Chief Compliance Officer

April 8

🗽 New York – Remote

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⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

🚔 Compliance

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BitPay is a cryptocurrency payment service provider that allows individuals and businesses to buy, store, swap, and spend cryptocurrency through a secure app. Users can convert Bitcoin into dollars using the BitPay crypto debit card, pay bills with cryptocurrencies, and manage multiple wallets while ensuring high-security standards. The platform offers an easy-to-use interface for making transactions, earning cash back, and accessing cryptocurrency education resources.

Bitcoin • Virtual Currencies • Ecommerce • Mobile Commerce • Payment Processing

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2011

₿ Crypto

💳 Fintech

🛍️ eCommerce

📋 Description

• Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to join our executive team and play a critical role in shaping our compliance, risk management, and regulatory strategy. • Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), this remote position (within the U.S.) will oversee BSA/AML compliance, risk governance, licensing, and regulatory relationships. • Ensure BitPay remains at the forefront of compliance in the crypto and FinTech space. • As a key leader, guide our compliance strategy in a rapidly evolving industry, collaborating closely with regulators, external partners, and internal teams across all functions. • Foster strong cross-functional communication, build a cohesive and compliance-first culture, and mentor a global team to drive the company’s growth while ensuring alignment with BitPay’s values and strategic objectives. • Lead and oversee global onboarding, KYC/KYB, BSA/AML, sanctions, and transaction monitoring compliance teams and programs, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and industry best practices. • Provide strategic compliance and enterprise risk guidance to the executive team and Board of Directors.

🎯 Requirements

• At least 10 years of comprehensive risk and compliance leadership experience, including a minimum of 2 years specializing in regulatory compliance within the cryptocurrency industry. • At least 5 years of leadership experience managing and developing corporate compliance teams, with a focus on transaction monitoring, BSA/AML compliance, and risk management programs. • Varied experience supporting different environments and teams, including both startup/small company settings and large, established companies, demonstrating adaptability and hands-on leadership. • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively manage and inspire a diverse compliance team, foster collaboration across departments, and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. • Ability to influence, motivate, and guide teams while ensuring alignment with compliance objectives. • Experience working with regulators and agencies, including FinCEN, OFAC, IRS, CFPB, FINTRAC, Bank of Canada, AFM / DNB Europe and NYDFS, with direct involvement in licensing and regulatory compliance matters. • Working knowledge of the U.S. and EU travel rules, OFAC sanctions regulations, and CFPB consumer protection rules. • Strong background in compliance for consumer and business (merchant) financial products. • Experience with NYDFS regulations, including the BitLicense process and Part 504 compliance. • Proven ability to advise senior leadership on compliance strategy, risk management, budgets, and corporate communications. • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage regulators, stakeholders, and clients across various levels. • A track record of success in fast-paced, performance-driven environments, balancing risk management with business growth. • CAMS certification is required; CGSS, CRCM, and blockchain forensic tool certifications are strongly preferred.

🏖️ Benefits

• Collaborate with a team of intelligent, enthusiastic individuals. • Thrive in a rapidly expanding crypto company with global reach, where your contributions make a tangible impact. • Work remotely with a generous vacation policy, including the opportunity to take a sabbatical and select your own holidays. • Access to continuous learning and development opportunities, supported by professional development reimbursement. • Competitive salary package with comprehensive benefits, including telemedicine, life insurance, disability insurance, vision coverage, 401(k), travel assistance, fully covered medical and dental plans, and more. • Option to receive payment in cryptocurrency, along with a crypto match program. • Stock option awards available to all employees. • Home office allowance, reimbursement for internet/cell expenses, and complimentary Amazon Prime and Spotify subscriptions.