Chief Compliance Officer

Edenthorpe Search is supporting an established international digital-asset business as it launches a new crypto exchange in the United States . We are seeking a senior Chief Compliance Officer to join at a formative stage and lead the US regulatory and compliance build-out. The successful candidate will initially be engaged on a consulting basis while the new US entity is established, before transitioning into the entity once incorporated. Reporting directly to the US-based CEO, this is a high-impact appointment with responsibility for helping build the regulatory framework, securing the required licenses and establishing the compliance function for the new exchange. Key responsibilities Lead the US compliance and regulatory strategy for the launch of a new crypto exchange. Take a central role in securing and maintaining required US regulatory licenses and registrations. Build the compliance framework, policies, controls and governance infrastructure from the ground up. Lead engagement with relevant US regulators and regulatory bodies. Establish robust AML/KYC, sanctions, transaction-monitoring, market-conduct and financial-crime controls. Advise the CEO and senior leadership on regulatory strategy, product launches and compliance risk. Support the transition from the pre-incorporation consulting engagement into the permanent US entity. Build and lead the wider compliance function as the business scales. Required experience Significant senior compliance leadership experience within cryptocurrency/digital assets is essential , ideally gained within a crypto exchange, digital-asset trading platform or closely related regulated business. Candidates should have demonstrable experience obtaining, managing or supporting US regulatory licenses and registrations , together with strong knowledge of the US digital-asset regulatory environment, including CFTC/NFA and other relevant federal and state requirements. An active Series 3 registration/license is essential . Strong AML/BSA, sanctions, KYC, transaction-monitoring and financial-crime expertise is required, together with credibility engaging directly with regulators and senior executive leadership. Experience building a compliance function within a start-up, launch or high-growth environment would be particularly valuable. The role can be based remotely anywhere in the United States. The company's US office will be in Chicago , and the successful candidate must be willing to travel to Chicago as required. This is an opportunity to become one of the foundational executives of a new US crypto exchange, shaping its regulatory strategy and compliance infrastructure from inception. For a confidential discussion, please apply through LinkedIn.