Head of Compliance, Blockdaemon
$160-240k
Plus equity
More information about location
Independent blockchain node infrastructure
Open for applications
Independent blockchain node infrastructure
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$160-240k
Plus equity
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
To empower businesses to quickly deploy and iterate innovative blockchain applications.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years of compliance experience, with significant time in digital assets, fintech, or financial services
- 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
- Experience leading regulatory examinations, licensing processes, or enforcement matters directly
- Proven track record of building compliance programmes in high-growth or ambiguous environments
- Familiarity with blockchain technology, on-chain transaction monitoring tools (e.g. Chainalysis, TRM Labs), and DeFi risk vectors
- Strong executive presence with the ability to advise executives, engage regulators, and influence across the business
What the job involves
- 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
- Compliance Strategy & Programme Ownership. 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
- Regulatory Strategy & Government Affairs 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
- Web3 & Digital Asset Compliance 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
- Risk Management & Controls 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
- Policy, Training & Culture 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
Our take
The idea for Blockdaemon originated when its founder ran Ethereum nodes in 2017, and realized that doing so was very difficult with the existing infrastructure at the time. This was because none of the conventional cloud-formation tools available in the market could cater to blockchain, creating the idea which would grow into the Blockdaemon platform.
The company offers node operations and infrastructure tooling for blockchain projects across their life-cycle: from testing, to clusters for exchanges/custodians, and finally APIs for developers. Blockdaemon’s node management platform helps auto-scale blockchain networks securely with enhanced monitoring, APIs, back-up systems and more.
Blockdaemon is continually seeking ways to add value to the industry as a whole. Its acquisition of Gem, a company which offers cryptocurrency API-related services, allowed the company to immediately generate transaction-based revenue. Funding has been put towards the further development of its services, and the company has partnered with Aave Labs to expand institutional access to DeFi.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
262% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Aug 2022
$33.1m
LATE VC
Jan 2022
$207m
SERIES C
Total funding: $434.6m
Company benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, and more
- Stock options offered to each employee
- Equipment (laptop, monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc.)
- Flexible PTO and work hours
- Generous paid parental leave
Company HQ
Westchester, Los Angeles, CA
Leadership
Konstantin Richter
(Founder & CEO)Previously Senior Manager at Deutsche Telekom and Director of Global Media Partnerships at Nokia. Currently an Advisory Board Member for numerous companies.
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