Senior Compliance Director

As Senior 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 advisor to Product and Engineering on regulatory implications, act as the primary point of contact with external regulators and banking partners, and lead the compliance team while shaping Mesh's positioning ahead of new regulatory requirements.

What you'll do

• Own and evolve Mesh's compliance program across crypto, traditional finance (TradFi), 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 for the business
• 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 outside 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 degree required
• 10+ years of relevant compliance, legal, or regulatory experience, with meaningful exposure to both crypto/digital assets and traditional financial services (TradFi)
• Direct experience obtaining and maintaining Money Transmitter License (MTL) 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

• MBA, JD, or professional certification such as CAMS or CRCM
• DeFi familiarity
• 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 (range may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and location)
• Equity
• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family
• Unlimited PTO
• Dedicated budget for courses, conferences, and certifications
• Hybrid work arrangement: employees 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)
• Top-tier tools and equipment

About Mesh

Mesh enables consumers to pay and be paid with any asset by making crypto payments reliable, useful, and ubiquitous. Backed by PayPal Ventures, Paradigm, and Galaxy Ventures, Mesh combines an orchestration engine with a consumer app to unlock liquidity for the global economy.