Head of Compliance, Americas

Blockchain.com is the world's leading software platform for digital assets. Offering the largest production blockchain platform in the world, we share the passion to code, create, and ultimately build an open, accessible and fair financial future, one piece of software at a time. We are seeking an outstanding compliance leader to join our fast-growing team as Head of Compliance for the Americas. This role, reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, will be responsible for overseeing compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act/AML program, markets regulation and other regulatory regimes where applicable. We are looking for a highly motivated, adaptable and collaborative person who can handle ambiguity and enjoys building. If you have experience in a fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to be a member of an innovative compliance team in the crypto asset space, this is the perfect opportunity for you! WHAT YOU WILL DO • Run the Compliance program like a machine. Oversee and enhance the Americas compliance framework strategically, and ensure compliance with laws, regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures systematically across Blockchain.com’s products end to end. Develop a leading crypto Compliance team. • Own and maintain the US and Latin America's regulatory program's governance, operating model and processes across financial crimes prevention, markets regulatory and central compliance functions • Own and deliver strategic cross-functional compliance and other initiatives, including scope, resourcing, and budget • Act as BSA/AML Officer. Maintain a constructive and open dialogue with US and other appropriate authorities • Develop and maintain effective relationships with business, engineering and operations partners • Oversee onboarding process as Compliance lead to ensure a systematic, risk based approach is implemented end to end • Oversee compliance management of bank and vendor relationships focusing on fraud prevention and AML compliance in a rapid growth environment • Ensure that regulatory relationships, examinations, reporting and enquiries are handled appropriately and promptly • Develop and support a diverse Compliance team to grow their capabilities and manage an effective and efficient regulatory framework • Serve as the point person who ensures timely execution on audits • Oversee testing and quality assurance of adherence to policies, procedures, requirements • Oversee management information reporting for the board and management regarding effectiveness of the compliance risk management framework, oversee execution of improvement plans • Oversee risk assessments and risk appetite statements plus metrics to measure performance • Develop and track action plans across regulatory initiatives • Oversee compliance training • Maintain active dialogue with crypto compliance community to inform best practice • Conduct investigations when needed with senior management • Manage other assigned responsibilities WHAT YOU WILL NEED • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in financial crimes compliance at a regulated financial institution or a consultancy firm • Minimum of 5 years of team and people management experience • Experience developing compliance frameworks while leveraging technology • Markets and investment management compliance advantageous, not essential • Excellent knowledge of BSA/AML money laundering regulations essential • Experience working to improve onboarding processes integrated across front office and operations • Excellent written and verbal communications skills, organizational and time management skills • Professional experience with cryptocurrencies is advantageous but not required • Professional certification (e.g., ACAMS, ICA) preferred • We are a remote first company, which means that this role can be located anywhere, as long as it is in the US COMPENSATION & PERKS • Unlimited vacation policy; work hard and take time when you need it. • Unlimited books policy; order the technical resources you need or simply pick something up from our company library. • Apple equipment. • Full-time salary based on experience and meaningful equity in an industry-leading company. APPLICATION • Favorite GIF. • LinkedIn profile. • Link to Github, StackOverflow, personal website and/or blog (if applicable). Apply tot his job