US Regulatory Compliance Manager
Blockchain is connecting the world to the future of finance. As the most trusted and fastest-growing global crypto company, it helps millions of people worldwide safely access cryptocurrency. Since its inception in 2011, Blockchain has earned the trust of over 90 million wallet holders and more than 40 million verified users, facilitating over $1 trillion in crypto transactions.
As the US Regulatory Compliance Manager, you will be the architect and leader of our US regulatory strategy. This is a cornerstone position responsible for navigating the complex federal and state regulatory landscape to enable our continued growth and innovation. You will own the company’s licensing roadmap, serve as the primary relationship manager with regulators, and provide strategic guidance that embeds compliance into the fabric of our products and operations. Your work will be critical to securing the company’s long-term success and trustworthiness in the market.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Regulatory Strategy & Leadership: Develop, implement, and manage the company’s comprehensive US regulatory compliance program.
- Licensing Execution: Spearhead the company’s state-by-state licensing strategy, with a primary focus on obtaining and maintaining Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs). This includes managing applications, renewals, surety bonds, and required reporting across all relevant jurisdictions.
- Regulatory Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact and cultivate strong, proactive relationships with federal and state regulators, including FinCEN, OCC, and state banking departments. Manage all regulatory examinations, inquiries, and correspondence.
- Product Compliance Advisory: Partner directly with Product, Engineering, and Business leadership to provide proactive regulatory guidance on new products and initiatives. Ensure a “compliance-by-design” approach, translating complex regulatory requirements into actionable product specifications.
- Reporting: Provide regular, clear reporting on the status of the compliance program, risk exposure, and key regulatory developments to the executive team.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- 7 years of regulatory compliance experience within the financial services or fintech industry.
- Demonstrated, hands-on experience with the US Money Transmitter Licensing (MTL) framework, including application, maintenance, and reporting processes.
- Deep subject matter expertise in BSA/AML, KYC/CIP, and OFAC sanctions programs.
- Proven ability to interpret and apply complex financial regulations to innovative products and business models.
What we’d love to see (Preferred Qualifications):
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) or a relevant advanced degree (e.g., MBA).
- Direct experience with cryptocurrency or digital asset compliance programs.
- Experience in a high-growth technology company environment.
- Established relationships and direct interaction experience with key state and federal financial regulators.
- Professional certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or CRCM (Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager).
COMPENSATION & PERKS
- Competitive full-time salary based on experience and meaningful equity in an industry-leading company
- This is a role based in our Dallas office, with a mandatory in-office presence four days per week.
- The opportunity to be a key player and build your career at a rapidly expanding, global technology company in an exciting, emerging industry.
- Performance-based bonuses
- Apple equipment provided by the company
- Work from Anywhere Policy: You can work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 20 days per year.
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