Director of Crypto Compliance

Roles and Responsibilities

• Drive the strategy and roadmap for Ria's stablecoin vertical, including stablecoin settlement and on-ramp/off-ramp services within the network.
• Advises Product, Tech, and Business teams on new stablecoin products and features from concept through launch, translating regulation into practical, product-ready requirements.
• Advise on broader crypto asset trading and tokenized assets as the business explores these areas, providing forward-looking regulatory and risk perspective ahead of any future launch.
• Identify and assess the financial crime risks specific to crypto and stablecoins, including blockchain-based typologies, wallet risk, mixing/obfuscation, sanctioned addresses, and mule activity, and build the controls to manage them.
• Lead the selection, implementation, and ongoing calibration of crypto compliance tooling in partnership with Tech and Product.
• Design and maintain the crypto AML/CTF and sanctions framework, including risk assessments, policies, procedures, and controls, aligned to relevant US and global standards.
• Oversee transaction monitoring, wallet screening, and sanctions screening specific to crypto and stablecoin flows, ensuring tools are properly tuned and effective.
• As the internal subject matter expert on crypto financial crime, advise investigations, first-line teams, and senior management on emerging typologies and escalations.
• Serve as the crypto compliance point of contact for US and international regulators, auditors, and senior management, and represent the vertical in examinations and licensing discussions.
• Partner with vendors and blockchain analytics providers to keep Ria ahead of emerging typologies and regulatory change.
• Report on crypto compliance risk, KRIs, and program status to senior leadership.

Requirements

• 7+ years in AML/CTF, financial crime, or regulatory compliance, with meaningful hands-on experience in crypto or digital assets.
• Strong knowledge of both crypto-native risk (blockchain forensics, wallet/address risk, stablecoins) and traditional fiat AML/CTF and payments compliance.
• Direct experience implementing or overseeing blockchain analytics tooling and crypto custody/settlement infrastructure.
• Working understanding of the international crypto regulatory landscape (FATF, Travel Rule, MiCA, VARA, or equivalent regimes) and how it applies practically to product and operations.
• High agency, urgency, and a bias toward action.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, able to work directly with Product, Tech, Legal, and senior leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Deep working knowledge of the US regulatory landscape for crypto and stablecoins, including FinCEN/BSA requirements, OFAC sanctions, state money transmitter licensing, and emerging federal stablecoin legislation.
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented with the ability to translate complex regulations into actionable compliance strategies.
• Experience in managing and implementing compliance programs for financial institutions.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and standards such as FATF, MiCA, and VARA.
• Experience in developing and maintaining compliance policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Comprehensive understanding of AML/CTF, financial crime, and regulatory compliance principles.
• Expertise in blockchain forensics, wallet/address risk, and stablecoins.
• Strong knowledge of US and international regulatory landscapes.
• Experience in implementing and managing compliance tooling.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Benefits

Inclusive, mission-driven workplace culture.
Competitive salary and incentive.
Paid vacation + personal days + sick time + holidays.
Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Global Language Program offering language learning opportunities.
Wellness initiatives supporting physical, mental, and financial well-being.
Learning, development, and tuition assistance programs.
A chance to grow your career in a mission-driven global company.