Senior Director of Compliance

This role reports to the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer

Location: Preference for New York, NY or Miami, FL

Company and Role Overview 

Twenty One Capital, Inc. is a Bitcoin-focused operating company. Designed to pair one of the largest Bitcoin treasuries in the public markets with operating businesses, Twenty One aims to provide shareholders with direct, capital-efficient exposure to Bitcoin through a growing Bitcoin-native platform. Twenty One Capital, Inc. is based in Austin, Texas, with teams in New York City and Miami. Twenty One Capital, Inc. is publicly listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker symbol “XXI”.  

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Director of Compliance to lead the development, implementation, and administration of the company’s compliance program. As a foundational leader in this function, you will design and administer the compliance frameworks, policies, and scalable systems required to navigate the complex and evolving compliance landscape for public companies. You will serve as the primary compliance partner to executive leadership and will report to the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer.

Your Key Responsibilities 

Compliance Leadership 

• Design and scale the company’s compliance program and risk management framework to support rapid business growth across multiple business domains while mitigating compliance risk.
• Recruit, build, and lead a foundational, high-performing compliance team.
• Partner strategically with business, legal and finance teams to embed compliance-by-design into all new business verticals.

Ethics and Governance

• Maintain, enforce, and periodically update the company's Code of Conduct and internal ethics policies.
• Design and lead company-wide compliance training programs to foster a culture of ethics, integrity, and compliance.
• Develop, implement, and administer the company’s compliance reports to the Board and Audit Committee.

Operational Compliance

• Maintain and administer all company policies and procedures.
• Oversee core operational compliance functions, including AML/KYC and sanctions screening.
• Manage public communications compliance, ensuring all marketing, PR, and social media materials meet applicable regulatory standards and internal company policy requirements.

Qualifications 

• 8+ years of senior compliance experience, preferably within fintech, digital assets or other regulated companies. Experience at public or late-stage and venture-backed companies is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; compliance certifications (CAMS, CCAS, IIAP, etc.) are a strong plus.
• Proven track record of building and managing compliance teams, with the ability to scale operations in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
• Deep and extensive experience and familiarity with standard compliance tech and tools (e.g., ethics and training systems, AML/KYC screening, compliance tracking and monitor systems, etc.).
• Exceptional organizational, detail-oriented, and cross-functional communication skills.

The estimated salary for this role is $215,000 - $285,000. Actual placement within this range will depend on experience, skills, and qualifications.