Chief Compliance Officer, BitPay
Stock option awards available
Cryptocurrency trading platform
Open for applications
Cryptocurrency trading platform
101-200 employees
Open for applications
Stock option awards available
101-200 employees
Company mission
To transform how businesses and people send, receive, and store money around the world.
Role
Who you are
- At least 10 years of comprehensive risk and compliance leadership experience, including a minimum of 2 years specializing in regulatory compliance within the cryptocurrency industry
- At least 5 years of leadership experience managing and developing corporate compliance teams, with a focus on transaction monitoring, BSA/AML compliance, and risk management programs
- Varied experience supporting different environments and teams, including both startup/small company settings and large, established companies, demonstrating adaptability and hands-on leadership
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively manage and inspire a diverse compliance team, foster collaboration across departments, and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to influence, motivate, and guide teams while ensuring alignment with compliance objectives
- Experience working with regulators and agencies, including FinCEN, OFAC, IRS, CFPB, FINTRAC, Bank of Canada, AFm / DNB Europe and NYDFS, with direct involvement in licensing and regulatory compliance matters
- Working knowledge of the U.S. and EU travel rules, OFAC sanctions regulations, and CFPB consumer protection rules
- Strong background in compliance for consumer and business (merchant) financial products
- Experience with NYDFS regulations, including the BitLicense process and Part 504 compliance
- Proven ability to advise senior leadership on compliance strategy, risk management, budgets, and corporate communications
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage regulators, stakeholders, and clients across various levels
- A track record of success in fast-paced, performance-driven environments, balancing risk management with business growth
- CAMS certification is required; CGSS, CRCM, and blockchain forensic tool certifications are strongly preferred
What the job involves
- BitPay is looking for a highly motivated Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to join our executive team and play a critical role in shaping our compliance, risk management, and regulatory strategy
- Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), this remote position (within the U.S. ) will oversee BSA/AML compliance, risk governance, licensing, and regulatory relationships—ensuring BitPay remains at the forefront of compliance in the crypto and FinTech space
- As a key leader, you will guide our compliance strategy in a rapidly evolving industry, collaborating closely with regulators, external partners, and internal teams across all functions
- Your leadership will be vital in fostering strong cross-functional communication, building a cohesive and compliance-first culture, and mentoring a global team to drive the company’s growth while ensuring alignment with BitPay’s values and strategic objectives
- Lead and oversee the global onboarding, KYC/KYB, BSA/AML, sanctions, and transaction monitoring compliance teams and programs, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and industry best practices
- Provide strategic compliance and enterprise risk guidance to the executive team and Board of Directors, ensuring alignment with BitPay’s business objectives
- Supervise national and global licensing acquisition and maintenance, including new license applications and ongoing compliance
- Act as the primary liaison with regulators and manage interactions with agencies such as FinCEN, OFAC, IRS, CFPB, FINTRAC, Bank of Canada, AFM / DNB Europe, and state regulators (e.g., NYDFS)
- Serve as the lead for money transmitter and virtual asset licensing compliance, overseeing regulatory reporting and license expansion efforts
- Drive a culture of compliance and risk awareness by developing and delivering training initiatives for employees and stakeholders
- Oversee compliance onboarding functions while collaborating with sales, product, customer success, and finance teams to align compliance with business growth
- Stay ahead of regulatory changes and proactively update policies and procedures, incorporating risk assessments for new products and services
- Work with cross-functional teams to develop disclosures and procedures that meet regulatory requirements for new product launches
- Serve as the point of contact for internal audits and regulatory inquiries, ensuring transparency and cooperation in compliance matters
- Review independent compliance audits and assessments, ensuring timely remediation and reporting of findings to key stakeholders
- Regularly report to executive leadership, the Enterprise Risk Committee, and Board of Directors, providing insights into compliance risks and mitigation strategies
Our take
BitPay provides an mobile application for the buying, storage, trading, and spending of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Its all-in-one approach is what has allowed it to stand out in the space, where users traditionally required different platforms to purchase, store, and use their cryptocurrencies.
The company achieved this all-in-one functionality by providing the BitPay debit card for the storage of cryptocurrencies, which allows users to spend anywhere just as they would with traditional currencies. The platform also facilitates the earning of cashback rewards, and is continually receiving new features such as BitPay Bill Pay, a solution that allows cryptocurrency users to pay bills directly from their crypto wallets.
Whilst many businesses are now providing ways to invest in cryptocurrency, BitPay has made a name for itself as the first and most experienced company in bitcoin payments, which still remains the most popular cryptocurrency on the market. With its proven record of staying up-to-date with what users want, there is no reason the company won't continue its success into the future.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Jul 2021
$1.8m
SERIES B
Apr 2018
$40m
SERIES B
Total funding: $104.3m
Company benefits
- Diverse, global team
- High performance tools
- Annual stock option awards
- Option to take your pay in crypto, and a crypto match program!
- Generous time off, including a sabbatical and the ability to choose your own holiday
- Professional development reimbursement,
- Free Amazon Prime, free Spotify, and fun contests with cash awards!
- Remote-first company
- Internet, phone and home office allowance
- Free medical and dental coverage
Company HQ
North Buckhead, Atlanta, GA
Leadership
Stephen Pair
(CEO & Co-founder)Senior Software Engineer and Development Manager for IBM from 2006 to 2011.
Tony Gallippi
(Co-founder)Experience as Regional Sales Manager for Industrial Devices Corporation. Was District Sales Manager for Aerotech from 2001 to 2013.
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