Lead Compliance Officer - Digital Assets and Cryptocurrency Compliance
About This Role
This is a rare opportunity to shape compliance strategy at the crossroads of institutional finance and distributed ledger technology. You'll join the Broker Dealer Operations Compliance team, providing critical oversight across Wealth & Investment Management (WIM) and Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) Operations, with a sharp focus on digital assets, cryptocurrency, and emerging decentralized finance (DeFi) activities. If you thrive on solving novel regulatory puzzles in web3, this role puts you at the center of it all.
What You'll Be Doing
Serve as a strategic compliance partner across WIM and CIB operations, advising on digital asset and cryptocurrency-related business initiatives
Monitor regulatory developments affecting blockchain, smart contracts, and decentralized finance, translating complex rules into actionable guidance
Lead risk assessments for emerging crypto products and distributed ledger technology integrations within operational workflows
Partner cross-functionally with legal, risk, and business teams to design controls that support responsible innovation in digital assets
Drive regulatory change management processes tied to evolving crypto and blockchain compliance frameworks
Support monitoring and surveillance activities for operations touching both traditional and decentralized financial instruments
What We're Looking For
Extensive experience in compliance, risk management, or regulatory affairs within financial services or broker-dealer operations
Working knowledge of blockchain technology, cryptocurrency markets, and digital asset regulatory frameworks
Strong understanding of smart contracts and decentralized finance (DeFi) concepts and their compliance implications
Proven ability to translate regulatory ambiguity into clear, practical business guidance
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across legal, compliance, and operations teams
Demonstrated leadership experience managing compliance programs in complex, matrixed organizations
Bonus Points
Professional certifications in blockchain, digital assets, or crypto compliance (e.g., CBP, CCI)
Direct experience advising on crypto custody, tokenization, or digital asset trading operations
Familiarity with web3 ecosystem players, exchanges, and emerging regulatory bodies overseeing distributed ledger activities
Prior exposure to broker-dealer regulatory frameworks (FINRA, SEC) as applied to digital assets
Why Join Us
Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives
Opportunity to shape compliance strategy at the forefront of blockchain and crypto adoption in traditional finance
Collaborative, innovation-driven culture that values forward-thinking problem solvers
Continuous learning opportunities in one of the fastest-evolving areas of financial regulation
Salary Range
$142,367.23 - $142,367.23
Ready to Apply?
To submit your application for this position, please visit Wells Fargo Bank's official website and follow their application process.