Head of Compliance

Overview Matchmaker for top Legal, Risk & Compliance, Finance, and Operations talent for the world’s most innovative FinTechs. Think of me as the cupid of… 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr