At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs. 

If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.

THE WORK:

Ripple is looking to hire a Chief Compliance Officer to lead the Company’s global compliance efforts, which encompass the Bank Secrecy Act / Anti-Money Laundering and Office of Foreign Assets Control/Sanctions (BSA/AML/OFAC/Sanctions), Regulatory Licensing, General Compliance, and Privacy.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Oversee the BSA/AML/OFAC/Sanctions program to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and consistency globally across Ripple’s regulated entities
• Serve as Ripple’s Global Head of Sanctions and the Bank Secrecy Act Officer for Ripple Markets DE LLC and such other affiliates as may be necessitated from time to time.
• Execute Ripple’s licensing strategy, including obtaining and maintaining new crypto registrations and money transmission licenses globally as well as ongoing management of regulatory relationships and examinations.
• Ensure that Ripple is following applicable general compliance regulations and best practices regarding Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery, Third-Party Risk Management, and Customer Complaints.
• Support the development of Ripple’s Privacy program in accordance with applicable regulatory regimes, such as the General Data Protection Regulation.
• Manage the Compliance team, projecting and implementing resource plans to ensure the Compliance program can be effectively executed
• Evaluate any new products and services for Compliance risk and ensure implementation of sufficient controls prior to launch
• Review any changes to compliance and sanctions laws, regulations, and guidance in consultation with regulatory advisors and legal counsel
• Provide advisory support to Ripple’s Product and Business teams regarding regulatory requirements and risks related to product development and customer onboarding/retention
• Ensure timely Compliance reporting of key risk and performance indicators to senior management and Ripple Boards.
• Provide quarterly reporting to the internal oversight committees and Board of Directors
• Update and ensure enterprise-wide adherence to Ripple’s compliance training program
• Oversee annual independent and internal program testing
• Manage ad-hoc Ripple projects as needed

WHAT YOU’LL BRING: 

• 15+ years of BSA/AML/OFAC and General Compliance experience at regulated entities. Licensing and Privacy experience is a plus. 
• 5+ years of people management experience
• Strong demonstrated knowledge of regulatory compliance regulations and requirements
• Proven ability to oversee multiple concurrent projects
• Comfortable providing constructive feedback, mentoring, and training to Compliance team members
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; at ease communicating and presenting to Senior Management
• Payments / MSB / fintech experience necessary
• Must be CAMS-certified

WHO WE ARE:

Do Your Best Work

• The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
• A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact.  A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
• Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
• In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in. 
• Weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
• We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!

Take Control of Your Finances

• Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
• Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
• Employee giving match
• Mobile phone stipend

Take Care of Yourself

• R&R days so you can rest and recharge
• Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
• Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
• Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
• Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events

Benefits listed above are for full-time employees.