Head of Compliance - US

About us:

We believe the next generation of financial services will be powered by stablecoins.

Founded in 2021, our mission at BVNK is to accelerate global money movement.

We’re building stablecoin-native infrastructure so businesses can move value instantly across borders and networks. With global licenses and T1 bank partnerships, we facilitate billions in transactions for enterprise clients like Worldpay, Deel, LianLian Global, and Rapyd.

Our technology is transforming how businesses operate globally by eliminating payment delays, reducing costs, and unlocking trapped capital. 

We’re a diverse team spread across EMEA, North America, and APAC, with a shared belief that stablecoins are the new infrastructure layer for financial services, and that BVNK is at the forefront of this shift.

In 2025, we secured strategic investment from Visa, following our $50 million Series B with Haun Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, Scribble Ventures, DRW Venture Capital, Avenir, and Tiger Global. With the backing of these leading investors, we’re accelerating our growth – and we're looking for smart, ambitious people to help us build the future of financial services.

We're incredibly honored to have made Newsweek's list of The Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces three years running (most recently in 2025) and to have been recognised by LinkedIn as one of the Top 20 Startups in the UK in 2024.

About the Role

As BVNK continues expanding its U.S. presence, we're seeking a Head of Compliance & BSAO to lead our compliance efforts in this key market. This role will 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.

The Head of Compliance & BSAO will 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 a compliance leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, who strives for technological optimisation,  and is ready to take on broader ownership and leadership responsibilities.

Key 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.

What you can expect from us:

• Fair and competitive salary at every stage of your growth
• Meaningful ownership in the business through our employee option scheme
• Flexible working hours, with hybrid working at its heart
• A culture built on passionate growth-minded people
• A flexible approach to holiday
• Opportunities to travel to our offices around the world
• An open and creative environment where you can help us define the future of BVNK, its culture, and its opportunity sets

At BVNK, we are focused on building a diverse and inclusive team. While you may not meet all of our requirements, we’d encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of our expectations. You may be a great fit for this role or another role in our team.