Head of Compliance

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Head of Compliance

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Not Applicable

Full-time

Finance