Chief Compliance Officer
LightsparkPayments company
Los AngelesDirector
Andreessen Horowitz
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About the role
TL;DR
Design and lead Lightspark's global compliance program for crypto and fiat payments.
- •Lightspark is seeking an experienced Chief Compliance Officer to build and lead our compliance function as we scale a global, multi-asset payments business spanning fiat, stablecoins, and Bitcoin.
- •Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain an effective compliance program tailored to crypto and fiat payments services.
- •Oversee licensing management and strategy, determining where and how Lightspark needs to be licensed as it expands into new products, jurisdictions, and partnerships.
- •Stay up-to-date with compliance developments and industry best practices related to these topics ensuring that Lightspark's policies and procedures reflect relevant developments.
- •Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential compliance risks and develop and implement strategies to mitigate them.
- •Provide ongoing training and education to employees on compliance matters, fostering a culture of compliance and ethical behavior.
- •Requirements 10+ years of experience in compliance, with a strong background in cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology, data privacy, or financial services. 3+ years of experience as a CCO or similar role in a scaling organization, including for regulated businesses.
- •Deep understanding of regulatory requirements related to digital currencies, blockchain technology, and payments, including AML, KYC, and data privacy regulations.
- •Licensing experience: you've set licensing strategy and led applications for a payments or crypto business; global or multi-jurisdictional licensing experience is a strong plus.
- •Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and strategies, paired with extremely pragmatic business and risk judgment and integrity.
Required skills
Compliance ManagementStrategic Planning
Nice-to-have skills
Risk ManagementProject Management
Domain expertise
fintech