What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product & Compliance Operations Lead position at HIFI?
About Us
Over the past 15 years, we saw every company become a fintech company and we believe that in the next decade - every company will transform into a stablecoin company. At HIFI, we are on a mission to create the tools to power the next chapter of the internet to allow fintechs and enterprises to create entirely new money movement experiences with stablecoins. We move billions across every corner of the world from the U.S., Latam, Africa, and APAC - while working with ambitious startups to reimagine new financial applications and established Fortune 500s.
We are a team of builders, operators, and problem solvers based in the heart of the financial services capital : New York City. Our team is deeply focused on shipping world-class tech products and is rooted in a strong sense of business acumen to create global financial products (Uber, Square, Coinbase, Citi, PWC, Quadpay). We are backed by world-class investors, including Fabric VC, Elevate Growth Fund, Side Door Ventures, and more.
The Role
As the Senior Product Compliance & Operations Lead at HIFI, you will be working side by side with the Chief Operating and Risk Officer and focused on building HIFI's U.S and Global compliance function. You'll focus on architecting and building a compliance framework that meets regulatory expectations across multiple jurisdictions. A typical day could be meeting with global financial institutions, remediating customer issues, or negotiating deals with outside vendors - you will work at 30,000 feet and immediately zoom down to ground level. You will constantly be interfacing with customers, regulators, and founders.
Overall, we are looking for someone who doesn't view compliance as a red-tape function but as an extension of helping create powerful product experiences.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day technical operations to ensure full adherence to BSA / AML regulations for both fiat and digital assets
- Manage and enhance transaction monitoring tools, ensuring accurate detection and flagging of suspicious activities
- Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of compliance policies and procedures
- Partner with external compliance providers to coordinate audits and monitor ongoing regulatory obligations
- Oversee compliance systems and integrations; work closely with engineering teams to streamline technical workflows to ensure compliance with requirements
- Lead the resolution of compliance-related escalations and provide expert guidance on technical operational issues
- Lead the execution of obtaining regulatory licenses and expanding into regulated banking partners across the globe.
Who you are
We have no hard roles about in-person work, however most of our company works together in our Flatiron office and recognizes it allows us to move faster.
At HIFI, we are focused on building a diverse and inclusive team. While you may not meet all of our requirements, we’d encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of our expectations. You may be a great fit for this role or another role in our team.