At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs.
If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.
THE WORK:
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Regulatory Compliance Director to join Ripple’s growing Legal & Compliance team. This role will directly support the Senior Director, Regulatory Compliance on a range of initiatives spanning global payments and crypto licensing, regulatory engagement, and ongoing regulatory compliance operations. This individual will work cross-functionally with Compliance, Legal, Product, Finance, Information Security, Corporate Development, and Policy Teams, while maintaining close collaboration with global regulators and supervisory authorities.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Regulatory Licensing Execution: Support the development and execution of Ripple’s global licensing and registration initiatives for both traditional payments and crypto activities, including coordinating internal workstreams and external advisors.
- Regulatory Engagement: Act as a key liaison with supervisory teams at Ripple’s regulators. Prepare for, attend, and follow up on regulatory meetings and supervisory reviews alongside senior compliance leadership.
- Regulatory Change Management: Monitor and assess changes to applicable regulations across jurisdictions; ensure internal processes and controls remain aligned with regulatory expectations.
- Business Advisory: Provide subject matter expertise and strategic guidance to internal partners on licensing and regulatory compliance matters, enabling product launches, acquisitions, and market expansion in a compliant manner.
- Regulatory Compliance Program Support: Assist in enhancing Ripple’s regulatory compliance program by contributing to policy development, training, monitoring, and risk assessments as needed.
- Ad Hoc Regulatory Assignments: Lead or support high-priority regulatory compliance-related projects and investigations as assigned by the Senior Director or broader Legal & Compliance leadership.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Bachelor’s degree required; JD, LLM, or relevant advanced degree preferred.
- 12+ years of proven experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles within financial services, fintech, or crypto/digital assets. Previous experience at a financial services regulatory body preferred.
- Proven experience managing regulatory relationships and contributing to licensing or registration efforts globally.
- Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks applicable to payments, money transmission, digital assets, and blockchain technologies.
- Strong analytical and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives across geographies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex regulatory topics clearly and concisely.
- Prior experience working at or engaging closely with financial regulators.
- Experience supporting crypto or virtual asset service provider (VASP) licensing in multiple jurisdictions
WHO WE ARE:
Do Your Best Work
- The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
- A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact. A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
- Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
- In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in.
- Bi-weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
- We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!
Take Control of Your Finances
- Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
- Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
- Employee giving match
- Mobile phone stipend
Take Care of Yourself
- R&R days so you can rest and recharge
- Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
- Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
- Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
- Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events
Benefits listed above are for full-time employees.
Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance. Please find our UK/EU Applicant Privacy Notice and our California Applicant Privacy Notice for reference.
