Regulatory Compliance Director

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