Vice President Compliance (Digital Assets)

TL;DR

Vice President Compliance (Digital Assets): Defining and executing the firm's compliance strategy for digital assets, DLT, and blockchain efforts with an accent on regulatory frameworks and risk oversight. Focus on designing controls for tokenized capital markets, managing on-chain activity risks, and leading regulatory responses in the Americas region.

Location: New York, New York, United States

Salary: USD 100,000 - 250,000

Company

A leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm headquartered in New York.

What you will do

• Act as the primary Compliance contact for Digital Assets in the Americas, assessing on-chain and transaction-related risks.
• Advise on the digital asset and DLT product lifecycle, focusing on tokenized capital markets and digital money solutions.
• Monitor and translate US and global regulatory developments into actionable compliance frameworks.
• Design and manage risk and compliance controls for new blockchain-based products and technologies.
• Lead responses to regulatory exams, audits, and remediation efforts as the primary escalation point.
• Coordinate cross-border regulatory responses with EMEA and APAC teams.

Requirements

• Must be based in New York, NY
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in a core Compliance function within a Tier-1 Bank or Broker-Dealer.
• Proven track record in Digital Assets Compliance with a strong technical understanding of blockchain, tokenization, and on-chain activities.
• Bachelor's degree required (Finance, Technology, Law, or Juris Doctor strongly preferred).
• Experience with SEC and CFTC rulemaking, FINRA guidance, and global frameworks like MiCA or FATF.

Nice to have

• Advanced regulatory certifications such as CAMS or CRCM.
• Familiarity with industry-standard blockchain analytics and surveillance tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Professional growth opportunities through training and firmwide networks.
• Comprehensive wellness, personal finance offerings, and mindfulness programs.
• Inclusive recruiting process with reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs.