Head of Compliance at Blockdaemon

<p style="min-height:1.5em">We are looking for a seasoned and forward-thinking Head of Compliance to lead our compliance function at a pivotal moment for the web3 industry. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, you will be responsible for the company’s compliance strategy and programs. This is a senior individual contributor role for someone who thrives at the intersection of fast-moving regulation, emerging technology, and business growth.<br /><br /><strong>Your Impact</strong></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Compliance Strategy &amp; Programme Ownership.</strong> Lead the company's compliance vision and multi-year roadmap. Build a scalable, risk-based programme that evolves with the business and the regulatory environment, and ensure compliance is embedded as a strategic enabler — not just a control function.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Regulatory Strategy &amp; Government Affairs</strong> Shape the company's regulatory positioning in the US and, where applicable, globally. Engage with regulators as needed. Monitor and assess the impact of key developments — such as the CLARITY Act, GENIUS Act, SEC/CFTC harmonisation efforts, and evolving DeFi guidance — and translate these into concrete business recommendations. Represent the company in industry working groups, trade associations, and policy discussions.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Web3 &amp; Digital Asset Compliance</strong> Lead compliance strategy across the company's core products and protocols, including token issuance and classification, stablecoin compliance, DeFi protocol risk, smart contract governance, on-chain transaction monitoring, and blockchain analytics. Advise on the regulatory treatment of digital assets under evolving SEC and CFTC frameworks, including securities vs. commodity determinations and tokenized asset requirements.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Risk Management &amp; Controls</strong> Own the enterprise compliance risk framework. Oversee AML/BSA, KYC/KYB, OFAC sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and blockchain analytics programmes. Partner with teams within the company to embed controls into products and infrastructure — not just processes.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Policy, Training &amp; Culture</strong> Own the compliance policy lifecycle and oversee a targeted, role-based training programme. Champion an organisation-wide culture of integrity, using data and storytelling — not just mandates — to drive genuine behavioural change.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2><strong>Role Requirements</strong></h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">10+ years of compliance experience, with significant time in digital assets, fintech, or financial services</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Deep knowledge of the US digital asset regulatory landscape — including SEC, CFTC, FinCEN, OFAC, and state-level frameworks — and a strong view on where it's heading</p></li><li><p style="min-heigh