Head of Compliance (Fintech)

TL;DR

Head of Compliance (Fintech): Building and scaling a global compliance operational function for a large-scale crypto wallet platform with an accent on AML/CTF frameworks, transaction monitoring, and regulatory governance. Focus on translating complex regulatory requirements into scalable automated workflows, optimizing risk-based decision processes, and modernizing compliance tooling for a high-growth product.

Location: Remote or hybrid work with access to hubs in Dubai, Yerevan, London, and Belgrade.

Company

hirify.global is the organization behind Wallet in Telegram, a digital asset solution providing crypto and TON-based services to over 100 million users.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end AML/CTF operating model, including transaction monitoring, investigations, and sanction screening.
• Build and scale the global compliance organization, defining management structures and second-line-of-defense functions.
• Drive compliance automation by collaborating with product and engineering teams to translate regulations into scalable tooling.
• Modernize existing legacy processes to balance risk management with operational efficiency and user experience.
• Define and track key operational KPIs for compliance quality, cycle time, and decision consistency.
• Serve as a primary contact for regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Strong professional background in crypto, digital assets, or modern regulated fintech.
• Extensive hands-on experience with AML/CTF operations, including SAR/STR workflows and CDD/EDD.
• Practical knowledge of compliance automation and tooling, specifically rule tuning and case management.
• Experience working with data-driven or AI-based compliance solutions for alert quality and investigation efficiency.
• Solid understanding of crypto-specific risks, including blockchain analytics and sanctions.
• Proven ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements to technical and product stakeholders.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-friendly setup with access to physical hubs in Dubai, Yerevan, London, and Belgrade.
• Comprehensive medical expense coverage and 14 days of paid sick leave.
• 20 working days of annual paid vacation plus 11 additional days off.
• Proactive performance reviews and non-bureaucratic management structure.
• Access to internal conferences, corporate events, and English language courses.
• Provision of necessary hardware and professional equipment.