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KBR

Crypto Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Crypto Systems Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team ... align technical and compliance perspectives. * Participate in technical reviews and risk ...

Medium

$180 - $240/hr

... and crypto ecosystems . This role owns fraud prevention, AML strategy, and fund flow risk ... This role is not a regulatory-facing MLRO/compliance role , but will work closely with the ...

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Crypto.com

NY · On-site

$180 - $260/hr

Excellent stakeholder management across engineering, legal, compliance, finance, and senior leadership Life @ Crypto.com Empowered to think big. Try new opportunities while working with a talented ...

Robinhood

Crypto Risk Senior Specialist

Denver, CO · On-site

$101K/yr

Partner with crypto operations, compliance, engineering, and enterprise risk teams to maintain a consistent view of risk across the organization. What you bring * 4+ years of experience in risk ...

Zero Hash

Global Chief Compliance Officer

New York, NY · On-site +1

Manage the full Global Compliance function * Lead all zerohash licensing processes * Maintain an ... Crypto experience a plus Benefits * Healthcare Insurance: zerohash covers roughly 100% of employee ...

Framework Ventures

$150 - $210/hr

Join us in a collaborative work environment focused on creating a fast and compliant money transfer ... You'll work alongside passionate professionals who are committed to driving change in the crypto ...

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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for crypto compliance in the United States is $98,949.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,500.00 and $115,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Crypto Compliance professional, you need a solid understanding of regulatory frameworks (such as AML and KYC), blockchain technology, and risk management, often supported by degrees in finance, law, or related fields. Familiarity with tools like blockchain analytics platforms (e.g., Chainalysis, Elliptic), AML screening software, and certifications such as CAMS or CFCS are highly valued. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills help professionals excel in cross-functional teams and quickly adapt to regulatory changes. These skills and qualities ensure compliance with evolving regulations, minimize risk, and build trust with stakeholders in the fast-paced crypto industry.

What is a crypto compliance?

A Crypto Compliance job involves ensuring that cryptocurrency businesses follow regulatory requirements related to anti-money laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), and other financial laws. Professionals in this role monitor transactions, assess risks, and implement compliance programs to prevent fraud and illicit activities. They also stay updated on evolving regulations and work with regulators to ensure compliance.

What are some common challenges faced by crypto compliance professionals?

One of the most common challenges in Crypto Compliance is keeping pace with rapidly evolving regulations and ensuring that internal policies align with global and local requirements. Professionals must monitor and analyze complex blockchain transactions in real time, which often involves using advanced analytics tools and coordinating with law enforcement or regulatory bodies. The dynamic nature of the crypto industry also means compliance teams regularly deal with emerging risks, such as new types of fraud or cyber threats. Being proactive, adaptable, and continuously updating one's knowledge are key to succeeding in this dynamic environment.

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Head of Business, Crypto Exchanges

Alpaca

New York, NY • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Who We Are:

Alpaca is a US-headquartered, global leader in agent-first brokerage infrastructure for stocks, ETFs, options, crypto, fixed income, 24/5 trading, and more.
Amongst our subsidiaries, Alpaca is a licensed financial services company, serving hundreds of financial institutions across 40 countries with our institutional-grade APIs. This includes broker-dealers, investment advisors, wealth managers, hedge funds, and crypto exchanges, totalling over 10 million brokerage accounts.
Our global team is a diverse group of experienced engineers, traders, and brokerage professionals who are working to achieve our mission of opening financial services to everyone on the planet. We're deeply committed to open-source contributions and fostering a vibrant community, continuously enhancing our award-winning, developer-friendly API and the robust infrastructure behind it.
Alpaca is proudly backed by $400 million in funding from top-tier global investors including Portage Ventures, Spark Capital, Tribe Capital, Social Leverage, Horizons Ventures, Opera Tech Ventures, SBI Group, Derayah Financial, Unbound, Peak XV, Elefund, and Y Combinator.
Our Team Members:

We're a dynamic team of 400+ globally distributed members who thrive working from our favorite places around the world, with teammates spanning the USA, Canada, Japan, Hungary, Nigeria, Brazil, the UK, and beyond!
We're searching for passionate individuals eager to contribute to Alpaca's rapid growth. If you align with our core values—Stay Curious, Have Empathy, and Be Accountable—and are ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.

Your Role:

As Head of Business, Crypto Exchanges, you will own the strategy, growth, and operational performance of Alpaca's global crypto exchange business. You'll lead expansion across our B2C and B2B2C offerings, drive licensing, product, and commercial initiatives, and partner cross-functionally to build a scalable, compliant, and market-leading platform. This is a fully remote role with global collaboration across teams and time zones.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Exchange entities
    • Grow our spot crypto business, including B2C crypto trading and B2B2C Crypto-as-a-Service
    • Build and execute license strategies
    • Ensure a flawless compliance record
    • Oversee audits, both financial and regulatory, while our finance and compliance teams handle the details
    Product
    • Prospect and decide what new features to add to make our crypto offering competitive
    • Add more coins, more chains, more licenses
    • Improve the UI/UX for the direct consumer business (Trading API)
    • Solution for B2B prospects (Broker API)
    Operational tooling
    • Push internal operational tooling improvements to scale:
      • 24/7 global multi-currency banking
      • Stablecoin on/off-ramp
      • Internal market making
      • Crypto reconciliation and rebalancing
    Vendors
    • Manage critical contracts with key vendors including Fireblocks, Notabene, and Chainalysis
    • Determine better strategies for switching vendors where strategically advantageous
    Growth and commercial
    • Design growth initiatives to gain new business
    • Get on prospecting calls to pitch new business
    • Run solutioning calls to design compliant integrations during presales
    • Build out go-to-market materials and training programs to scale this
    Cross-functional and reporting
    • Lead and direct initiatives across ops, compliance, finance, sales, and marketing, and support those teams
    • Manage upwards by building visibility into business performance via dashboards and AI status reporting

What You Bring (Required Qualifications):

  • 5+ years in crypto exchanges, brokerages, or regulated trading venues, with at least 3 years owning a business line rather than a function
  • Direct experience with VASP, MSB, or equivalent licensing regimes, including regulatory examinations
  • Working knowledge of exchange mechanics: order books, matching, market making, margin systems, liquidations
  • Hands-on understanding of crypto operations: custody architecture, hot and cold wallet policy, reconciliation, treasury rebalancing, on-chain settlement
  • Experience selling and solutioning B2B infrastructure to institutional counterparties, including technical integration conversations without an engineer present
  • Track record managing vendor contracts at commercial scale
  • Ability to work across CET and ET time zones daily
Bonus Skills
    • Prior work at a licensed broker-dealer, FCM, or clearing entity
    • Familiarity with tokenized securities, stablecoin rails, or on-chain settlement infrastructure
    • Experience standing up a licensed entity in a new jurisdiction
    • Fluency with Fireblocks, Notabene, Chainalysis, or comparable tooling
    • Background in banking operations or payments in a multi-currency environment
How We Take Care of You:
  • Competitive Salary & Stock Options
  • Health Benefits
  • New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500
  • Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card

Alpaca is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

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