Chief Compliance Officer

About AngelList:

We exist to accelerate innovation by increasing the number of successful startups in the world. We want to give more people the opportunity to participate in the venture economy by building the financial infrastructure that makes it possible for more people to invest in world changing startups, and build tools for startups that help them run their operations so they can focus on building. 

AngelList is the nexus of venture capital and the startup community. We support over $124B+ assets on our platform, and we’ve driven capital to over 12,000 startups, almost 282 of which are unicorns. 57% of top-tier U.S. VC deals involve investors on AngelList.

While our scale is large, our ambitions are even larger – we’re innovating on the financial infrastructure for venture investors and the startups they invest in. Come build with us.

About the Role:

AngelList is seeking a Chief Compliance Officer to own and evolve AngelList’s compliance function. This role requires a strategic thinker with a meticulous eye for detail and a passion for building scalable compliance frameworks.

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in fostering a culture of compliance and sound risk management by overseeing our regulatory compliance and enterprise risk management programs. You will lead compliance initiatives that support the development of new regulated business lines while safeguarding and enhancing our existing offerings.

You will be instrumental in scaling and managing a best-in-class regulatory compliance program as AngelList deepens its presence in existing markets and explores new product offerings. Your responsibilities will include leading our compliance strategy, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory obligations, managing regulatory reporting, and maintaining strong relationships with regulatory bodies. Additionally, you will oversee our data privacy compliance and risk management initiatives.

AngelList operates at the intersection of technology and financial services. The ideal candidate will thrive in navigating both domains, finding innovative compliance solutions, designing efficient systems, and moving quickly in a dynamic environment.

• Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive compliance program aligned with regulatory requirements and AngelList’s business objectives.
• Lead relationships with regulatory agencies, ensuring transparent communication and timely reporting.
• Oversee compliance for all regulated activities, including banking, payments, securities, and private fund advisory services (including KYC/AML processes, investor accreditation, data privacy, and advertising compliance).
• Identify and mitigate emerging compliance risks in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Manage incident response for compliance and privacy-related events.
• Support the launch of new business lines by assessing compliance implications and ensuring regulatory readiness.

• 10 plus years of experience in compliance roles, preferably within fintech, banking, or investment advisory sectors.
• Proven expertise in U.S. payments and banking regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act, US PATRIOT Act, and state money transmission laws.
• Deep knowledge of compliance requirements for private securities offerings and broker-dealer activities, including SEC and FINRA regulations, as well as state securities laws and Blue Sky filings.
• Thorough understanding of global data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA); cybersecurity compliance frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001; and vendor and third-party compliance risks.
• Strong leadership skills with experience guiding compliance teams and fostering a culture of ethical excellence.
• Exceptional communication skills to liaise with regulatory bodies, internal teams, and external partners.
• A proactive approach to identifying risks and developing innovative solutions.

• Proficiency in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating compliance risks associated with fintech operations, banking, payments, and securities and investment regulation services.
• Ability to develop, implement, and enforce compliance policies and procedures that align with regulatory requirements and business objectives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with regulatory bodies, internal teams, and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex regulations and assess their impact on business operations.
• Proven leadership abilities to guide compliance teams and foster a culture of ethical behavior and compliance within the organization.
• Familiarity with compliance-related technologies and tools used in fintech environments.

If you don’t tick every box above, we’d still encourage you to apply. We’re building a diverse team whose skills balance and complement one another.

AngelList has offices in two hub cities: San Francisco and New York City that you can choose to work from. We’re focused on hiring within these hubs and people hired from these hub offices are expected to come into the office twice per week (Tuesdays and choice between Wednesday or Thursday). From time to time, we will make rare exceptions for new hires if they need to be fully remote.

Compensation: The compensation for this role consists of a competitive base salary, benefits, and equity package. The base salary for this role is $330,000+ annually but actual will vary based on a number of factors including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Additional details about our Total Rewards package will be provided during the recruitment process.

Benefits: We support our employees in their lives both inside and outside of work.

*See additional detail on our benefits here: https://angell.ist/venture-benefits

*Learn about our Funders & Founders Program here: https://join.angellist.com/

Working at AngelList: At AngelList, we are united in our purpose to accelerate innovation and build the future of private markets. Our beliefs and values shape how we work, collaborate, and create impact. If the below resonate, we’d love to have you with us.

*Beliefs: https://angell.ist/beliefs

*Values & Leadership Expectations: https://angell.ist/values

AngelList is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.