Director, Risk & Compliance

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Lead the Way to Intelligent Banking with Us!

You might not think about what happens behind the scenes when you check your bank balance or deposit a check from your phone, but we do. Every day.

Kinective empowers banks and credit unions to move beyond keeping up with technology to shaping the future of banking. Our platform seamlessly connects the right tools, delivers real-time data, and drives smarter operations for more than 4,000 financial institutions nationwide. We are a fast-growing team built on individual ownership, company-wide collaboration, and setting industry-leading standards. Here, new ideas are encouraged, candid feedback is welcomed, and your growth truly matters as much as the company’s. At Kinective, we are leading the way to intelligent banking together and enjoying the journey along the way.

Why This Role Matters

Every role at Kinective exists to move the needle for our clients, partners, and the financial institutions we serve. As the Compliance Manager, you will own and advance Kinective’s compliance and risk management program, enabling secure growth, regulatory readiness, and client trust.

You will take ownership of our compliance controls, risk registry, audit coordination, and third-party due diligence processes, partnering closely with Legal, Security, Engineering, Product, HR and Operations to translate regulatory and framework requirements into scalable, operationally sound practices.

What you’ll own

Compliance Program, Policies & Governance

• Own and maintain the company’s compliance and security policy framework, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Establish a strong culture and foundation of compliance across the organization.
• Partner with Legal, Security, and business leaders to ensure policies are practical, current, and enforceable.

Risk Management & Controls

• Own the enterprise risk registry and control library, including ongoing maintenance and maturity tracking.
• Assign and manage risk ownership, assess residual risk, and align with insurance considerations.
• Score and prioritize risks based on likelihood and impact, flagging critical risks to leadership.
• Track exceptions, compensating controls, and remediation progress; escalate stalled items as needed.
• Produce regular risk and compliance reporting, surfacing trends and systemic issues.

Audit & Regulatory Alignment

• Integrate risk and controls with recognized frameworks (SOC, PCI, ISO, etc.).
• Map regulatory obligations, including GLBA, HIPAA, CCPA, GDPR, and other applicable requirements.
• Plan and manage internal and external audits in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Use the risk registry to inform audit planning, readiness, and remediation activities.
• Lead Security & Compliance meetings with relevant stakeholders.

Client & Vendor Due Diligence

• Own client and vendor due diligence processes, including onboarding and offboarding workflows.
• Ensure timely, accurate responses to client compliance and security inquiries.
• Manage the vendor risk management program, including assessments and ongoing monitoring.
• Administer and maintain the SafeBase Trust Center.

Monitoring, Training & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor the effectiveness of compliance controls and the overall compliance program.
• Track and assess regulatory changes impacting fintech and financial services.
• Design and maintain compliance training for new hires in partnership with HR.
• Deliver ongoing training, updates, and reminders for existing employees and track completion.
• Conduct periodic compliance and risk assessments and implement program enhancements.

How We’ll Measure Success

• Maintaining a mature, defensible, and audit-ready compliance program.
• Clear visibility into compliance risks, trends, and remediation status.
• Successful completion of audits with minimal findings and timely remediation.
• Strong cross-functional ownership of compliance responsibilities.
• Increased client and partner trust through transparent, timely due diligence responses.

Success here isn’t about checking boxes – it’s about propelling Kinective’s mission to lead the way to intelligent banking. You must bring excellence to your craft, balance resourcefulness with respect, share and celebrate unique expertise and diverse perspectives, and continuously raise the bar as we innovate and grow.

Necessary Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Compliance, Risk Management, Law, Information Security, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in compliance, risk management, audit, or regulatory roles within fintech, financial services, or technology.
• Hands-on experience with compliance frameworks (SOC, ISO, PCI).
• Working knowledge of regulations including GLBA, HIPAA, CCPA, GDPR.
• Experience managing risk registers, control libraries, audits, and third-party risk programs.
• Strong ability to translate regulatory requirements into scalable, operational controls.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with SafeBase or similar trust center platforms.

Preferred:

• Experience in a high-growth fintech or SaaS environment.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CRCM, CCM).

Pay, Benefits & Total Rewards

$100,000 – $115,000

The salary range listed reflects the minimum and maximum for this role. Individual compensation is based on experience, qualifications, job-related skills, location, and internal equity, and most offers are not made at the top of the range.

Base pay is one part of Kinective’s Total Rewards package. Depending on the role, employees may also be eligible for bonuses, commissions, or equity. All employees have access to a competitive benefits package designed to support health, well-being, and financial security, including:

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescriptions, life & disability)
• Flexible PTO, 11 company holidays, and generous parental and caregiver leave
• An immediately vested 401(k) with company contributions
• Wellness resources and professional development opportunities

If you’ve made it this far, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply to start the conversation, even if you’re not sure you check every box. Learn more about Kinective at .

Please note that this role does not currently offer sponsorship opportunities.