Director of AML & Virtual Asset Compliance

CertiK is a leading Web3 security firm founded in 2017 and backed by investors including Goldman Sachs, Sequoia Capital, and Coatue. Born from research at Columbia and Yale, the company provides smart contract audits, penetration testing, on-chain monitoring, and compliance services to thousands of enterprise clients and blockchain projects globally. With teams across North America, Asia, and Europe, CertiK has become a trusted partner for securing the digital asset ecosystem.

CertiK's Compliance team is hiring a Director of AML and Virtual Asset Compliance to lead the expansion of our anti-money laundering, virtual asset compliance, and blockchain risk management capabilities. You'll be a senior subject matter expert shaping how the company advises financial institutions and VASPs, engages with regulators and law enforcement, and strengthens its compliance infrastructure. This is a full-time remote role based in Hong Kong.

What you'll do

• Build, enhance, and maintain AML frameworks, virtual asset compliance strategies, sanctions programs, risk assessments, transaction monitoring systems, and investigation workflows.

• Guide financial institutions and virtual asset service providers on regulatory expectations, compliance obligations, and blockchain-specific financial crime risks.

• Track evolving regulations and convert them into actionable compliance guidance and technical product requirements for internal teams.

• Serve as or support the Money Laundering Reporting Officer on suspicious activity case reviews and regulatory submissions.

• Collaborate across product, engineering, business development, and external partners including regulators, law enforcement, and industry stakeholders.

What you'll bring

• Prior tenure as an MLRO, Chief Compliance Officer, Head of Financial Crime, or equivalent senior leadership role.

• Hands-on experience working within or closely advising both traditional financial institutions and VASPs.

• Deep expertise in AML, financial crime investigation, sanctions compliance, transaction monitoring, regulatory reporting, and virtual asset risks.

• Practical familiarity with blockchain analytics platforms, Know-Your-Transaction tools, wallet screening, and on-chain compliance processes.

• CAMS certification or equivalent AML credential, plus strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Nice to have

• Direct experience owning an AML program at a regulated entity or VASP, or managing regulatory examinations and remediation efforts.

• Established working relationships with regulators, law enforcement agencies, banks, exchanges, or virtual asset industry leaders.

What we offer

• Base salary range: USD 150,000 to 220,000 annually (adjusted for location, experience, and qualifications for candidates outside the United States).

• Remote work flexibility with Hong Kong base.