Compliance Director (Crypto)

Location: New York or San Francisco, United States. Employees based in these hubs are expected to work from the office at least 40% of the time, approximately two days per week. hirify.global uses a hybrid, remote-friendly approach.

Salary: $250,000–$325,000 USD per year, excluding commission, equity, and benefits.

Company

hirify.global builds infrastructure and consumer payment products that enable people to pay and be paid with tokenized assets, including crypto and digital assets.

What you will do

• Own and evolve the compliance program across crypto, traditional finance, and DeFi-adjacent product lines.
• Analyze legislation, regulatory guidance, and industry practices across multiple jurisdictions and translate them into practical policies and procedures.
• Advise Product and Engineering on compliance implications related to wallet integrations, on-chain and off-chain payment flows, and international expansion.
• Design and validate controls for regulatory reporting, transaction monitoring, licensing obligations, risk assessment, and compliance testing.
• Engage with regulators, government officials, auditors, banking partners, and senior business leaders during inquiries, examinations, and reporting processes.
• Lead and mentor the compliance team and chair the Compliance Oversight Committee.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree required; 10+ years of relevant compliance, legal, or regulatory experience.
• Meaningful experience with crypto or digital assets and traditional financial services, including direct experience obtaining and maintaining U.S. state Money Transmitter License approvals.
• Thorough knowledge of AML/BSA, Code of Ethics programs, sanctions, and licensing frameworks relevant to crypto payments.
• Strong analytical, written, verbal, interpersonal, and influencing skills, including the ability to explain complex regulatory concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience engaging with senior management and federal, state, and international regulators.

Nice to have

• MBA, JD, or professional certification such as CAMS or CRCM.
• Familiarity with DeFi and hands-on understanding of digital asset transaction lifecycles, custody, and settlement.
• Experience building or scaling a compliance function at a high-growth fintech or crypto company.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model balancing in-person collaboration with remote flexibility.
• Competitive salary, equity, comprehensive health coverage, and unlimited PTO.
• Budget for courses, conferences, and professional certifications.
• Remote-friendly work setup with company-provided tools and equipment.
• Fast-paced environment focused on ownership, collaboration, and high-impact work.