Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) at Dinari
Location: *San Francisco Bay Area / Remote (US-based)
Dinari
Join us as we build the future of Open Financial Market Infrastructure from issuing innovative 1:1 securities-backed tokens to building the next-generation global distribution network. Dinari's APIs and SDKs allow anybody from exchanges to wallet apps to offer securities-backed tokens to their customers in a secure and compliant way. Our team is small but talented and led by founders with a proven track record with successful exits from industry giants including Freenome, LegalZoom and Crunchyroll.
Role
We are seeking a Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to join Dinari’s executive team and own the design, implementation, and ongoing evolution of our global compliance framework.
This is not a maintenance role—we are looking for a builder. You will architect and operationalize compliance across jurisdictions, own our U.S. broker-dealer compliance program, and ensure Dinari scales responsibly while navigating an evolving regulatory landscape.
This role requires strong judgment and comfort operating in ambiguity—you will navigate regulatory gray areas, thoughtfully evaluating risk and reward to enable strategic decision-making and business growth.
You will report directly to the CEO and partner closely with Product, Legal, Finance and Engineering to embed compliance into the core of our platform.
Responsibilities
Regulatory Leadership
Serve as the designated CCO for Dinari’s U.S. broker-dealer
Own relationships with FINRA, SEC, and other relevant regulatory bodies
Lead regulatory strategy across U.S. and international markets
Global Compliance Infrastructure
Build and scale KYC/KYB programs across multiple jurisdictions
Design risk-based compliance frameworks that enable growth without compromising integrity
Develop policies, procedures, and controls for a rapidly evolving product surface
Broker-Dealer Oversight
Own Dinari’s broker-dealer license and maintain all associated regulatory obligations
Ensure full compliance with all broker-dealer regulatory requirements
Oversee audits, filings, examinations, and ongoing reporting obligations
Maintain and continuously improve supervisory procedures (WSPs)
Operational Execution
Roll up your sleeves to implement systems, workflows, and tooling
Partner with Product, Legal and Engineering to embed compliance into user flows and infrastructure
Evaluate and manage third-party vendors (KYC providers, transaction monitoring, etc.)
Executive Partnership
Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team on compliance and regulatory risk
Help shape company strategy in light of regulatory realities and opportunities
Qualifications and Background
Core Experience
10+ years in compliance, with significant experience in broker-dealer environments
Prior experience as a CCO or senior compliance leader at a regulated financial institution or fintech
Deep expertise in KYC/KYB, AML, and U.S. securities regulation
Strong familiarity with FINRA and SEC requirements
Builder Mindset
Proven track record of building compliance programs from the ground up or scaling them in high-growth environments
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and designing systems that don’t yet exist
Willing to engage in both strategic and highly detailed operational work
Leadership & Presence
Executive-level communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
High ownership mentality—you proactively identify risk and take initiative
Ability to balance regulatory rigor with business velocity
Demonstrated ability to navigate regulatory gray areas, thoughtfully evaluating risk and reward to enable informed, strategic decision-making
Bonus Points
Experience in crypto, tokenization, or digital assets
Exposure to global regulatory frameworks beyond the U.S.
Experience working closely with product and engineering teams