About this role
Global Head of Compliance
Key Responsibilities
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Regulatory & Licensing Strategy
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Lead the companys licensing applications and compliance across key markets (EU, MENA, APAC, etc.).
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Manage relationships with regulators and ensure timely reporting.
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Oversee compliance with remittance laws, VASP (Virtual Asset Service Provider) regulations, and crypto licensing requirements.
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Compliance Program Management
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Develop and enforce AML/CFT, KYC, KYB, and transaction monitoring policies for fiat and crypto transactions.
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Conduct risk assessments and implement controls for cross-border payments, stable coins, and blockchain-based remittance.
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Ensure compliance with Travel Rule, sanctions screening, and fraud prevention.
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Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
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Build and mentor a high-performing compliance team.
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Collaborate with Legal, Product, and Engineering to integrate compliance into Web3 payment rails, smart contracts, and wallet systems.
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Advise leadership on emerging crypto regulations and compliance trends.
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Audits & Reporting
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Manage internal audits, regulatory examinations, and third-party compliance reviews.
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Prepare and submit SARs (Suspicious Activity Reports), CTRs (Currency Transaction Reports), and other regulatory filings.
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Qualifications & Experience
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6-8+ years in compliance leadership at a fintech, payments company, remittance provider, or crypto/Web3 firm.
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Deep expertise in global licensing, money transmission laws, and VASP registration.
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Strong knowledge of AML/CFT frameworks.
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Experience with crypto compliance tools (Elliptic, Sumsub, Worldcheck) and KYC/CDD solutions.
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Familiarity with DeFi, stablecoins, and blockchain analytics is a plus.
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CAMS, ICA, or similar certification preferred.
Required Skills
- FinTech
- Transmission
- APAC
- Compliance
- Prevention
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Program Management
- Registration
- Screening
- Reviews
- Travel
- Analytics
- Team Leadership
- Strategy
- Regulations
- Payments
- Engineering
- Leadership
- Management