Join CertiK as the Director of AML & Virtual Asset Compliance, leading compliance efforts in the Web3 space. Competitive salary and remote work.
About the Company Born from groundbreaking research at Columbia University and Yale University, CertiK is a leading Web3 security company focused on securing blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and decentralized applications through cutting-edge security research, formal verification, and AI-powered technology. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York City, CertiK provides end-to-end security solutions including smart contract audits, penetration testing, on-chain monitoring, incident response, and compliance services for some of the largest projects in the digital asset ecosystem. Today, CertiK supports thousands of enterprise clients and Web3 projects globally, with a distributed international team spanning North America, Asia, and Europe. The company is backed by leading investors including Coatue, Goldman Sachs, Insight Partners, and Sequoia Capital, and has been recognized by organizations such as the World Economic Forum and CB Insights for its contributions to blockchain security innovation.
- Build and improve AML frameworks, virtual asset compliance strategy, sanctions, risk assessments, transaction monitoring, and investigation processes.
- Advise financial institutions and VASPs on virtual asset compliance, regulatory expectations, and blockchain related financial crime risks.
- Monitor regulatory developments and translate them into practical compliance guidance and product requirements.
- Where applicable, serve as MLRO or support the designated MLRO on suspicious activity reviews and regulatory reporting.
- Partner with product, engineering, business development teams, regulators, law enforcement, and other industry stakeholders.
- Prior experience as an MLRO, Chief Compliance Officer, Head of Financial Crime, or a similar senior compliance role.
- Experience across both traditional financial institutions and the virtual asset industry.
- Strong knowledge of AML, financial crime, sanctions, transaction monitoring, regulatory compliance and reporting, and virtual asset financial crime risks.
- Hands on experience with blockchain analytics, KYT, wallet screening, or similar on-chain compliance tools and processes.
- Strong communication skills and CAMS or an equivalent AML qualification.
- The expected annual base salary range for this position in the United States is $150,000 to $220,000.
- Compensation for candidates outside the United States will be determined based on location, experience, and qualifications.