Regulatory Compliance Director

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