Global Head of Compliance

About this role

Key Responsibilities:
Regulatory & Licensing Strategy

• Lead the companys licensing applications and compliance across key markets (EU, MENA, APAC, etc.).

• Manage relationships with regulators and ensure timely reporting.

• Oversee compliance with remittance laws, VASP (Virtual Asset Service Provider) regulations, and crypto licensing requirements.

Compliance Program Management

• Develop and enforce AML/CFT, KYC, KYB, and transaction monitoring policies for fiat and crypto transactions.

• Conduct risk assessments and implement controls for cross-border payments, stable coins, and blockchain-based remittance.

• Ensure compliance with Travel Rule, sanctions screening, and fraud prevention.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and mentor a high-performing compliance team.

• Collaborate with Legal, Product, and Engineering to integrate compliance into Web3 payment rails, smart contracts, and wallet systems.

• Advise leadership on emerging crypto regulations and compliance trends.

Audits & Reporting

• Manage internal audits, regulatory examinations, and third-party compliance reviews.

• Prepare and submit SARs (Suspicious Activity Reports), CTRs (Currency Transaction Reports), and other regulatory filings.

Qualifications & Experience

• 6-8+ years in compliance leadership at a fintech, payments company, remittance provider, or crypto/Web3 firm.

• Deep expertise in global licensing, money transmission laws, and VASP registration.

• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT frameworks.

• Experience with crypto compliance tools (Elliptic, Sumsub, Worldcheck) and KYC/CDD solutions.

• Familiarity with DeFi, stablecoins, and blockchain analytics is a plus.

• CAMS, ICA, or similar certification preferred.

Originally posted on Himalayas