Remote Director of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs (Payments)

Summary

Join Remote as Director of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs for Payments and oversee compliance with regulatory requirements, develop and implement compliance programs, and lead efforts to align company practices with evolving payment regulations.

Requirements

• Strong and vast experience in Compliance, Financial Crime, Regulation, and Fraud
• Proven ability to lead a department and manage a team
• Relevant qualifications in compliance, such as ICA or equivalent certification
• Extensive knowledge of international compliance standards, regulatory requirements, and fraud prevention strategies. Particular focus in European Union and UK payments regulation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a remote or hybrid work environment

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies and procedures that align with international regulatory requirements
• Lead the compliance and regulatory functions for the organization's entities, ensuring adherence to global standards and requirements
• Manage the teams performing CDD/EDD and broader KYB and KYC processes and act as primary escalation point
• Ensure consistent oversight and governance across all entities to maintain high compliance standards
• Manage the global portfolio of compliance risks, ensuring proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks
• Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies, ensuring effective communication and compliance with all regulatory obligations
• Conduct regular compliance audits and monitoring activities to ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements
• Lead the development and delivery of compliance training programs to educate employees on regulatory requirements and fraud prevention strategies
• Prepare and present regular reports on compliance status, risk assessments, and fraud prevention activities to senior management and the board of directors

Benefits

• Work from anywhere
• Unlimited personal time off (minimum 4 weeks)
• Quarterly company-wide day off for self care
• Flexible working hours (we are async )
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Mental health support services
• Stock options
• Learning budget
• Home office budget & IT equipment
• Budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces