At River we are building the world’s most trusted financial institution to empower people to take ownership of their financial lives through Bitcoin, the world’s only incorruptible digital money. We believe in a future where every person will have bitcoin savings, and every business will have bitcoin on the balance sheet. We obsessively design and build delightful products that help our clients buy, sell, secure, and use Bitcoin.
We’re looking for an ambitious and proactive candidate to join our compliance team at River. Prior compliance experience isn’t required, what matters most is a strong sense of ownership, curiosity, growth, excellent communication skills, and an interest in working directly with clients. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex problems, owning operational improvements, working cross-functionally, and has an interest in Bitcoin.
River is growing quickly and has raised more than $50 million from leading investors, including Goldcrest, Kingsway, Polychain, M13, DG, and Valor. We have also released our company's financials and proof of reserves publicly, so all of our clients and employees can verify the robustness and growth of the business themselves.
What you will be doingSupport the day-to-day operation of River’s compliance, fraud, sanctions, complaints, and dispute programs
Use data analysis to identify trends in client activity surfacing risk and operational gaps
Own operational improvements to River’s compliance tooling and workflows by identifying inefficiencies and supporting changes with a data driven approach
Collaborate with Product and Engineering to improve and automate compliance operations to facilitate River’s growth
Execute and enhance River’s compliance program policies, procedures, and controls
Partner with Client Services and Finance to support investigations and recommend appropriate risk based resolutions
Conduct compliance-related outreach to clients, balancing regulatory requirements with a high-quality customer experience
Support regulatory examinations, audits, and responses to legal and law enforcement inquiries
Report to River’s leadership on compliance program trends, progress, and developments
Excitement to work in a fast-paced fintech environment with a positive and collaborative attitude
Strong critical thinker who can make sound risk based decisions in ambiguous situations
Demonstrated experience in data analysis and risk management
Working knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g., SQL)
Strong personal initiative, reliability, and ability to prioritize competing deadlines
Resourceful problem solver with a creative approach
Demonstrated ability to translate high-level goals into clear, actionable operational processes
Willingness to learn, grow, and evolve by taking on new challenges
Interest in Bitcoin and River’s mission
Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 full-time
Competitive compensation and equity
Unlimited PTO
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k
Introductory interview (15 minutes)
Role specific interview block (1 hour with two River employees)
Prompted written assessment
Culture & executive interview (1 hour block with leadership, including River’s founder/CEO )
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