Principal Officer

Job Description: Principal Officer

Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

• Ensure all products and operations comply with applicable regulations (AML, KYC, licensing, financial reporting, cybersecurity).
• Work with legal and compliance teams to navigate global regulatory environments and maintain audit readiness.
• Represent the company during regulatory reviews, external audits, and partner due-diligence processes.

Stakeholder & Partner Management

• Manage high-level relationships with investors, strategic partners, regulators, and external vendors.
• Participate in industry forums, conferences, and consortiums to represent the company’s interests.
• Facilitate transparent communication across internal and external stakeholders.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee risk management frameworks, internal controls, and operational processes related to crypto product lifecycles.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across teams for efficiency, security, and product robustness.
• Lead crisis-management strategies for market volatility, cybersecurity incidents, and operational disruptions.

Qualifications Required

• 3+ years of experience in fintech, digital assets, blockchain, financial services, or related fields.

Preferred

• Experience in scaling high-growth startups or managing complex financial products.
• Prior interaction with financial regulators or digital-asset licensing processes.
• Technical familiarity with blockchain development basics (smart contracts, consensus mechanisms, cryptography).
• MBA, CFA, or relevant professional certifications.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking & innovation
• Regulatory literacy
• Cross-functional leadership
• Risk management
• Product development expertise
• Problem-solving & decision-making
• Ability to thrive in fast-changing environments
• Proven track record in senior leadership roles involving product strategy, regulatory management, or operations.
• Deep understanding of crypto markets, blockchain technology, token economics, and decentralized finance (DeFi).
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., AML/CFT, KYC, MiCA, SEC guidance, FATF standards).
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills.