Job Description
About the Organization
We are a U.S.-based digital banking and FinTech payments enterprise delivering real-time payment infrastructure, embedded finance solutions, cross-border transaction platforms, and regulatory-compliant digital asset custody services.
Operating in a highly regulated and rapidly evolving financial ecosystem, our organization manages multi-billion-dollar transaction flows across retail banking clients, enterprise merchants, and institutional partners. We operate under federal and state regulatory oversight, including OCC guidance, FDIC alignment, SEC reporting requirements, AML/BSA mandates, and evolving consumer data protection frameworks.
As digital financial services expand and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, proactive compliance architecture and enterprise-wide governance are foundational to institutional trust and operational continuity.
We are seeking a strategic Director of Compliance to lead enterprise regulatory governance, AML/BSA oversight, policy implementation, audit coordination, and risk mitigation programs, fully remote within the United States.
This is not a monitoring-only role. This is an enterprise regulatory governance mandate.
Job Function
The Director of Compliance will oversee regulatory compliance strategy, AML/BSA programs, internal policy governance, risk monitoring frameworks, regulatory examination readiness, and cross-functional compliance alignment across digital banking operations.
This executive ensures adherence to federal and state financial regulations while strengthening operational integrity and institutional credibility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Develop and execute enterprise-wide compliance governance frameworks
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Oversee AML/BSA, KYC, OFAC, and transaction monitoring programs
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Lead regulatory examination preparedness and audit response initiatives
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Implement compliance risk assessment and mitigation methodologies
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Align internal policies with federal and state regulatory standards
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Monitor emerging regulatory developments impacting digital finance
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Strengthen internal controls and compliance documentation standards
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Oversee regulatory reporting submissions and disclosure governance
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Coordinate with Legal, Risk, and Operations on regulatory updates
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Establish compliance training and awareness programs organization-wide
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Present compliance posture updates to executive leadership and Board committees
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Lead distributed compliance teams and third-party advisory relationships
Strategic Support
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Advise the Chief Risk Officer on regulatory exposure and enterprise risk posture
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Support product innovation initiatives with proactive regulatory alignment
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Contribute to M&A due diligence and regulatory integration planning
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Align compliance frameworks with institutional investor expectations
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Guide digital transformation initiatives within compliance monitoring systems
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Strengthen ESG alignment and consumer protection governance
Job Qualifications and Requirements
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12–18+ years of progressive compliance leadership experience
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7+ years within banking, FinTech, payments, or regulated financial institutions
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Deep expertise in AML/BSA, OCC, FDIC, SEC, and federal compliance standards
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Proven experience leading regulatory examinations and audits
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Strong knowledge of digital payments and transaction monitoring frameworks
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Demonstrated success in building enterprise compliance governance systems
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Experience presenting to executive leadership and Board committees
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Bachelor’s degree required; JD, MBA, or CAMS certification strongly preferred
Personal Capabilities and Qualifications
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Strategic and governance-focused compliance leader
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Executive presence with strong regulatory communication skills
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High ethical standards and integrity orientation
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Analytical and detail-driven decision-maker
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Resilience in high-scrutiny regulatory environments
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Strong cross-functional collaboration capability
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Structured and policy-oriented mindset
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Ability to lead distributed compliance teams effectively
Working Conditions
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Fully Remote – United States
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Periodic domestic travel for regulatory meetings and board sessions (10–20%)
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High-accountability role tied to regulatory adherence and risk mitigation KPIs
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Executive-level reporting visibility
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Fast-paced, highly regulated financial environment
Compensation & Benefits
Total Executive Compensation Package: $315,000 – $418,000 USD
Executive Compensation Includes:
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Competitive base salary within stated range
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Performance-based annual incentive aligned with compliance and risk mitigation metrics
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Long-term equity participation and executive incentive plans
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Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
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401(k) with employer contribution
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Remote work flexibility and executive home office support
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Executive leadership development programs
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Generous PTO and executive leave structure
Why Join Us
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Lead compliance governance within a nationally recognized digital banking platform
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Influence regulatory integrity across high-volume financial transaction systems
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Partner with executive leadership to shape long-term risk strategy
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Competitive executive compensation aligned with enterprise governance impact
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Opportunity to architect a scalable compliance infrastructure in a rapidly evolving FinTech ecosystem