Senior Director of Governance, Risk and Compliance

At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs. If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value. THE WORK: As the Senior Director of GRC, you will define and lead Ripple's Governance, Risk & Compliance strategy. This is a high-impact leadership role at the nexus of security, regulatory compliance, and business strategy in one of the most multifaceted sectors in FinTech. You will build a unified, engineering-first GRC function that spans a diverse and growing team and be the authoritative voice on compliance, risk posture, and governance maturity to senior leadership, regulators, and partners worldwide. WHAT YOU'LL DO: * Set the strategic vision and multi-year roadmap for GRC, ensuring programs scale with Ripple's growth and evolving regulatory landscape. * Pioneer the use of AI and automation across the GRC function, from continuous control monitoring and automated evidence collection to AI-assisted risk assessments and policy management, reducing manual overhead, accelerating audit readiness, and shifting the program from reactive compliance to predictive risk intelligence. * Lead, mentor, and grow a team of GRC Program Managers and Engineers, fostering a culture of rigorous thinking, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. * Design and operate an integrated GRC program spanning Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Compliance, BCDR, and Internal Audit, with a strong emphasis on data sharing and cross-functional alignment. * Own and adv