Director, Compliance Officer â Crypto & Digital Assets
Director, Compliance Officer â Crypto & Digital Assets
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Job Description
The role:
SoFi is seeking an experienced and strategic Director Compliance Officer Crypto & Digital Assets to lead our compliance oversight program for our growing digital assets and cryptocurrency business. This role will serve as the primary compliance advisor to the Crypto and Digital Asset product teams and business units ensuring that all related activities are executed in accordance with applicable laws regulations and internal policies. You will play a critical role in building maintaining and evolving a best-in-class compliance framework tailored to this dynamic and rapidly evolving sector.
What youll do:
Design and oversee the compliance program specific to digital asset and crypto products and operations consistent with the companys Compliance Management Program
Conduct risk assessments and compliance analyses across the crypto and digital assets business
Establish and maintain relevant compliance policies and standards.
Serve as the subject matter expert on crypto and digital asset regulatory topics
Partner with business product operations engineering legal and risk teams (including AML) to advise on compliance implications of new initiatives product launches and regulatory developments
Collaborate with AML Compliance and Financial Crimes teams to ensure that digital asset products meet Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and sanctions requirements
Provide clear and pragmatic compliance guidance in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment
Engage with regulators industry groups and internal stakeholders to promote a culture of compliance and transparency
Ensure effective compliance training programs for employees on crypto compliance topics and regulatory expectations
Promote awareness of emerging compliance risks in the crypto ecosystem
What youll need:
Bachelors degree required; advanced degree strongly preferred
Minimum of 7 years of relevant compliance experience in financial services with at least 3 years in crypto blockchain or digital asset-related compliance
In-depth understanding of U.S. regulatory regimes affecting digital assets
Deep understanding of cryptocurrency products and services including but not limited to:
Crypto custody (hot/cold wallets private key management)
Crypto trading and market structure (spot derivatives DEXs liquidity models)
Staking and yield products
Blockchain protocols and smart contract risks
Wallet technology and on/off ramp infrastructure
Proven experience working with product technology and legal teams to operationalize compliance requirements
Ability to translate complex regulations into actionable guidance for business stakeholders
Experience interfacing with U.S. federal and state regulators particularly in connection with fintech or crypto products
Strategic thinker with high attention to detail and organizational skills
Comfort navigating ambiguity and working in a high-growth fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence across functions
Preferred:
Knowledge of international crypto and digital asset markets and regulatory regimes
Experience with decentralized finance (DeFi) NFTs stable-coins blockchain forensics and tokenized assets are a plus
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
