Director of AML & Virtual Asset Compliance (Web3)

Location: Remote, with candidates based in the US, Hong Kong, or Singapore

Salary: $150,000–$220,000 annual base salary for US-based candidates; compensation outside the US depends on location, experience, and qualifications.

Company

hirify.global is a Web3 security company providing blockchain protocol, smart contract, decentralized application, and digital asset security and compliance solutions.

What you will do

• Build and improve AML frameworks, virtual asset compliance strategy, sanctions controls, risk assessments, transaction monitoring, and investigation processes.
• Advise financial institutions and VASPs on regulatory expectations and blockchain-related financial crime risks.
• Monitor regulatory developments and translate them into practical compliance guidance and product requirements.
• Serve as MLRO where applicable or support the designated MLRO with suspicious activity reviews and regulatory reporting.
• Partner with product, engineering, business development, regulators, law enforcement, clients, and industry stakeholders.

Requirements

• Experience as an MLRO, Chief Compliance Officer, Head of Financial Crime, or in a comparable senior compliance role.
• Experience working with both traditional financial institutions and virtual asset businesses.
• Strong knowledge of AML, financial crime, sanctions, transaction monitoring, regulatory compliance and reporting, and virtual asset risks.
• Hands-on experience with blockchain analytics, KYT, wallet screening, or similar on-chain compliance tools.
• Strong communication skills and CAMS or an equivalent AML qualification.
• US-based hires must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• Experience owning the AML program of a regulated entity, managing VASP licensing, regulatory examinations, or remediation.
• Established relationships with regulators, law enforcement agencies, banks, exchanges, or virtual asset industry participants.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work within the US, Hong Kong, or Singapore.
• Work with an international distributed team spanning North America, Asia, and Europe.
• Collaborate with financial institutions, VASPs, regulators, law enforcement agencies, and major Web3 projects.
• Support responsible growth through strong compliance programs, risk controls, and blockchain analytics.