Head of Compliance - US

Job Description

Job Description

About us:

BVNK is the stablecoin-powered financial stack for enterprises. We're now part of Mastercard, and together we're building a network for every form of money – one that delivers more reach, more capability and more choice.

We enable businesses to build financial products, unlock new markets, and move money in seconds across 130+ countries, with 40+ licenses for fiat and digital assets globally. Processing billions annually, we empower enterprises worldwide to send, receive, convert, and settle stablecoins and fiat seamlessly through a single integration.

Our mission is to accelerate global money movement, and we're assembling a world-class team to make it happen.

Trusted by industry leaders like Corpay, Worldpay, Deel, and Flywire, we deliver the infrastructure that makes new forms of money usable within the financial systems customers already rely on today.

By combining Mastercard's global payment reach and trusted networks with BVNK's stablecoin infrastructure, we're building the trusted operating layer for the evolution of money movement, helping customers participate in emerging digital networks without having to rebuild their businesses around every new innovation.

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.

We're incredibly honored to have been recognized by:

• CNBC World's Top Fintech Companies (2026)
• FXC Intelligence Top 100 Cross-border Payment Companies (2026)
• Newsweek's The Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces (three years running, most recently 2025)
• LinkedIn as one of the Top 20 Startups in the UK (2025)

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.

• 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.

• 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
• 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.