CertiK - Director of AML & Virtual Asset Compliance
Requirements
• Prior experience as an MLRO, Chief Compliance Officer, Head of Financial Crime, or a similar senior compliance role. • Experience across both traditional financial institutions and the virtual asset industry. • Strong knowledge of AML, financial crime, sanctions, transaction monitoring, regulatory compliance and reporting, and virtual asset financial crime risks. • Hands on experience with blockchain analytics, KYT, wallet screening, or similar on-chain compliance tools and processes. • Strong communication skills and CAMS or an equivalent AML qualification. • Experience owning the AML program of a regulated entity, VASP licensing, regulatory examinations, or remediation. • Established relationships across regulators, law enforcement, banks, exchanges, or the virtual asset industry. • The expected annual base salary range for this position in the United States is $150,000 to $220,000. Compensation for candidates outside the United States will be determined based on location, experience, and qualifications. • CertiK accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis. • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Responsibilities
• Build and improve AML frameworks, virtual asset compliance strategy, sanctions, risk assessments, transaction monitoring, and investigation processes. • Advise financial institutions and VASPs on virtual asset compliance, regulatory expectations, and blockchain related financial crime risks. • Monitor regulatory developments and translate them into practical compliance guidance and product requirements. • Where applicable, serve as MLRO or support the designated MLRO on suspicious activity reviews and regulatory reporting. • Partner with product, engineering, business development teams, regulators, law enforcement, and other industry stakeholders.
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