Senior Compliance Director

Senior Compliance Director at Mesh Connect in New York City.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve Mesh's compliance program across crypto, traditional finance (TradFi), and DeFi-adjacent product lines, ensuring the program scales alongside the business.
• Analyze existing and proposed legislation, regulatory guidance, and industry practices across multiple jurisdictions, translating them into practical policies and procedures for the business.
• Serve as a senior advisor to Product and Engineering on the compliance implications of new features, wallet integrations, on-chain/off-chain payment flows, and international market expansion.
• Design and validate control processes for regulatory reporting, transaction monitoring, and licensing obligations across the jurisdictions Mesh operates in.
• Partner with business unit leaders to respond to inquiries, exams, and reports issued by regulatory agencies or auditors, both domestic and international.
• Act as a primary point of contact with outside regulators, government officials, banking partners, and senior business unit managers.
• Lead and mentor compliance team members, building out the function as the company grows.
• Monitor global regulatory developments affecting crypto, stablecoins, and digital asset payments, and help shape Mesh's positioning and readiness ahead of new requirements.
• Chair Mesh's Compliance Oversight Committee, driving cross-functional accountability for regulatory risk.
• Build and maintain a basic compliance risk assessment and testing program, in partnership with the risk management function.

Requirements

• BA/BS required; MBA, JD, or professional certification (e.g., CAMS, CRCM) preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant compliance, legal, or regulatory experience, with meaningful exposure to both crypto/digital assets and traditional financial services (TradFi); DeFi familiarity a strong plus.
• Direct experience obtaining and maintaining Money Transmitter License (MTL) approvals across U.S. states.
• Thorough experience with AML/BSA and Code of Ethics programs, sanctions, and licensing frameworks relevant to crypto payments.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and written/verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory concepts for technical and non-technical audiences alike.
• Ability to handle high-stakes, ambiguous situations with internal stakeholders and regulators while maintaining a calm, professional approach.
• Strong track record engaging with senior management, as well as federal, state, and international regulators.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to drive business decisions without direct authority.
• Preferred: experience building or scaling a compliance function at a high-growth fintech or crypto company.
• Preferred: hands-on understanding of digital asset transaction lifecycles, custody, and settlement.