Compliance Officer, Financial Services and Bank Partnerships | Housing

Compliance OfficerAt EliseAI, we're improving the industries that matter most: housing and healthcare. Everyone needs a place to live and access to quality healthcare, yet both are often harder to secure than they should be. By integrating AI agents deeply into existing workflows, we make them more efficient, reduce costs, and improve the experience for everyone.With EliseAI, organizations reduce manual work, improve accessibility, and deliver a seamless experience across essential services.We are seeking a Compliance Officer to help build and operate our AML/BSA, KYC/KYB, fraud detection and loss prevention, and sanctions compliance programs. This role will be instrumental in maintaining regulatory readiness, managing relationships with banking and financial institution partners, and ensuring our policies, processes, and systems support responsible growth.You will work cross-functionally with Legal, Product, Engineering, Operations, and business stakeholders to operationalize compliance efforts, support audits and examinations, and improve KYC and transaction-monitoring workflows. This is a high-impact role with direct influence on our ability to meet critical compliance timelines, maintain trusted partner relationships, and support the operations of the business.Key Responsibilities:Own and continuously improve the company's fraud monitoring, KYC/KYB, AML/BSA and OFAC/sanctions compliance programs, including policies, procedures, risk assessments, and governance materialsServe as a primary compliance contact for banking, fintech, and other financial institution partners, overseeing recurring meetings, reporting cycles, obligations, open items, and escalationsLead KYC/KYB processes, oversee transaction-monitoring operations, review escalated alerts and investigations, and prepare Unusual Activity Reports (UARs) and other required reports for financial institution partnersWork with Legal, Product, and Engineering to translate regulatory requirements into practical workflows, controls, system rules, audit trails, and monitoring capabilitiesContribute compliance guidance to new products and market initiatives, identifying risks early and helping teams launch responsibly at speedCoordinate compliance testing, audits, examinations, issue remediation, and responses to partner or regulator requestsTrack state and federal regulatory developments, translating them into clear, prioritized actions for the businessHelp build a culture where compliance is practical, embedded in the product, and accountable to real outcomesOwn our BSA/AML compliance training program, building content, tracking completion, and reporting to third partiesRequirements:5+ years of AML/BSA compliance experience at a fintech, bank, payment processor, money services business, or comparable regulated financial institutionHands-on experience managing relationships with banking partners, sponsor banks, or other financial institutionsExperience building an AML/BSA compliance program from 0 to 1Working knowledge of transaction monitoring, customer identification and due diligence, enhanced due diligence, sanctions screening, investigations, and UAR and SAR processesStrong understanding of FinCEN regulations, the Bank Secrecy Act, and OFAC sanctions requirementsExperience with compliance technology and operational tooling; familiarity with platforms such as Sardine or similar systems is a plusClear written communication, sound judgment, and the ability to translate complex compliance requirements for cross-functional stakeholdersExcellent organizational rigor and the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines and stakeholders without things slippingWillingness to work in person at our office 4–5 days a weekJob Compensation Range:The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $190,000. EliseAI offers a competitive total rewards package which includes base salary, equity, and a comprehensive benefits & perks package. Exact compensation is determined based on a number of factors including experience, skill level, location and qualifications which are assessed during the interview process. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided by our Recruiting Team during the hiring process.EliseAI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment with EliseAI is on an "at-will" basis, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We will also consider qualified applicants in accordance with the Austin Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process due to a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.