Remote Head Of Compliance Jobs
Remote Head Of Compliance jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed financial services companies, and healthcare and technology organizations hiring compliance leadership without a location requirement. Employers actively hiring right now include finalsite, Step, and Gauntlet. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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INTRODUCTION
Gauntlet is hiring its first dedicated Head of Compliance. Compliance responsibilities currently sit across Legal and the wider business. This role brings that work together, identifies the gaps, and establishes a clear, practical program that scales with the company. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will set the direction but also own the execution: writing the policies, building the processes, implementing the tooling, and running the monitoring to make sure the program works in practice. Gauntlet recently completed its Series C and is preparing for registrations in the capital markets space, and as the business grows we need a compliance program that keeps pace without creating unnecessary friction. The scope is broad - financial crime, securities regulation, privacy, marketing, employment, anti-corruption, regulatory registrations, and other areas that emerge as the business develops. This is a hands-on senior role with meaningful ownership, direct access to company leadership, and the chance to build a program suited to an onchain financial business rather than inherit one designed for a different kind of company.
ABOUT GAUNTLET
Gauntlet builds the financial systems of the future. While much of on-chain finance is focused on point solutions, we operate across the entire stack to offer best-in-class vault products. Today, we serve over $1.6B in client TVL across some of the largest fintechs/neobanks, protocols, exchanges, and capital allocators in crypto, and, increasingly, traditional asset management. Our team brings together traditional finance and crypto-native expertise to deliver durable, sophisticated products for institutional clients moving on-chain.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Build and run Gauntlet's compliance program, including its priorities, governance, controls, and operating cadence
Draft, update, and implement policies and procedures across the business, and establish a practical compliance testing and monitoring program
Create reporting, escalation, and governance processes that give leadership a clear view of compliance risks and issues
Support upcoming registrations, help prepare the business for the regulatory requirements that follow, and coordinate regulatory examinations, audits, and related information requests
Partner with Legal, Product, Engineering, Finance, People, and commercial teams to incorporate compliance requirements into their day-to-day work, and review and improve company-wide compliance training
Advise the business across financial crime, privacy, marketing, securities, anti-corruption, employment, and other relevant areas
Use AI and automation to make monitoring, reporting, policy management, and other compliance workflows more efficient
Keep the program current as Gauntlet's products, clients, and regulatory obligations evolve
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
First 30 days. Map the compliance work already happening across Legal and the wider business. Meet stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Finance, People, and commercial teams. Form a clear view of the gaps and a prioritized plan for closing them.
First 3-6 months. Core policies and procedures drafted and rolling out. A practical testing and monitoring program stood up. Reporting, escalation, and governance cadence running, giving leadership a clear view of compliance risk. Registration preparation on track.
In 1 year. A compliance program that scales with the business: registrations supported, examinations and audits running smoothly, and teams involving compliance early — not only after a problem has occurred. The program manages risk practically, without unnecessary friction.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Experience building a compliance program, standing up a major part of one, or materially improving how an existing program operates
Broad compliance experience across several domains rather than a single specialism, with strong knowledge of how policies, controls, monitoring, testing, training, reporting, and governance work together
Experience supporting regulatory registrations, examinations, audits, or similar engagements
A willingness to work directly on the detail — you can both set the approach and execute it, without needing a mature compliance function around you to get started
The ability to give clear, practical guidance without overcomplicating it: managing risk pragmatically rather than defaulting to the most conservative answer, while giving a clear "no" when the risk requires it
Good judgement and the confidence to raise concerns directly when something does not look right
* Comfort working in a growing company where the priorities and regulatory questions will continue to evolve
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in crypto, digital assets, or onchain financial products, and familiarity with the regulatory questions facing businesses operating across traditional and onchain finance
A compliance designation such as CAMS, CRCM, or CCEP
Existing experience working with relevant regulators
Experience using AI, automation, or data tooling within a compliance program
BENEFITS AND PERKS
Remote first - work from anywhere in the US & CAN!
Regular in-person company retreats and cross-country "office visit" perk
100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees
$1,000 WFH stipend
Monthly reimbursement for home internet, phone, and cellular data
Unlimited vacation
100% paid parental leave of 12 weeks
Fertility benefits
* Opportunity for incentive compensation
The national pay range for this role is $200,000 - $240,000 base plus additional On Target Earnings potential by level and equity in the company. Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for a company of our size and industry, and are one part of many compensation, benefits and other reward opportunities we provide. Individual pay rate decisions are based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skill set, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
INTRODUCTION
Gauntlet is hiring its first dedicated Head of Compliance. Compliance responsibilities currently sit across Legal and the wider business. This role brings that work together, identifies the gaps, and establishes a clear, practical program that scales with the company. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will set the direction but also own the execution: writing the policies, building the processes, implementing the tooling, and running the monitoring to make sure the program works in practice. Gauntlet recently completed its Series C and is preparing for registrations in the capital markets space, and as the business grows we need a compliance program that keeps pace without creating unnecessary friction. The scope is broad - financial crime, securities regulation, privacy, marketing, employment, anti-corruption, regulatory registrations, and other areas that emerge as the business develops. This is a hands-on senior role with meaningful ownership, direct access to company leadership, and the chance to build a program suited to an onchain financial business rather than inherit one designed for a different kind of company.
ABOUT GAUNTLET
Gauntlet builds the financial systems of the future. While much of on-chain finance is focused on point solutions, we operate across the entire stack to offer best-in-class vault products. Today, we serve over $1.6B in client TVL across some of the largest fintechs/neobanks, protocols, exchanges, and capital allocators in crypto, and, increasingly, traditional asset management. Our team brings together traditional finance and crypto-native expertise to deliver durable, sophisticated products for institutional clients moving on-chain.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Build and run Gauntlet's compliance program, including its priorities, governance, controls, and operating cadence
Draft, update, and implement policies and procedures across the business, and establish a practical compliance testing and monitoring program
Create reporting, escalation, and governance processes that give leadership a clear view of compliance risks and issues
Support upcoming registrations, help prepare the business for the regulatory requirements that follow, and coordinate regulatory examinations, audits, and related information requests
Partner with Legal, Product, Engineering, Finance, People, and commercial teams to incorporate compliance requirements into their day-to-day work, and review and improve company-wide compliance training
Advise the business across financial crime, privacy, marketing, securities, anti-corruption, employment, and other relevant areas
Use AI and automation to make monitoring, reporting, policy management, and other compliance workflows more efficient
Keep the program current as Gauntlet's products, clients, and regulatory obligations evolve
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
First 30 days. Map the compliance work already happening across Legal and the wider business. Meet stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Finance, People, and commercial teams. Form a clear view of the gaps and a prioritized plan for closing them.
First 3-6 months. Core policies and procedures drafted and rolling out. A practical testing and monitoring program stood up. Reporting, escalation, and governance cadence running, giving leadership a clear view of compliance risk. Registration preparation on track.
In 1 year. A compliance program that scales with the business: registrations supported, examinations and audits running smoothly, and teams involving compliance early — not only after a problem has occurred. The program manages risk practically, without unnecessary friction.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Experience building a compliance program, standing up a major part of one, or materially improving how an existing program operates
Broad compliance experience across several domains rather than a single specialism, with strong knowledge of how policies, controls, monitoring, testing, training, reporting, and governance work together
Experience supporting regulatory registrations, examinations, audits, or similar engagements
A willingness to work directly on the detail — you can both set the approach and execute it, without needing a mature compliance function around you to get started
The ability to give clear, practical guidance without overcomplicating it: managing risk pragmatically rather than defaulting to the most conservative answer, while giving a clear "no" when the risk requires it
Good judgement and the confidence to raise concerns directly when something does not look right
* Comfort working in a growing company where the priorities and regulatory questions will continue to evolve
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in crypto, digital assets, or onchain financial products, and familiarity with the regulatory questions facing businesses operating across traditional and onchain finance
A compliance designation such as CAMS, CRCM, or CCEP
Existing experience working with relevant regulators
Experience using AI, automation, or data tooling within a compliance program
BENEFITS AND PERKS
Remote first - work from anywhere in the US & CAN!
Regular in-person company retreats and cross-country "office visit" perk
100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees
$1,000 WFH stipend
Monthly reimbursement for home internet, phone, and cellular data
Unlimited vacation
100% paid parental leave of 12 weeks
Fertility benefits
* Opportunity for incentive compensation
The national pay range for this role is $200,000 - $240,000 base plus additional On Target Earnings potential by level and equity in the company. Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for a company of our size and industry, and are one part of many compensation, benefits and other reward opportunities we provide. Individual pay rate decisions are based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skill set, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Government & Public Sector
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote head of compliance jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in law, business, finance, or a related field with relevant compliance experience
- Deep knowledge of applicable regulatory frameworks such as SEC, FINRA, HIPAA, or GDPR
- Professional certification such as CCEP, CRCM, CAMS, or equivalent compliance credential
- Experience building, managing, or overhauling a compliance program within a regulated industry
- Proven ability to conduct internal investigations and present findings to senior leadership or boards
- Proficiency with compliance management software, case tracking tools, and risk assessment platforms
Tips for Your Remote Head Of Compliance Job Search
Prove your async compliance leadership style
Remote employers need to see that you can direct compliance programs without in-person oversight. Document examples of written risk assessments, async team communications, and remotely managed audit cycles in your application materials so hiring managers can assess your independent judgment immediately.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote head of compliance openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your regulatory background and apply directly without sorting through mixed location results.
Highlight the compliance tools you run remotely
Name the specific platforms you use to manage compliance workflows, such as policy management software, GRC tools, or audit tracking systems. Remote employers want to know you can run a compliance function through those tools without needing physical access to files or staff.
Prepare for a distributed team interview process
Remote head of compliance interviews often involve multiple video rounds with legal, operations, and executive stakeholders across time zones. Practice communicating regulatory risk clearly and concisely on video, and prepare to walk through a past compliance program you ran with minimal in-person coordination.
Remote Head Of Compliance Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote head of compliance job?
Target companies that already operate distributed teams, because they have the infrastructure and appetite for remote compliance leadership. Remote employers screen hard for self-direction, clear written communication, and the ability to run cross-functional programs without in-person presence. Demonstrating experience managing regulatory frameworks asynchronously, building compliance calendars independently, and presenting findings in writing rather than in a conference room will give you a real edge over candidates with stronger in-office backgrounds.
Which companies hire remote head of compliances?
Employers currently hiring remote head of compliances include finalsite, Step, and Gauntlet, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote-first fintech companies, distributed healthcare technology firms, and SaaS organizations with nationally dispersed legal and operations teams are the most consistent sources of remote head of compliance openings.
Can you get a remote head of compliance job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level head of compliance roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage regulatory programs independently from day one without in-office coaching. Smaller remote-first startups and early-stage fintech companies are the most open to candidates who show strong foundational knowledge, completed compliance certifications, and documented work on policies or audits, even in a supporting capacity.
Do you need a degree for remote head of compliance jobs?
Not always. Remote employers hiring for this role weigh demonstrated regulatory expertise, relevant certifications such as CRCM or CCEP, and a history of building or managing compliance programs alongside or instead of a formal degree. Candidates who can show concrete results, such as audit outcomes, policy implementations, or regulatory examination results, often compete effectively regardless of their educational background.
Which industries hire the most remote head of compliances?
The sectors hiring the most remote head of compliances are Government & Public Sector, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These industries rely heavily on distributed teams and face significant regulatory obligations that require dedicated compliance leadership regardless of where that leader is physically located.
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