About Mesh
At Mesh, our mission is to enable consumers to pay and be paid with any asset. Today, trillions of dollars in tokenized assets exist but remain largely unusable for everyday commerce. Mesh is bridging this gap by making crypto payments reliable, useful, and ubiquitous. We combine a powerful orchestration engine with a seamless consumer app to unlock liquidity for the world. Backed by leading investors like PayPal Ventures, Paradigm, and Galaxy Ventures, we are building the infrastructure for the next era of the global economy. Join us!
We're looking for a hands-on AML/KYC Compliance Program Director to build and run our day-to-day compliance program in a fast-growing crypto payments infrastructure environment. You'll own critical AML/KYC/KYB processes, transaction monitoring, and financial crime prevention—working across complex multi-jurisdictional frameworks including EU MiCA, DORA, and money transmitter licensing requirements.
This is an execution-focused role. You'll be investigating alerts, managing monitoring systems, optimizing workflows, and partnering across teams to embed compliance controls throughout the business.
What You'll Do
- Execute end-to-end AML/KYC/KYB compliance for customer onboarding, including CDD and EDD for high-risk customers
- Manage transaction monitoring systems—configure rules, investigate alerts, and identify patterns of money laundering, structuring, terrorist financing, and sanctions violations
- Maintain operational compliance across EU MiCA, DORA, GENIUS, and money transmitter licensing obligations
- Oversee AML/CFT regulations, OFAC sanctions, and travel rule requirements
- Identify gaps in compliance workflows and implement improvements that balance efficiency with regulatory rigor
- Partner with Product, Engineering, and Customer Success to build compliance controls into platform functionality
- Support regulatory examinations and audits with documentation, testing, and timely responses
Who You Are
- Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in AML/KYC/KYB compliance operations, transaction monitoring, or financial crime investigation
- Background in fintech, cryptocurrency, financial services, or regulated payments
- Proficiency with blockchain analytics tools (Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM Labs, Blockaid)
- Experience with ID&V/KYC platforms (Alloy, Onfido, Jumio) highly valued
- Strong data analysis skills (Excel, SQL, Power BI/Tableau, Retool)
- Deep understanding of AML/CFT regulations, KYC/KYB requirements, and transaction monitoring systems
- Working knowledge of OFAC sanctions, travel rule obligations, and CDD/EDD methodologies
- Analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail
- Self-motivated problem-solver who thrives in dynamic regulatory environments
Why You’ll Love It Here
At Mesh, you're not stepping into a typical role—you're joining a rocket ship in mid-liftoff. You'll tackle complex, meaningful problems that actually move an industry forward, working alongside a sharp, motivated team that moves quickly, collaborates deeply, and expects everyone to operate with ownership. This is the kind of place where you'll see your work ship fast, make real impact, and be able to point to something and say, "I built that." You'll grow fast, level up your skills, and get a front-row seat to how a high-growth company scales from the inside, with competitive comp, solid benefits, and room to stretch your craft all coming standard. If you're energized by building, learning, and shaping something big—this is where you'll want to be.
How We Care For Our Team
We believe great work happens when people feel valued and supported. That starts with competitive salary and equity that grows as you and the company grow, plus comprehensive health coverage for you and your family. We offer unlimited PTO—and we mean it. Take the time you need to recharge and show up at your best.
We're invested in your growth with a dedicated budget for courses, conferences, and certifications. Work from wherever you're most productive with our remote-friendly approach, and count on having the top-tier tools and equipment you need to do exceptional work.
Mesh Pay is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Mesh (meshconnect.com) San Francisco, California, USA Office
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