Lead, Regulated Compliance Programs

At Anchorage Digital, the company is actively developing a cutting-edge digital asset platform targeted at enabling institutional engagement in the crypto space. Anchorage Digital specializes in offering services such as custody, staking, trading, governance, settlement, and maintaining top-tier security infrastructure. The entity is also home to Anchorage Digital Bank N.A., the initial crypto bank in the U.S. that obtained federal charter status.

Backed by prominent institutions including Andreessen Horowitz, GIC, Goldman Sachs, KKR, and Visa, Anchorage Digital boasts a Series D valuation exceeding $3 billion. Established in 2017 in San Francisco, the organization has operational bases in New York, New York; Porto, Portugal; Singapore; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Responsibilities: As the Lead for Regulated Compliance Programs, you will play a pivotal role in designing and scaling an integrated regulatory and fiduciary control structure for our specialized strategic operations. You will utilize an existing bank framework to ensure that these high-growth initiatives adhere to the highest fiduciary standards and security measures. Additionally, you will serve as a seasoned manager with diverse expertise, actively contributing to the prioritization of tasks and ensuring the seamless application of our established bank-grade protocols to new public-facing platforms.

Technical Skills:

• Apply analytical skills and specialized expertise to independently tackle complex regulatory issues, influencing solutions across various internal functions.
• Contribute to crafting department strategies, objectives, and frameworks to ensure alignment with broader organizational goals.

Complexity and Impact of Work:

• Demonstrate extreme ownership of intricate challenges like settlement oversight and conflict resolution, selecting optimal approaches with minimal supervision.
• Act as the lead on significant cross-functional projects, steering implementation and outcomes across multiple teams.

Organizational Knowledge:

• Keep abreast of industry trends and internal objectives to guide team and department goal-setting.
• Proactively articulate how your program drives long-term growth while ensuring scalable processes to prevent potential failures.

Communication and Influence:

• Establish trust and credibility by tailoring communication to persuade senior stakeholders and gain support for intricate solutions.
• Mentor mid-to-experienced team members to help them align their efforts with departmental goals and overall company strategy.

Qualifications:

• Typically hold a Bachelor's degree and possess 8-10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience in managing small to medium-sized teams.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity with ease, preempting challenges and escalating only critical issues.
• Leadership style characterized by empathy and humility, fostering trust and embodying company values and policies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in demanding digital asset or fintech compliance environments.
• Possession of advanced certifications relating to fiduciary or banking regulations (e.g., CRCM or CPCO).
• Juris Doctorate (JD).
• Personal emotional connection to the soundtrack of Hamilton, which chronicles the establishment of a new financial system.

Anchorage Digital is devoted to maintaining a supportive and inclusive workplace for all its employees. The organization values diversity and encourages openness about individual identities, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and connected. Anchorage Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of various factors. The privacy of applicant's data is of utmost importance, and the organization maintains client trust by handling personal and financial information securely.

The recruitment process may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools for tasks like reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or evaluating responses. While these tools aid the recruitment team, final hiring decisions are made by humans. For more information about the data processing methods utilized, please reach out to us.