Director, Compliance Officer Crypto & Digital Assets

The role:

SoFi is seeking an experienced and strategic Director, Compliance Officer – Crypto & Digital Assets to lead our compliance oversight program for our growing digital assets and cryptocurrency business. This role will serve as the primary compliance advisor to the Crypto and Digital Asset product teams and business units, ensuring that all related activities are executed in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. You will play a critical role in building, maintaining, and evolving a best-in-class compliance framework tailored to this dynamic and rapidly evolving sector.

What you’ll do:

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  Design and oversee the compliance program specific to digital asset and crypto products and operations, consistent with the company’s Compliance Management Program

  
  


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  Conduct risk assessments and compliance analyses across the crypto and digital assets business

  
  


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  Establish and maintain relevant compliance policies and standards.

  
  


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  Serve as the subject matter expert on crypto and digital asset regulatory topics

  
  


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  Partner with business, product, operations, engineering, legal, and risk teams (including AML) to advise on compliance implications of new initiatives, product launches, and regulatory developments

  
  


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  Collaborate with AML Compliance and Financial Crimes teams to ensure that digital asset products meet Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and sanctions requirements

  
  


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  Provide clear and pragmatic compliance guidance in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment

  
  


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  Engage with regulators, industry groups, and internal stakeholders to promote a culture of compliance and transparency

  
  


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  Ensure effective compliance training programs for employees on crypto compliance topics and regulatory expectations

  
  


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  Promote awareness of emerging compliance risks in the crypto ecosystem

  
  

What you’ll need:

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  Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree strongly preferred

  
  


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  Minimum of 7 years of relevant compliance experience in financial services, with at least 3 years in crypto, blockchain, or digital asset-related compliance

  
  


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  In-depth understanding of U.S. regulatory regimes affecting digital assets

  
  


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  Deep understanding of cryptocurrency products and services, including but not limited to:

  
  
  
  
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    Crypto custody (hot/cold wallets, private key management)

    
    
  
  
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    Crypto trading and market structure (spot, derivatives, DEXs, liquidity models)

    
    
  
  
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    Staking and yield products

    
    
  
  
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    Blockchain protocols and smart contract risks

    
    
  
  
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    Wallet technology and on/off ramp infrastructure

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Proven experience working with product, technology, and legal teams to operationalize compliance requirements

  
  


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  Ability to translate complex regulations into actionable guidance for business stakeholders

  
  


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  Experience interfacing with U.S. federal and state regulators, particularly in connection with fintech or crypto products

  
  


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  Strategic thinker with high attention to detail and organizational skills

  
  


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  Comfort navigating ambiguity and working in a high-growth, fast-paced environment

  
  


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  Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence across functions
   

  
  

Preferred:

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   Knowledge of international crypto and digital asset markets and regulatory regimes

  
  


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  Experience with decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, stable-coins, blockchain forensics, and tokenized assets are a plus