Head of Compliance - US

As BVNK expands its U.S. presence, you'll lead our compliance efforts in this key market. You'll be critical in helping to establish and manage BVNK's U.S. 2nd line compliance function, supporting licensing efforts, regulatory reporting, and risk management while ensuring operational and product-level alignment with regulatory expectations. You'll work closely with our global compliance team, Legal, Product, Engineering, Operations, and senior leadership to ensure BVNK continues to grow in a compliant and scalable way. This role is ideal for you if you thrive in a fast-paced environment, strive for technological optimisation, and are ready to take on broader ownership and leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead BVNK's day-to-day U.S. compliance function and be the key point of contact for operational escalation compliance matters
• Support the ongoing management of state Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs) and NY Bitlicense, including renewals, exams, and reporting
• Develop and refine 'technology first' compliance processes, controls, and documentation that meet U.S. federal and state regulatory expectations
• Conduct risk assessments, oversee AML/sanctions processes, and ensure financial crime controls are embedded, effective, and continually optimised
• Work with Product and Business teams to implement regulatory requirements into product development and customer onboarding flows
• Assist in building relationships with U.S. regulators, law enforcement, and industry associations
• Manage and coordinate ongoing state / multistate examinations
• Prepare and manage responses to audits and information requests
• Collaborate with the global compliance and legal teams to ensure regulatory consistency across jurisdictions
• Support commercial function by interfacing with key clients and partners to represent the compliance organization and describe BVNK's compliance framework
• Mentor junior compliance team members and support hiring as we scale U.S. operations
• Provide regular compliance updates to senior leadership and participate in internal governance forums

Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience in regulatory compliance or risk management, ideally within fintech, payments, or crypto
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. financial regulations (e.g., BSA/AML, sanctions, MTLs)
• Experience working with or within a regulated crypto firm or money services business is highly desirable
• Familiarity with regulatory engagement, audits, and state-level licensing requirements
• Hands-on experience designing or implementing compliance programs, especially in a high-growth environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to advise cross-functional teams on regulatory risks and requirements
• Self-starter who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Degree in a relevant field; professional certifications such as CAMS or CRCM are a plus

Benefits

• Meaningful ownership in the business through our employee option scheme
• Flexible working hours, with hybrid working at its heart
• A flexible approach to holiday
• Opportunities to travel to our offices around the world