FalconX · 2 months ago
Head of Compliance, Americas
New York City, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$255K/yr - $345K/yr
10+ years expFalconX is a pioneering team committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. The Head of Compliance, Americas will lead the compliance program, focusing on AML/CFT, Economic Sanctions, and regulatory compliance while managing the U.S. Compliance team and ensuring adherence to evolving regulations.
CryptocurrencyFinancial ExchangesFinTechTrading Platform
Responsibilities
Oversee the AML/CFT and Sanctions program of FalconX’s regulated entities in the Americas region
Serve as FalconX’s board appointed AML Officer for U.S. based entities holding money transmitter licenses and other affiliates as may be necessitated from time to time
Work with leads to obtain and maintain registrations and licenses in the U.S., manage regulatory relationships and examinations
Evaluate existing and new products and services for Compliance risk and ensure implementation of sufficient controls prior to launch
Design, implement and oversee AML/CFT internal controls to ensure compliance with crypto-specific regulations: customer onboarding, crypto transaction monitoring, crypto trade surveillance, sanctions screening, law enforcement inquiries, training
Review and investigate alerts/high risk accounts, identifying suspicious activity, and performing enhanced due diligence on customers and accounts
Ensure that applicable regulatory compliance regulations and best practices are implemented for the Americas region, these include: Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery, Third-Party Risk Management, Privacy, Anti Bribery Corruption, Customer Complaints etc
Manage the U.S. Compliance team, projecting and implementing resource plans to ensure the Compliance program can be effectively executed
Monitor evolving global regulations for cryptocurrencies and decentralised financial products (e.g., DeFi, NFTs, stablecoins)
Assisting with providing MIS and data for annual independent testing, data validation, and ongoing customization of KYC and blockchain monitoring and surveillance systems
Provide advisory support to 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, committees and Boards
Update and ensure adherence to compliance training program
Manage ad-hoc projects as needed
Qualification
Required
The ideal candidate should have at least 10+ years of Compliance regulatory leadership experience in the financial services space (FinTech, Crypto or banking sector)
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Law, Business Administration, or a related field, or Juris Doctor Preferred
Extensive knowledge and experience with compliance regulations including but not limited to AML/CFT, Patriot Act (CIP), Office of Foreign Assets Control, and FinCEN advisory guidelines regarding Know Your Customer (KYC)/Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
Proven background in building crypto compliance programs, processes and controls
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Strong communication and presentation skills
Preferred
Previous experience working with derivative products and associated regulatory regimes is nice-to-have
Benefits
Performance linked bonus
Equity
Competitive benefits package
Company
FalconX
FalconX is a digital assets prime brokerage providing trading, financing, and custody services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$477MKey Investors
Cantor FitzgeraldAmex VenturesAccel
2025-05-27Debt Financing
2022-06-22Series D· $150M
2021-08-10Series C· $210M
Leadership Team
Raghu Yarlagadda
Co-founder & CEO
Austin Reid
Global Head of Revenue & Business
Recent News
2026-01-13
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2025-12-29
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