Compliance Director

As Compliance Director at Mesh, you own and evolve the compliance program across crypto, traditional finance, and DeFi-adjacent product lines as the business scales. You serve as a senior strategic advisor to Product, Engineering, and business leadership on regulatory risk, while building a world-class compliance function and engaging directly with regulators globally.

What you'll do

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

What you bring

• BA/BS required; MBA, JD, or professional certification such as CAMS or CRCM preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant compliance, legal, or regulatory experience, with meaningful exposure to both crypto/digital assets and traditional financial services; DeFi familiarity a strong plus.
• 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, and written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory concepts for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to handle high-stakes, ambiguous situations with internal stakeholders and regulators while maintaining a calm, professional approach.
• Strong track record engaging with senior management, as well as federal, state, and international regulators.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to drive business decisions without direct authority.

Nice to have

• 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.

What we offer

• Base salary of $250,000–$325,000 USD, plus equity and benefits (compensation adjusted for geographic location outside New York and San Francisco).
• Competitive equity that grows as you and the company grow.
• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• Dedicated budget for courses, conferences, and certifications.
• Remote-friendly approach with access to top-tier tools and equipment.
• In-office expectations: employees based in San Francisco, New York, and Bangalore hubs are expected to work from the office at least 40% of the time (approximately two days per week); certain roles may have additional in-office requirements.

About Mesh

Mesh enables consumers to pay and be paid with any asset, bridging crypto payments with everyday commerce. Backed by PayPal Ventures, Paradigm, and Galaxy Ventures, Mesh combines a powerful orchestration engine with a consumer app to unlock liquidity for digital asset transactions globally.