VP, Compliance

Job Summary

We have partnered with a rapidly growing financial technology (fintech) organization to support them in hiring their next Vice President of Compliance.

Our client is an innovative financial services organization operating across multiple regulated markets in North America. With a strong commitment to governance, consumer protection, and regulatory excellence, the organization delivers modern financial and payment solutions while maintaining a robust risk and compliance framework.

• Job : 43172
• Job Type: Direct Hire
• Category: Information Technology
• Work Model: In-Office

• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance enterprise-wide compliance programs across multiple regulated business entities.
• Provide strategic oversight of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Anti-Terrorist Financing (ATF) programs, including policies, controls, monitoring, and reporting requirements.
• Lead the organization’s compliance management framework, ensuring adherence to applicable federal, provincial, state, and industry regulations.
• Monitor emerging regulatory developments and assess operational impacts, recommending appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
• Act as the primary liaison for regulatory examinations, audits, inquiries, and compliance reviews.
• Oversee enterprise compliance risk assessments and maintain an effective compliance risk management framework.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce compliance policies, procedures, standards, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to provide guidance on regulatory strategy, governance, and compliance‑related business initiatives.
• Prepare and present compliance reports, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and governance committees.
• Lead investigations, remediation initiatives, and corrective action plans arising from audits, examinations, or compliance reviews.
• Oversee customer due diligence, Know Your Client (KYC), sanctions screening, and financial crime prevention frameworks.
• Manage third‑party compliance due diligence and vendor oversight programs.
• Partner with operational, technology, finance, and legal teams to ensure compliance requirements are integrated into business processes and product development.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high‑performing compliance team while fostering a culture of integrity and accountability.
• Deliver organization‑wide compliance education, training, and awareness initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, Risk Management, Compliance, or a related field is required.
• Advanced education such as a master’s degree, Juris Doctor (J.D.), Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), or equivalent is considered an asset.
• Professional compliance certifications such as Certified Anti‑Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), or equivalent are preferred.

• Clean background check (criminal and credit check)
• Bilingual English and French communication skills are considered an asset.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial services compliance, regulatory affairs, risk management, and corporate governance.
• Strong understanding of anti-money laundering, financial crime prevention, sanctions compliance, and customer due diligence frameworks.
• Experience operating within highly regulated environments involving multiple jurisdictions.

• Minimum 10 years of progressive compliance experience within financial services, fintech, payments, banking, lending, or a similarly regulated industry.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior compliance leadership position with enterprise‑wide responsibility.
• Direct experience managing regulatory examinations, audits, compliance reviews, and remediation initiatives.
• Experience developing and implementing compliance programs, risk frameworks, and governance structures.
• Proven success leading compliance functions within growth‑oriented or rapidly evolving organizations.
• Experience overseeing multiple legal entities, business units, or jurisdictions is considered a strong asset.

• Strategic Leadership:
  Ability to align compliance initiatives with organizational objectives and long‑term growth…