2 years specifically focusing on regulatory compliance within the cryptocurrency sector. Your strong background in compliance for financial products, particularly in areas such as transaction monitoring, BSA/AML compliance, and risk management programs is essential. We are seeking a candidate with a proven track record of thriving in fast-paced and performance-driven environments, balancing effective risk management with business growth. As you interact with a variety of regulators and agencies, particularly in the U.S. and EU, your strong interpersonal and leadership skills will be crucial to influencing and guiding teams effectively. Moreover, your commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace will be highly regarded.

Hiring Manager Title
Chief Executive Officer

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions
  • Finance
Date Posted: 07 May 2025
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