Overview

1inch is the DeFi ecosystem building financial freedom for everyone. 1inch products help users and builders trade, hold and track digital assets - with self-custody, comprehensive security and the intuitive user experience they need to unlock the potential of true crypto ownership. 1inch protocols and APIs provide core infrastructure across the DeFi industry and beyond. If you’re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, join our industry-changing team. Location: We hire with a focus on Dubai and Europe. For this role, we prefer candidates who are either based in Dubai or working remotely within +/- 4 hours GST time.Role

The Head of Compliance will lead and operate 1inch’s compliance function under the Legal department. This role ensures that 1inch meets its regulatory and risk obligations while supporting crypto-native innovation across decentralized products and institutional-facing APIs. The ideal candidate brings both hands-on execution and strategic thinking, with experience in crypto, financial crime, sanctions, law enforcement response, and policy governance. You’ll collaborate with Legal, Security, Product, and Engineering, and own critical compliance programs (AML, enforcement, resolver onboarding, screening, etc.) across the group.Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with AML/KYC, sanctions, securities, and data privacy regulations across relevant jurisdictions (EU, VARA, Caymans, BVI, etc.)Oversee interaction with regulators and maintain ongoing compliance obligations (e.g. FINMA, VARA, other VASPs)Manage counterparty screening and onboarding (e.g. market makers, API clients, vendors) via DevPortal and internal risk exemption policiesOversee sanctions and risk-based transaction monitoring using tools like TRM Labs, Blockaid, and VPN filtersMaintain dashboards for alert volumes, false positives, and tool coverage gapsMaintain seizure logs and legal documentation related to enforcement outcomesLead coordination on hacks, scam reports, and DevPortal abuse cases with Security and LegalTrack incident response SLAs and ensure quarterly reporting to ExCo and BoDRespond to LEA requests and regulator inquiriesTrack timelines, dependencies, and disclosure coordinationOwn the law enforcement tracker and ensure internal SLA reportingManage market makers access approvals, risk classification, and trackingCoordinate refund and bounty wallet screeningsOversee API onboarding logic and update exemption rules as neededMaintain and publish security/compliance reports (internal and public-facing)Track training, whistleblower processes, and policy reviewsCoordinate with Legal and Ops on quarterly RiskCo reviews and compliance policy updatesDevelop compliance training programs for contributors, including wallet safety, insider trading, sanctions, etcManage third-party compliance vendors, screeners, and investigatorsRequirements

7–10+ years in compliance, risk, or legal roles in fintech or financial servicesProven experience designing compliance programs in startup or high-growth environmentsDeep understanding of AML/CFT, sanctions enforcement, and evolving crypto compliance trendsStrong cross-functional project delivery (Product, Legal, Security, Ops)Hands-on use of tools like TRM, Chainalysis, or onchain analytics platformsExperience handling law enforcement and regulator communicationComfortable navigating unclear or rapidly evolving regulatory terrainStrong writing, documentation, and policy-building skillsNice to have

Crypto-native experience or prior work at a DeFi protocol or Web3 infrastructure providerFamiliarity with cross-border licensing regimes (e.g., VARA, EU MiCA, Swiss FINMA)Familiarity with token screening or fusion-style resolver modelsExperience supporting security audits, dApp incident response, or product launches

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