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Head of Compliance
Base pay range
$180,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr
About the Company
We are a leading global cross-border embedded payments provider, processing over $300B in transactions worldwide. Our mission is to enable seamless, secure, and compliant international payments that power global commerce.
We’re seeking a Head of Compliance to oversee our North American compliance function, ensuring adherence to U.S. and Canadian regulations while fostering business growth and exceptional customer experiences.
Key Responsibilities
Compliance Program Leadership: Design, implement, and manage the North America Compliance Program across all regimes—regulatory compliance, licensing, AML/CFT, sanctions, anti-corruption, and more.
Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks across all business units and subsidiaries.
Regulatory Expertise: Maintain deep knowledge of relevant laws and guidelines; brief executives and the Board; train teams on new requirements; develop robust policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Monitoring & Reporting: Oversee compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies; prepare accurate regulatory filings including MSB reports, SARs, and OFAC submissions.
Regulatory Engagement: Lead examinations, license renewals, and inquiries; build and maintain positive relationships with regulators.
Product & Business Integration: Embed compliance controls into new products and initiatives from inception.
Third-Party Oversight: Manage due diligence and ongoing monitoring of vendors and partners.
Program Effectiveness: Conduct compliance testing, audits, and reviews to ensure program efficiency.
Licensing Management: Acquire and maintain all necessary business and regulatory licenses, including those for international operations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with other departments to align compliance and customer experience objectives.
Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing compliance team.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a related field.
10+ years' experience in compliance, including at least 2 years in a managerial role within a fintech payments company.
Expert knowledge of U.S. and Canadian regulations, including BSA/AML and OFAC sanctions requirements.
Hands-on experience in AML compliance and product compliance within payments or money service businesses.
Preferred: Experience integrating technology solutions into compliance programs.
Preferred: Experience working with international stakeholders.
Skills & Attributes
Exceptional written/verbal communication, analytical, and leadership abilities.
Open to innovation and emerging technologies.
Strong grasp of global payment products and industry trends.
Highly self-motivated, thriving in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Organized, independent, and pragmatic, with excellent judgment.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
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