Chief Trust & Compliance Officer

Proprietary Technology Patent Pending ™ Trademark Application Filed Delaware C-Corp Founder Funded Pre-Launch

About the role

We are not building a compliance function. We are building the foundation of trust for the digital economy — and we need someone who understands the difference.

As SecuShift's second hire and founding Chief Trust & Compliance Officer, you will partner directly with the Founder & CEO to establish the company's compliance, governance, privacy, and regulatory strategy from day one. You will help build something that lasts — not just a program that passes audits.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and lead the company's compliance and governance programs.
• Establish privacy, risk management, and regulatory frameworks.
• Advise executive leadership on regulatory strategy and emerging requirements.
• Lead audit readiness, certification initiatives, and governance programs.
• Build relationships with regulators, industry organizations, and strategic partners.
• Support commercial agreements and customer trust initiatives.
• Foster a compliance-first culture across the organization.

"We're bringing together builders, technologists, regulators, and entrepreneurs who believe trust is one of society's most important challenges. If you're motivated by solving problems that affect millions of people — and by building something that lasts — we'd love to hear from you."

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with active bar membership preferred.

8+ years of leadership experience in compliance, privacy, governance, regulatory affairs, or enterprise risk management.

Demonstrated experience designing and operating compliance programs within highly regulated industries.

Experience working with enterprise customers, legal teams, and executive leadership.

Comfortable building a compliance function from the earliest stages of company growth.

Preferred experience

• Background with a regulatory agency or within a highly regulated technology, healthcare, financial services, or other regulated industries.
• Experience supporting enterprise certifications, audits, or governance initiatives.
• Professional certifications related to privacy, compliance, or governance are a plus.

Location

Florida-based candidates are preferred. Outstanding candidates located elsewhere in the United States will also be considered.

Compensation

Competitive compensation appropriate for a senior founding executive, including salary, significant founding equity, and a flexible engagement structure.

Immediate

SecuShift values discretion, integrity, and sound judgment. Additional information regarding the company's technology, intellectual property, product strategy, and commercialization plans will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process under appropriate confidentiality protections.

Additional founding opportunities

Additional founding opportunities in technology, legal, operations, and other strategic functions will be filled on a confidential basis.