Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)

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