# Chief Compliance Officer

**Company:** [Lightspark](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/lightspark)
**Location:** Culver City, CA
**Role:** Other
**Experience:** 10+ years
**Skills:** Compliance Program Design, AML, Kyc, Sanctions, Licensing Strategy, Regulatory Compliance, Cryptocurrency Regulations, Blockchain Technology, Data Privacy, Ai In Compliance, Regtech, Risk Assessment
**Posted:** 2026-07-13

> Chief Compliance Officer to design and lead the compliance function from first principles for Lightspark's global multi-asset payments business (fiat, stablecoins, Bitcoin). Own AML, sanctions, licensing, consumer protection, and build a tech/AI-forward program while scaling the team. Requires 10+ years compliance experience including 3+ years as CCO in scaling regulated crypto/fintech organizations.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain an effective compliance program for crypto and fiat payments services, covering AML, CFT, sanctions, consumer protection, financial security, reporting, data protection, and privacy for a global business. Work directly on program design and documents while managing internal and external teams.
- Oversee licensing management and strategy, determining licensing needs for new products, jurisdictions, and partnerships; lead applications and renewals end-to-end.
- Stay current with compliance developments and industry best practices, updating policies and procedures accordingly.
- Conduct regular risk assessments, identify compliance risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
- Provide ongoing training and education to employees to foster a culture of compliance and ethical behavior.
- Lead internal investigations into compliance issues, coordinate with external auditors, and implement corrective actions.
- Build a tech- and AI-forward compliance function by evaluating and deploying AI and automation for monitoring, reporting, and licensing tracking.
- Prepare and present compliance reports to senior leadership and the board, highlighting key issues, trends, and recommendations.
- Serve as primary point of contact for regulatory agencies, examiners, banking partnerships, and third-party regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Operations, and other departments to ensure compliance across all business activities.
- Scale the compliance team as needed to support efficient operations for a rapidly growing company.

## Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in compliance, with strong background in cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology, data privacy, or financial services.
- 3+ years of experience as a CCO or similar role in a scaling organization, including regulated businesses.
- Experience building compliance functions from scratch with a scrappy, builder mentality; comfortable with ambiguity and operating without a defined playbook.
- Deep understanding of regulatory requirements for digital currencies, blockchain technology, and payments, including AML, KYC, and data privacy regulations.
- Licensing experience setting strategy and leading applications for payments or crypto businesses; global or multi-jurisdictional experience is a strong plus.
- Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, ability to translate data into actionable insights, pragmatic business and risk judgment, and high integrity.
- Genuine tech and AI orientation; actively follow AI-assisted compliance and RegTech developments; think about automation and tooling to extend a lean team's reach.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to influence and collaborate across all levels, including the board.
- Experience in a startup or high-growth environment strongly preferred.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Global or multi-jurisdictional licensing experience.

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