
Stripe · San Francisco
WHO WE ARE ABOUT STRIPE Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world's largest enterprises to the most ...
Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world's largest enterprises to the
most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission
is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented
opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career.
To advance Stripe's important mission, we are building a world-class Internal Audit (IA) team. Our purpose is to strengthen the
organization's ability to create, protect, and sustain value by providing the board and management with independent, risk-based,
and objective assurance, advice, insight, and foresight. We are consumed with the goal of moving as fast as the business, being
powered by technology, and increasing the maturity of Stripe's controls where it matters most.
Our IA team is responsible for providing objective assurance on the design and operational effectiveness of Stripe's internal
controls and business processes, its compliance with laws and regulations, its risk management framework, and other governance
processes. Organized as a single global function, the team operates under a unified methodology, set of policies, and governance
model—with specialized leads who bring deep domain expertise while working in alignment with that shared framework. We're looking
for a leader with extensive finance, operations, fiduciary, and regulatory compliance audit experience who will help us build and
scale a global audit program.
As the IA Lead for Stablecoins and Digital Assets, you'll be the primary architect of our internal oversight framework for
stablecoin and digital asset activities—serving as a subject matter expert and embedded specialist within the global Internal
Audit team, reporting to Bridge National Trust Bank's Audit Committee as its Chief Audit Executive. You'll design and lead a
comprehensive, risk-based internal audit strategy tailored to the unique demands of an OCC-regulated national trust bank and one
of the most dynamic and highly regulated frontiers of payments and treasury—stablecoins. You'll serve as a critical independent
voice, producing assessments that enable the Board, Audit Committee, and senior leadership to make informed decisions about
operational resilience, custody and treasury, counterparty and ledger risk, fiduciary obligations, and regulatory compliance. This
role moves beyond traditional auditing—you'll assess control design and remediation across on-chain and off-chain systems, smart
contract integrations, liquidity management, fiduciary frameworks, and partner networks.
issuance and redemption flows, treasury and reserve management, custody and key management, on-ramps and off-ramps, and
interoperability with payment rails and banking partners—in full compliance with OCC 12 CFR Part 30 (Heightened Standards).
and testing governance, compliance, treasury, financial reporting, reconciliation, technology, risk management, and operational
controls unique to stablecoin programs and trust banking to ensure design and operating effectiveness.
audit techniques to produce objective findings and recommendations.
risk management, and governance processes, communicating complex technical and regulatory risks to senior stakeholders in
clear, actionable terms.
and network partners—managing submission of materials, responding to Supervisory Letters and exam findings such as MRIAs and
MRAs, and presenting audit evidence and findings to enhance confidence in oversight of stablecoin programs.
operations—to translate audit findings into durable, structured remediation plans with control enhancements, tracking all
corrective actions to verified closure.
We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you
are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
stablecoin products, and at least 3 years in a senior leadership role
treasury and reserve accounting implications
fiduciary, custodial, and operational controls
non-technical senior stakeholders
custody, smart contract security, or blockchain infrastructure
About us: Founded in 2015, B2C2 is a global leader for institutional liquidity within digital assets. We bring 24/7 365 days a year deep, reliable pricing for spot, futures, options, CFDs, and NDFs across all market conditions. Our growing team has deep expertise across pricing, structuring, risk, systems, and regulation. B2C2 bridges the gap between traditional financial and digital assets, and is relied upon by brokerages, exchanges, banks, fund managers, and other institutions to provide 24/7 liquidity. Headquartered in London, with global offices in Paris, Jersey City, Tokyo, Singapore, and Luxembourg, our fast-growing team has expertise in traditional financial and crypto markets. We pride ourselves on our company culture and ability to attract not only the top talent but the right people. If you are looking for a role in an exciting new industry, at a dynamic company please keep reading. About the role: As B2C2 continues its rapid growth across global markets, we are seeking an execution-focused senior compliance leader to strengthen regulatory engagement discipline, drive operational rigor across core compliance programs, and ensure structured delivery in a fast-evolving supervisory environment. This individual will serve as a key leader in the U.S. Compliance function – driving team performance, strengthening regulatory relationships, engaging with key external relationships, and enhancing our ability to operate at a pace in a fast-evolving regulatory landscape. You will become a main point of contact for new regulations and existing ones, as well as helping the team to design and implement the best in practice controls, policies, procedures, and thought leadership in the industry. This role offers the opportunity to operate with significant responsibility and visibility across the Legal & Compliance Division, with scope to take on broader leadership responsibilities as the firm continues to scale its regulatory footprint. Core Duties and Responsibilities: * Point of contact, develop and implement the global compliance programs, including Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), trade surveillance, sanctions for our growing US business. * Advise and implement enhancements to B2C2’s Compliance Program, including oversight of policies and procedures * Strengthen and maintain the compliance framework and governance through the development and implementation of B2C2’s policies and procedures. * Own coordination, drafting, internal review workflow, and delivery of regulatory responses, examinations, audits, and supervisory engagements, ensuring clarity of scope, executive alignment, and disciplined communication. * Provide day-to-day leadership across the Americas compliance team, and on assigned global committees as needed, setting clear performance standards, accountability expectations, and delivery milestones. * Implement structured tracking of regulatory initiatives, remediation efforts, and supervisory commitments. * Manage and address any conflicts of interest that may arise. Regulatory Program Leadership * Serve as a senior point of contact for U.S. regulatory bodies, including NYDFS, FinCEN, SEC, CFTC, and state regulators, and be capable of stepping in on global matters if needed. * Ability to lead day-to-day execution and enhancement of core compliance programs, including: * Know Your Customer (KYC) / Customer Due Diligence (CDD) * Anti-Money Laundering (AML) * Sanctions compliance * Transaction monitoring and trade surveillance * Develop and maintain scalable compliance frameworks, ensuring readiness for new regulatory regimes (e.g., stablecoin oversight, digital asset licensing requirements). Team Development & Leadership * Lead day-to-day execution of key compliance initiatives across the Americas compliance team and support performance management and development of team members. * Own coordination, drafting, and internal approval workflow for regulatory responses, ensuring clarity of scope, accountability, and executive alignment prior to submission. * Drive execution discipline across regulatory initiatives, audits, and licensing efforts. * Drive a culture of accountability, performance, and empowerment. * Set and track team goals aligned to business priorities and regulatory milestones. This role will serve as a key execution partner to the CCO Americas and the Global Chief Legal Officer in strengthening the firm’s U.S. regulatory governance framework. Cross-Functional Execution * Collaborate effectively with/in the Legal and Compliance Division, Risk, Operations, Trading, Sales, and Technology to ensure compliance is embedded into product and operational design. * Establish clear escalation pathways for regulatory risk matters to senior management and the Global Chief Legal Officer, ensuring transparency and timely decision-making. * Serve as a key stakeholder in regulatory change initiatives and licensing efforts. * Contribute to the global compliance strategy and help align the Americas function with broader LCD and business goals. External & Internal Communications * Represent the firm in supervisory interactions with confidence, clarity, and preparation; lead structured regulator meetings with defined agendas, objectives, and documented follow-up. * Lead responses to regulatory inquiries, exams, and audits. Draft and present policies, memos, and regulatory position papers to internal and external stakeholders. Required Skills and experience: * 5+ years compliance and/or legal experience in the financial services industry. * Must possess a robust understanding and experience within a digital assets or trading firm. * Ability to manage teams and deliver results in dynamic, high-pressure environments * Experience operating in highly regulated financial institutions where regulator engagement discipline and governance frameworks are critical. * Demonstrated experience leading regulatory examinations or supervisory inquiries in a primary coordination role. * In-depth knowledge of the local regulatory landscape as this person will be leading interactions with regulators. * Demonstrated ability to structure ambiguous regulatory inquiries into clear action plans with defined ownership and timelines. * A strong ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment operating in an uncharted regulatory environment. * A record of success influencing key decision makers through a combination of knowledge, reasoning, and relationships. * Comfortable operating with senior executive visibility and accountability. * Exceptional communication skills, as you will be working collaboratively across various teams, including ExCo, Legal, Operations, Risk and Audit. * An ability to quickly synthesize information, make decisions and respond to shifts in priorities. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR * Execution-oriented mindset: You get things done and bring others along with you. * Strong leadership presence: You know how to manage a team, provide direction, and hold others accountable with clarity and professionalism. * Operational discipline: Ability to translate regulatory obligations into structured execution plans with clear ownership and deadlines. * Collaborative operator: You work fluidly across teams, communicate clearly, and can both support and challenge stakeholders constructively. * Adaptability: You’re comfortable navigating ambiguity and shaping structure in a fast-evolving regulatory and business environment. * Integrity and sound judgment: You act as a trusted steward of risk and reputation. A strong culture is a common denominator among the most successful companies and B2C2 is proud to be a values-based company. * Ambitious - Striving to make history through world class achievements * Innovative - Forward looking in our solutions for clients and employees * Meritocratic - Rewarding positive contribution across the organisation * Collegiate - Achieving through teamwork through a healthy environment * Risk Aware – Informed decision making and considered in our practices Equal Employment Opportunities Policy: B2C2 is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. It is the policy of B2C2 to apply recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation and professional development practices without regard to actual or perceived race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability or certain classifications based on genetic information, or because someone is married or in a civil partnership or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. As such, B2C2 will not tolerate discrimination against any of our employees on the basis of membership in a protected category. We are also committed to creating an inclusive environment to ensure we attract, engage, promote and retain the best talent. We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles.
ABOUT BITSTACK It all started with an idea in 2021. Initially built to democratize Bitcoin in France, Bitstack has gone from a simple product that invests spare change in bitcoin, to a crypto-native bank bringing a better way to save, spend, and grow money to our 300K+ users. We want to rebuild finance from the ground up to empower people to achieve financial freedom by participating in a more open and inclusive financial system. We’re a small, ambitious team of operators. We believe in moving fast, sweating the details, and creating products people truly love. At Bitstack, you’ll have the opportunity to shape not just our products, but the culture and practices of our entire organization. Bitstack is backed by YC, leading VCs like 13books Capital, Stillmark, Serena, and many more. We are building a product our users love and we are just getting started! THE ROLE Bitstack is hiring a Head of Risk & Compliance to lead its risk and compliance function at a defining moment for the company. Bitstack is moving from a single-product offering to a multi-product platform, expanding across European markets, and transitioning from PSAN to PSCA (MiCA) registration. The compliance function sits at the centre of that evolution. The Head of Risk & Compliance will own Bitstack's AML-CFT framework, regulatory positioning, and compliance operations end-to-end. This is a strategic and hands-on role with direct exposure to the co-founders and leadership team, and significant scope to shape how the function scales. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING REGULATORY & GOVERNANCE LEADERSHIP * Lead Bitstack's regulatory compliance strategy across MiCA/CASP, payments, and EMI activities. * Build, manage, and continuously improve scalable governance, escalation, and internal control frameworks across entities and products. * Primary point of contact with the AMF and ACPR, ensuring timely response to all regulatory obligations and requests, while securing, maintaining, and scaling Bitstack's regulatory licences across EU markets. * Oversee regulatory audits, inspections, independent controls, and remediation plans. * Support and monitor regulatory developments across MiCA, AML/CFT, PSD2, EMI, payments, stablecoins, and digital assets, and translate them into operational actions. * Act as the primary TRACFIN correspondent and declarant, taking full ownership of suspicious activity reporting, enhanced due diligence processes, sanctions governance, high-risk customer management frameworks, and all related regulatory reporting obligations. RISK & COMPLIANCE OPERATIONS * Manage all operational AML and fraud compliance frameworks ( including KYC/KYB, EDD, PEP, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, fraud escalation, adverse media reviews) * Ensure compliance operations scale effectively as Bitstack expands across products and markets. * Drive operational excellence across compliance workflows, tooling, SLAs, and remediation processes. * Build dashboards, KPIs/KRIs, reporting, and governance processes to improve visibility and control. * Strengthen Bitstack's internal control framework and operational risk management capabilities. * Oversee third-party compliance providers, outsourced controls, and operational risk related to external partners and regulated service providers. PRODUCT & BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP * Work closely with Product, Engineering, Design, Operations, and Customer Care to embed compliance into product development from day one. * Translate complex regulatory requirements into pragmatic product and operational decisions. * Act as a business partner to leadership teams while maintaining strong regulatory rigor. * Support the launch of new products, markets, partnerships, and regulated activities. LEADERSHIP & TEAM BUILDING * Scale and develop the Risk & Compliance organization as Bitstack grows. * Recruit, mentor, and structure high-performing compliance, risk, and internal control teams. * Build a culture of ownership, operational rigor, transparency, and sound risk management. * Lead company-wide compliance training, awareness, and risk culture initiatives. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR * 6+ years of experience in compliance, including significant senior-level exposure with management responsibilities, ideally within fintech, e-money, or digital assets. * Strong working knowledge of AML/CFT, KYC/KYB, PSD2, EMI regulation, and MiCA/DASP frameworks; AMF certification (or equivalent) and ACAMS certification are a plus. * Demonstrated experience managing regulatory examinations, independent audits, and external compliance relationships. * Experience building or scaling compliance functions in a fast-moving environment - comfortable with ambiguity and high ownership. * Strong product instinct - able to engage credibly with Engineering and Product teams and translate regulatory requirements into practical product decisions. * Languages: fluent in French, professional working proficiency in English. INTERVIEW PROCESS 1. Introductory Call (30 min) An initial conversation with our People Lead to get to know you better, share more details about the role, and give you an overview of the process. 2. Business Case Interview with the CEO (60 min) An applied exercise on a topic relevant to the role — such as MiCA transition planning, an AML framework review, or a product compliance challenge — to assess your technical depth and practical judgment. 3. Interview with the Risk & Compliance Team (60 min) A deeper conversation with your future teammates covering day-to-day collaboration, technical experience, and team fit. 4. Behavioural Interview with the Leadership team (60 min) A conversation centred on your experiences, decision-making, and collaboration style. We'll discuss real-world scenarios to understand how you navigate complex compliance challenges, stakeholder dynamics, and cross-functional work. PERKS & BENEFITS 🌎 Work from our office in Paris (Bourse) or Remote 🕑 Flexible working hours 👩⚕️ One of the best health insurance plans with 100% employer contributions 🏄 Monthly team activities and annual offsites 🍉 Swile meal vouchers 🤑 Competitive salary based on experience & generous Bitstack stock options DIVERSITY & INCLUSION We hire talented and passionate people from all kinds of backgrounds, we don’t care about your age or where you studied. If you’re excited about the role but your past experience doesn’t match every bullet point in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. What matters most is that you’re a builder at heart, you share our values, and you’re enthusiastic about our mission. #LI-TT1
About us: Velocity is revolutionising the global financial landscape by unifying fiat and digital assets through regulated stablecoin technology. We are tackling some of the most significant inefficiencies in global payments - from the limitations of SWIFT to the cost and delays of cross-border transactions. Founded by Eric Queathem, with decades of experience scaling and leading payments businesses, Velocity combines deep expertise in regulated financial systems with a fast-growing team of around 25 people across London and Warsaw. Our platform enables businesses to manage payments, treasury functions, and liquidity in real time, operating 24/7/365. We remove friction in global payouts, cross-border settlements, and treasury operations - seamlessly integrating stablecoin-powered speed with the reliability of traditional finance. Backed by robust partnerships, including strategic collaborations with Fireblocks and other leading technology providers, we are building trusted infrastructure for scalable global growth. In May 2025, we announced a $10m pre-seed round led by Activant Capital, with participation from Fuel Ventures, Triton Capital, Fabric Ventures, Commerce Ventures, Digital Space Ventures, and Preface Ventures - alongside strategic shareholders from Stripe, Worldpay, Visa, Circle, PayPal, and Google. Key responsibilities * Lead institutional and corporate KYC and EDD reviews, including complex ownership structures, UBO analysis, and risk assessments. * Own ongoing due diligence, periodic reviews, and trigger-based refresh processes. * Oversee and perform monitoring of crypto and fiat transactions to identify, investigate, and escalate suspicious activity. * Manage alert handling, investigations, and escalation workflows in line with Velocity’s risk appetite and regulatory obligations. * Support the development and optimisation of transaction monitoring rules, thresholds, and investigative processes in partnership with Compliance. * Draft, maintain, and own financial crime operational procedures and SOPs. * Support Compliance with regulatory change implementation, audits, and internal reviews. What we are looking for: * 5+ years’ experience in financial crime, AML/KYC, transaction monitoring, or related operational roles. * Strong experience across both crypto and fiat monitoring, including hands-on investigative work. * Experience with industry leading tools such as Chainalysis, SumSub and Notabene. * Proven ability to draft, own, and operationalise procedures and SOPs. * Experience partnering closely with Compliance teams in a regulated environment. * Strong understanding of UK and international AML / financial crime regulatory expectations. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document clear, practical processes. * Organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-growing environment. Why Join? * Work on a groundbreaking, forward-thinking solution: Be part of a team leveraging cutting-edge technologies to transform the global financial landscape. * Mission-driven environment with purpose: At Velocity, we prioritize security, and user empowerment, ensuring our solutions are built with integrity and designed to make a difference. * Learn from industry heavyweights: The founding team consists of seasoned operators with a proven track record in the industry, providing invaluable mentorship and guidance as we grow. * Backed by top-tier venture capital: Velocity is supported by premier investors, providing the resources and backing necessary to scale rapidly and execute on our ambitious vision. * Shape the future of global finance: Join an innovative team working on a revolutionary solution that is changing the long-term trajectory of financial operations. * Be part of a company with long-term vision: With a strong regulatory-first approach and a focus on sustainable, scalable growth, Velocity is poised for long-term success. Compensation & Benefits: * Shared ownership Everyone owns a share of the company - no exceptions. * Offices We’re a dispersed team but one that likes spending time together. We have an office in London, and we aim to work together there the majority of the time. We also believe in working with the best talent wherever it is in the world, so we also have great people who work remotely but join us f2f as much as possible. * Equipment It is important to have the best tools for the job. We will provide you with a high end Macbook and will update them regularly. We use all the best modern tools - and if you find an even more efficient way of doing something, we’ll adopt it. * Health and Wellbeing: Paid sick leave for physical and mental health. Depending on your location, private health cover, and extras like dental coverage. * Pension: Enrollment in our pension scheme. Velocity contributes the equivalent of 3% of your base salary. * Holiday: Everyone gets 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – or opt out of bank holidays and take 33 days whenever you like.