• Develop and implement regulatory strategies to ensure compliance with global, regional, and local regulatory requirements. • Monitor and analyze regulatory developments and trends in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors. • Advise senior management on regulatory risks and opportunities. • Build and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies, industry groups, and other stakeholders. • Collaborate with product, legal, and engineering teams to ensure that compliance requirements are integrated into the development of products and services. • Prepare and submit regulatory filings, reports, and documentation as required. • Lead internal and external audits and regulatory inspections. • Conduct regulatory risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies. • Educate and train employees on regulatory requirements and best practices. • Represent Merkle Science in regulatory forums, conferences, and industry events.

• Review of marketing assets (for various channels - such as online, e-mail, and Direct Mail) to ensure that copy and offers comply with legal, regulatory, branding guidelines and policies; • Communicate errors, rationale, required actions, approvals, exceptions and status to Marketing Managers; • Maintain project status and necessary documentation in the project database and Excel tracker; • Complete creative review accurately within established deadlines and cycle-time and quality benchmarks; • Identify and resolve outstanding issues in a timely and effective manner; • Follow account policies and department’s Best Practices to ensure components of the mailings are accurate, and have passed compliance policies; • Work independently and collaboratively, taking initiative to support other corporate projects and ensure workload and productivity is aligned with capacity expectations; • Actively participate in meetings and training sessions; • Successfully pass monthly QA audits; • Support other corporate projects and initiatives; • Perform other duties as assigned.

• Act as the primary subject matter expert for all CIRO and securities regulatory requirements related to the lifecycle of entity accounts (e.g., account opening, KYC for entities, trading permissions, registered accounts, documentation, and ongoing monitoring). • Partner closely with Product Managers, Engineers, Designers, and Operations leaders throughout the product development lifecycle (discovery, design, launch, and iteration) to integrate regulatory requirements into the product platform. • Drive the development and enhancement of foundational platform components to support the complexities of entity account types. • Create and maintain internal regulatory documentation, policies, and procedures specific to entity accounts. Lead training sessions for internal stakeholders on new features and regulatory changes. • Identify, assess, and mitigate regulatory compliance risks associated with entity accounts and new product initiatives, ensuring alignment with the company’s risk appetite. • Support regulatory examinations and internal audits related to entity account practices, preparing necessary documentation and explanations.

• Design, implement, and continuously improve the organization’s international compliance program. • Establish enterprise-wide compliance policies, procedures, and controls aligned with best practices. • Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and the Board on international compliance risks and mitigation strategies. • Ensure compliance with international, U.S., and local laws. • Oversee compliance for international entities, branches, affiliates, and fiscal sponsorships. • Coordinate with legal counsel on regulatory filings, audits, and investigations. • Monitor evolving regulatory environments and assessing impact on global operations. • Provide executive oversight of donor compliance for government, foundation, and institutional funders. • Review and interpret complex grant and contract requirements. • Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant reporting of donor-funded activities. • Partner with program and finance teams to ensure restricted funds are managed in accordance with donor intent. • Oversee compliance with international financial regulations, including anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions screening, and anti-terrorism regulations. • Ensure robust internal controls for cross-border transactions and financial reporting. • Lead global compliance risk assessments and remediation plans. • Support internal and external audits related to international operations. • Maintain and enforce codes of conduct and ethics policies. • Recommend corrective actions and ensure effective implementation on any violations. • Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct organization wide. • Develop and deliver compliance training for staff, leadership, and international partners. • Provide guidance to country offices on compliance standards and expectations. • Ensure consistent compliance messaging across regions and departments.