Senior Compliance Director

Mesh•San Francisco, CA

7d•$250,000 - $325,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Mesh is hiring a Senior Compliance Director to own and evolve its compliance program across crypto, traditional finance (TradFi), and DeFi-adjacent products, scaling the program alongside the business. The role analyzes legislation, regulatory guidance, and industry practices across jurisdictions and translates them into practical business policies and procedures. It advises Product and Engineering on compliance implications of new features, wallet integrations, payment flows, and international expansion; designs and validates controls for reporting, transaction monitoring, and licensing; and coordinates responses to regulatory and audit inquiries and exams. The Senior Compliance Director is a primary contact for regulators, government officials, banking partners, and senior business leaders; leads and mentors the compliance team; monitors global developments in crypto, stablecoins, and digital asset payments; chairs the Compliance Oversight Committee; and builds a basic compliance risk assessment and testing program with the risk management function. Mesh describes its work environment as remote-friendly, with a hybrid in-office expectation for employees based in San Francisco, New York, and Bangalore hubs: at least 40% of the time, approximately two days per week. Requirements may vary by role, team, and business needs. The listed base salary range is $250,000–$325,000 USD, excluding commission (if applicable), equity, and benefits. Compensation may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and location. Mesh offers competitive salary and equity, comprehensive health coverage for employees and their families, unlimited PTO, a dedicated budget for courses, conferences, and certifications, and work tools and equipment.

Requirements

BA/BS required.
10+ years of relevant compliance, legal, or regulatory experience.
Meaningful exposure to both crypto/digital assets and traditional financial services.
Direct experience obtaining and maintaining Money Transmitter License approvals across U.S. states.
Thorough experience with AML/BSA and Code of Ethics programs, sanctions, and licensing frameworks relevant to crypto payments.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex regulatory concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to handle high-stakes, ambiguous situations with internal stakeholders and regulators in a calm, professional manner.
Strong track record engaging with senior management and federal, state, and international regulators.
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including the ability to drive business decisions without direct authority.

Nice To Haves

MBA, JD, or professional certification such as CAMS or CRCM.
Familiarity with DeFi.
Experience building or scaling a compliance function at a high-growth fintech or crypto company.
Hands-on understanding of digital asset transaction lifecycles, custody, and settlement.

Responsibilities

Own and evolve Mesh’s compliance program across crypto, traditional finance, and DeFi-adjacent product lines, ensuring it scales alongside the business.
Analyze legislation, regulatory guidance, and industry practices across multiple jurisdictions and translate them into practical policies and procedures.
Advise Product and Engineering on compliance implications of new features, wallet integrations, on-chain/off-chain payment flows, and international market expansion.
Design and validate control processes for regulatory reporting, transaction monitoring, and licensing obligations across applicable jurisdictions.
Partner with business unit leaders to respond to domestic and international regulatory agency or auditor inquiries, exams, and reports.
Serve as a primary point of contact with outside regulators, government officials, banking partners, and senior business unit managers.
Lead and mentor compliance team members and build out the compliance function as the company grows.
Monitor global regulatory developments affecting crypto, stablecoins, and digital asset payments, and help shape Mesh’s positioning and readiness for new requirements.
Chair the Compliance Oversight Committee and drive cross-functional accountability for regulatory risk.
Build and maintain a basic compliance risk assessment and testing program in partnership with the risk management function.