Chief Compliance Officer

Important Notice

This is a sweat equity–only role within an early-stage startup. There is no cash compensation at this stage. Only highly dedicated individuals with prior startup experience and long-term commitment should apply.

Role Description

The Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) will be responsible for designing and leading Aurkei’s global compliance strategy across healthcare, financial services, and digital assets. This role ensures that Aurkei operates within regulatory frameworks while enabling innovation in tokenized healthcare payments. This is a strategic and operational leadership role, working closely with executive leadership, legal, product, and external regulators.

Qualifications

• 8–15+ years of experience in compliance, regulatory, or legal roles, with 
  direct exposure to blockchain, digital assets, or fintech infrastructure
• Strong working knowledge of 
  AML/KYC frameworks in crypto environments
  , including wallet-level monitoring, on-chain analytics, and transaction risk scoring
• Deep understanding of 
  regulatory treatment of digital assets
  , including:
• Stablecoins and tokenized payment systems
• Custodial vs non-custodial wallet frameworks
• Money transmission and virtual asset service provider (VASP) requirements
• Experience designing or overseeing compliance programs for:
• Crypto exchanges, wallets, or DeFi protocols
• Token issuance, mint/burn mechanisms, or on/off-ramps
• Cross-border digital payment systems
• Familiarity with 
  on-chain data tools
   (e.g., Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic) and ability to translate blockchain activity into compliance insights
• Strong understanding of 
  smart contract risk, escrow mechanisms, and transaction flows
  , and how compliance controls can be embedded at the protocol level
• Experience engaging with regulators on 
  emerging tech frameworks
  , including participation in sandboxes or licensing processes
• Ability to balance 
  regulatory compliance with product scalability
  , especially in fast-moving, undefined regulatory environments