[Hiring] Head of Compliance @Blockdaemon

Role Description

We are looking for a seasoned and forward-thinking Head of Compliance to lead our compliance function at a pivotal moment for the web3 industry. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, you will be responsible for the company’s compliance strategy and programs. This is a senior individual contributor role for someone who thrives at the intersection of fast-moving regulation, emerging technology, and business growth.

Your Impact

• Compliance Strategy & Programme Ownership:
  • Lead the company's compliance vision and multi-year roadmap.
  • Build a scalable, risk-based programme that evolves with the business and the regulatory environment.
  • Ensure compliance is embedded as a strategic enabler — not just a control function.
• Regulatory Strategy & Government Affairs:
  • Shape the company's regulatory positioning in the US and globally.
  • Engage with regulators as needed.
  • Monitor and assess the impact of key developments — such as the CLARITY Act, GENIUS Act, SEC/CFTC harmonisation efforts, and evolving DeFi guidance.
  • Translate developments into concrete business recommendations.
  • Represent the company in industry working groups, trade associations, and policy discussions.
• Web3 & Digital Asset Compliance:
  • Lead compliance strategy across the company's core products and protocols, including token issuance and classification, stablecoin compliance, DeFi protocol risk, smart contract governance, on-chain transaction monitoring, and blockchain analytics.
  • Advise on the regulatory treatment of digital assets under evolving SEC and CFTC frameworks.
• Risk Management & Controls:
  • Own the enterprise compliance risk framework.
  • Oversee AML/BSA, KYC/KYB, OFAC sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and blockchain analytics programmes.
  • Partner with teams within the company to embed controls into products and infrastructure.
• Policy, Training & Culture:
  • Own the compliance policy lifecycle and oversee a targeted, role-based training programme.
  • Champion an organisation-wide culture of integrity, using data and storytelling to drive genuine behavioural change.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of compliance experience, with significant time in digital assets, fintech, or financial services.
• Deep knowledge of the US digital asset regulatory landscape — including SEC, CFTC, FinCEN, OFAC, and state-level frameworks.
• Experience leading regulatory examinations, licensing processes, or enforcement matters directly.
• Proven track record of building compliance programmes in high-growth or ambiguous environments.
• Familiarity with blockchain technology, on-chain transaction monitoring tools (e.g. Chainalysis, TRM Labs), and DeFi risk vectors.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to advise executives, engage regulators, and influence across the business.

Requirements

• Compensation & Benefits:
• The base salary range for this position is $160,000 - $240,000 USD annually.
• The final offer will be determined based on factors including your experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, and internal equity considerations.
• In addition to base salary, this role includes equity compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
• We offer competitive health cover, 401k, flexible paid time off, and other perks designed to support your wellbeing and professional growth.
• This position is remote and open to candidates located anywhere in the United States, with a preference for those on the East Coast.
• Blockdaemon is committed to pay transparency and equal pay practices.

Company Description

We Power the Blockchain economy.

• Blockdaemon powers the blockchain economy with its suite of industry-leading infrastructure solutions.
• We are a globally established, ISO-27001 certified partner with extensive protocol coverage.
• Offering technical depth, industry-leading SLAs, 70+ global points of presence through 10+ cloud and bare metal providers, and 24/7 support for an unmatched institutional-grade experience.
• We provide integrated business solutions to exchanges, custodians, crypto platforms, financial institutions, and developers using our end-to-end suite of blockchain tools.
• Blockdaemon provides its customers with the confidence to quickly and easily scale without compromising security or compliance.
• We are a globally distributed team.
• Blockdaemon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.