Director of Compliance, Galaxy

• 10+ years of experience in compliance, legal, or risk management roles
• 5+ years of compliance experience within a financial services or fintech company
• Deep understanding of U.S. financial regulations, including but not limited to: BSA/AML, KYC, consumer protection laws, payments regulations, and data privacy requirements
• Proven experience managing regulatory relationships and navigating complex compliance matters in partnership with a sponsor or partner bank
• Demonstrated ability to build and scale compliance programs in fast-paced, high-growth companies
• Experience working cross-functionally with legal, product, engineering, operations, and executive teams
• Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks for digital banking, deposit products, brokerage services, and cryptocurrency
• Track record of balancing regulatory risk with practical business needs in innovative or emerging product areas
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to boards, regulators, and external partners
• Series 24
• Bachelor’s degree required

Desirable

• Galaxy is seeking a Director of Compliance to join a small team working on an exciting new business initiative
• You will help lead the company’s compliance strategy and execution, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies across all products
• This role will work closely with executive leadership, legal counsel, and product teams to build and maintain a scalable, risk-based compliance framework that supports innovation while managing regulatory obligations
• The Director of Compliance will build relationships with the company’s partner bank and other critical partners, ensuring compliance expectations are met and aligned across all stakeholders
• This is a high-impact role suited for a collaborative leader who can translate complex regulations into practical, business-aligned solutions
• Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive, risk-based compliance program aligned with applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices
• Serve as a compliance liaison with the company’s partner bank and other critical partners, ensuring clear communication and alignment on regulatory expectations and obligations
• Advise senior leadership on compliance risks, regulatory developments, and strategic implications
• Lead internal compliance reviews, audits, and monitoring activities to ensure adherence to policies and controls
• Maintain and enhance policies, procedures, and training programs to promote a strong culture of compliance throughout the organization
• Monitor regulatory changes and emerging risks, and proactively adapt the compliance framework to address them
• Collaborate with legal, product, operations, and engineering teams to ensure compliance is embedded into product development and business operations
• Oversee the handling and resolution of regulatory and legal inquiries as well as internal investigations
• Manage required bank partner filings and reporting, as applicable
• Represent the company in discussions with regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders as needed
• Lead and grow a high-performing compliance team, fostering continuous improvement and operational excellence